Expert advice.
Practical
solutions.
One of Queensland’s longest established independent law firms.
One of Queensland’s longest established independent law firms.
Expert advice.
Practical
solutions.
The must have partners for Business and Government
MacDonnells Law has more than 140 years of experience partnering with clients to provide tailored and expert solutions.
Our expertise spans across business services, risk and dispute management, employment law, government, property, construction and infrastructure, planning and environment and work health and safety.
Tailored commercial solutions
We are outcomes focused and relationship based, with an established, diverse and highly effective team working with each client. We work collaboratively with our people and our clients to deliver effective outcomes through strategy-based solutions.
MacDonnells Law has a reputation for providing first class advice that comes from a strong understanding of our clients’ commercial and business needs. Our ability to develop strategy with our clients and draw on our connections to provide a holistic commercial offering is the difference in a highly competitive commercial world.
Our people are committed to providing commercially astute advice to achieve our clients’ key objectives and to unlocking important opportunities for them
Expertise
We work closely with our clients as a business partner, developing strategy to solve their problems and unlock opportunities, whilst reducing and managing risk.
MacDonnells Law brings together skills and experience from across the Firm and externally through our vast network of contacts, to best serve each client’s needs.
Commercial, Corporate and M&A
Our corporate and commercial teams offer commercially astute and pragmatic advice on all aspects of corporate and commercial law.
Property
MacDonnells Law has acted in some of Queensland’s landmark property transactions, developments and master-planned communities.
Planning & Environment
Regulatory & Safety
Our team is discrete, trusted and has un-matched experience in Australia in the work health and safety space.
Our people - our support network
MacDonnells Law is one of Queensland’s longest-established, independent law firms. Our reputation is built on the expertise and tenacity of our team. Based out of our Queensland headquarters, our team is driven to deliver client-first results.
Our strengths - Your business
We are differentiated by the diversity of our expertise. With the expansive knowledge, insights and connections that come with being one of Queensland’s longest established independent law firms, we have a proven track record of delivering strategic and meaningful results for our clients.
“We are a group of lawyers who really understand the business needs of our clients. Our team works carefully with our clients to make use of all available legal mechanisms to solve their complex legal problems and find targeted solutions”.
Latest insights
Explore the latest news and insights from MacDonnells Law.
What is a Share Subscription Agreement and How Does it Differ From a Share Purchase Agreement?
A common way that companies grow and develop is by raising funds. To raise capital or seek new investors, companies may require either a share subscription agreement or a share purchase agreement.
Setting the Standard: Federal Court’s Ruling on Unfair Contract Terms in Insurance
Australian Securities & Investments Commission v Auto & General Insurance Company Limited [2024] FCA 272 For the first time since the new Unfair Contract Term
Revamping Australia’s Competition Landscape: The Dawn of a New Merger Control Regime
A mandatory merger regime will come into effect in Australia on 1 January 2026 after the Australian Government’s announcement on 10 April 2024.
