Alexandra "Alex" King

Keith advises on commercial and retail leasing, property acquisitions and disposals, development agreements and associated property documentation. His work covers lease negotiation, make-good obligations, incentive structures and tenancy risk allocation for both landlord and tenant clients. Keith manages leasing programs and property transactions across multiple asset classes, providing practical advice on documentation and negotiation in time-sensitive transactional environments. Keith bring...

Kirsten acts for listed and unlisted property trusts, not-for-profit organisations, high-net-worth individuals, banks and financial institutions, receivers, mortgagees, liquidators and trustees across the Queensland commercial property market. Kirsten advises on the acquisition, disposal and leasing of commercial, retail and industrial assets. She is well regarded for drafting and negotiating complex leases and for advising on the full range of issues arising in the landlord-tenant relationsh...

Scott Hay-Bartlem is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Law, Superannuation Law, Trusts and Estates and Wealth Management / Succession Planning Practice. Scott, who practices law in Brisbane, Australia, has been recognized since 2014. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Scott is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Andrew acts for principals, contractors, subcontractors, engineers, architects and other consultants across Queensland and nationally. His clients include major JV contractors, resources sector participants and infrastructure delivery entities. He leads the Queensland construction team at Thomsons and is based in Brisbane. Andrew advises on construction and engineering matters from the front end through to complex dispute resolution. He acts in litigation, arbitration, expert determination an...

Sarah Macoun is a Brisbane-based lawyer with HopgoodGanim, where she focuses on government practice, land use and zoning law, and planning and environmental law. She works with clients navigating the regulatory frameworks that shape development and infrastructure across Queensland, offering practical guidance grounded in an understanding of how policy and planning intersect. Her work regularly involves advising on development approvals, planning schemes and environmental assessments, as well ...

Priya Paquet is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law. Priya, who practices law in Brisbane, Australia, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Priya is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Madeline acts for residential aged care, support at home and NDIS providers as well as retirement village operators. Madeline's clients include publicly listed groups, private providers and not-for-profit organisations. Madeline is the Deputy Chair of the Queensland Law Society Elder Law Committee, providing expert advice to the QLS and developing policy positions, guidance materials and submissions on legislative and policy initiatives. Madeline provides pragmatic advice to businesses in the...

Chris acts for ASX-listed companies, family offices, private and institutional developers and investors, property syndicators, government instrumentalities, banks and financial institutions, and consultants to the real estate industry. He also acts for aged care and retirement living clients in capital transactions and development matters as part of the firm’s national health and aged care team. Chris advises on all aspects of real estate investment and development, with over 35 years o...

Judy Stewart is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law and Family Law Mediation. Judy, who practices law in Brisbane, Australia, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Judy is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Matthew acts for clients in energy and resources, technology, agriculture, construction and manufacturing sectors, including domestic and international corporates, private equity funds and inbound investors from the United States and Asia. He brings commercial insight from prior in-house roles across multiple sectors and board experience on ASX listed and unlisted companies. Matthew advises on mergers and acquisitions, debt and equity capital markets, private equity and corporate advisory. He...