Kristie Swainston

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...

Ian Dorey is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Alternative Dispute Resolution, Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Litigation. Ian practices law in Brisbane, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Ian Dorey since 2014. 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 Ian Dorey is held by other lawyers.

Eugene acts for listed and private companies across energy (particularly renewable energy) and resources, mining services, agribusiness, manufacturing, private equity, financial services, technology commercialisation, property development and franchising sectors. He is experienced in international and cross-border transactions and speaks fluent Cantonese. Eugene advises on corporate finance including equity capital markets, public market floats, securities and financial services law, capital ...

Brian Moller is a Brisbane-based lawyer with HopgoodGanim, where he advises clients across a wide range of commercial and corporate matters. His practice focuses on commercial law, corporate and governance issues, equity capital markets and mergers and acquisitions. He works closely with boards, executives and in-house teams to navigate transactions and ongoing business arrangements with clarity and commercial focus. Brian’s experience includes acting on share and asset acquisitions, ca...

Brett Heath is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Alternative Dispute Resolution, Insurance Law and Professional Malpractice Litigation. Brett practices law in Brisbane, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Brett Heath 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 Brett Heath is held by other lawyers.

Annie Smeaton is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Labour and Employment Law. Annie practices law in Brisbane, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Annie Smeaton 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 Annie Smeaton is held by other lawyers.

Brett Hartley is a top Lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Brett, 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 Brett is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. In his career as a family lawyer, Brett has acted for clients with a combined net worth of over ten billion dollars. Examples of his succe...

Julie acts for a large range of residential aged care providers, home care providers, retirement village operators, disability services providers, not-for-profit organisations and faith-based entities. Her clients include a broad spectrum of providers from the largest providers in the country to stand alone operators, including publicly listed groups, private groups, not-for-profits and faith-based organisations. Julie has advised many not for profit and faith-based organisations over many ye...

Khory is a highly experienced litigator, negotiator and strategist with over 30 year’s experience. He provides wide-ranging issues management and conflict advice to corporate and government decision makers at the highest levels. Khory has advised clients across a multitude of industries including energy, resources, finance, building and construction, government, health and education. He advises clients on commercial and industrial disputes and disruptions, strategic risk and issue manag...

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