Chris Herrald

Michael is a Partner in HopgoodGanim Lawyers' Corporate practice with expertise in mergers and acquisitions, capital raisings, due diligence, takeovers, joint ventures, corporate restructuring and private equity transactions. Michael is also the co-lead of our Asia Business Unit and in this role he predominantly works with Asia-based clients investing in Australian corporations. Michael has a specific interest in working with clients to achieve great deal outcomes in the resources, technology...

Michael is a qualified lawyer, with over ten years’ experience advising on taxation matters in roles with leading Australian law firms and the major international accounting firms. Michael specialises in transaction taxation and structuring as well as litigious disputes with the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). Michael has acted for publicly listed and large private groups in both buy side and sell side transactions, as well as major restructures and corporate dealings. His transaction...

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...

Ann O'Connell is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Ann practices law in Brisbane, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Ann O'Connell 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 Ann O'Connell is held by other lawyers.

Justin Raiteri is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Leasing Law and Real Property Law. Justin practices law in Brisbane, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Justin Raiteri 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 Justin Raiteri is held by other lawyers.

Michael Donnelly is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Leasing Law. Michael practices law in Brisbane, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Michael Donnelly 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 Michael Donnelly is held by other lawyers.

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...

Rocco is an internationally recognised dispute resolution lawyer with expertise in court and tribunal matters, advocacy, negotiation, and alternative dispute resolution.He works across Australia to resolve disputes in the corporate and commercial, construction, property, insolvency, defamation and intellectual property fields, as well as representing clients in corporate investigations and commissions of inquiry. He has specific experience in complex, high value, business critical disputes, a...

Don is one of the senior partners in HopgoodGanim Lawyers' property practice and leads our work across residential and mixed-use developments including community title projects and other commercial property transactions. Don’s experience includes acting for property developers, banks and managers such as Aria Property Group, Gurner, Sunland Group, St George Bank and Balmain Asset Management in acquiring development sites, establishing community title schemes and selling proposed lots. D...

James Plumb is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Energy Law, Mining Law, Natural Resources Law and Oil and Gas Law. James practices law in Brisbane, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized James Plumb since 2017. 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 James Plumb is held by other lawyers.