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Ann’s Vision Ann Janssen founded the firm in 2009 based on her vision to deliver first-class estate planning and administration services to clients at an accessible cost. Her reasoning was that if a law firm only focussed on this area of law, it would quickly become expert and efficient at it. This has proven to be true, and now Estate First Lawyers has become one of the largest estate planning teams of its type operating Australia wide. The firm consistently receives very high feedback...

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...

Greg Thorne is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Banking and Finance Law and Commercial Law. Greg practices law in Brisbane, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Greg Thorne since 2020. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Greg Thorne is held by other lawyers.

Mark Lyons is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Funds Management, Leasing Law and Real Property Law. Mark practices law in Brisbane, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Mark Lyons since 2021. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Mark Lyons is held by other lawyers.

Greg Cahill is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. Greg practices law in Brisbane, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Greg Cahill since 2012. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Greg Cahill is held by other lawyers.

Glenn O'Brien is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trade Law. Glenn practices law in Brisbane, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Glenn O'Brien since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Glenn O'Brien is held by other lawyers.

Ben Cohen is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Alternative Dispute Resolution, Ethics and Professional Responsibility Practice, Legal Malpractice Litigation, Litigation and Professional Malpractice Litigation. Ben practices law in Brisbane, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Ben Cohen since 2020. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional...

Chris Ward is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Alternative Dispute Resolution and Family Law Mediation. Chris practices law in Brisbane, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Chris Ward since 2027. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Chris Ward is held by other lawyers.

Committed to helping his clients manage their risks and solve problems, Andrew specialises in all areas of construction law. He has worked on both transactional and disputed matters concerning the engineering, procurement, construction and operation of major projects across Australia and internationally. Andrew has advised in both private practice and in-house for some of Australia’s largest construction and engineering companies and understands the commercial and technical drivers in t...

Ian Dorey is a Partner at Rose Litigation Lawyers in Brisbane, with more than 35 years’ experience in insolvency, banking, enforcement and commercial litigation. Ian’s practice centres on secured recovery and insolvency. He acts for major and regional banks and other financial institutions on enforcement, recovery and banking disputes, and for insolvency practitioners appointed as receivers and managers, voluntary administrators, liquidators and trustees in bankruptcy. His work sp...