Margaret Mertens

Darren is a partner who specialises in the following areas within the property industry: large scale property and business transactions comprising due diligence, acquisitions, disposals and financing of those transactions in commercial property, tourism and health and aged care sectors commercial and retail leasing structured community title development including mixed use development liquor licensing and gaming rural acquisitions and disposals. In particular, Darren has extensive experience ...

Emma acts for clients in health, life sciences, biotechnology, technology, agriculture, infrastructure, retail and manufacturing sectors. Her practice includes cross-border transactions with an Asia focus, particularly involving clients in Hong Kong, Singapore, the People's Republic of China and Indonesia. Emma advises on equity and debt capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, private equity and corporate advisory. She provides clients with access to high-level skills in areas that are hea...

Justin Marschke Principal Cowen Schwarz Marschke Lawyers E: jmarschke@csmlawyers.com.au D: 07 3210 3542 M: 0410 096 815 F: 07 300 300 33 A: Level 8, 300 George Street, Brisbane Qld 4000 P: GPO Box 345, Brisbane Qld 4001

David Grace is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Commercial Law, Competition Law, Corporate / Governance Practice and Corporate Law. David practices law in Brisbane, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized David Grace 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 David Grace is held by ot...

Philip acts for major listed and private corporations in connection with corporate and commercial activities. His client base includes mining services companies, agribusiness operators, property developers, food service businesses, medical practices and other commercial entities. Philip advises on acquisitions and divestments (both share and asset purchases), corporate restructuring, commercial contracts, corporate governance and general commercial law. His work covers the full transaction li...

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.

Matthew acts for major financial institutions, insolvency practitioners, federal and state government entities, government-owned corporations and private property clients. His client base spans real estate transactions, banking and finance, and insolvency and restructuring work across Queensland and nationally. Matthew advises across the full range of real estate and commercial transactions: acquisitions, disposals, leasing, development arrangements and complex property structuring. He also a...

Rebecca Edwards is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Superannuation Law, Trusts and Estates and Wealth Management / Succession Planning Practice. Rebecca practices law in Brisbane, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Rebecca Edwards 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 Rebecca Edwards is held by other lawy...

Unexpected happens… and when you least want it to. It can be daunting and overwhelming. That’s where I come in. For more than thirty years, I’ve supported people affected by injury, illness and loss. I take a genuine, compassionate and straightforward approach, giving my clients the clarity, confidence and reassurance they need during challenging times. I firmly believe that the only way to achieve success is through hard work and perseverance. I don’t step back when ...

James Ireland is a lawyer based in Brisbane with HopgoodGanim, where he focuses on government practice, land use and zoning law and planning and environmental law. He advises public and private sector clients on statutory planning frameworks, development approvals and the interaction between government decision-making and property rights. His work regularly involves navigating complex regulatory environments and responding to evolving planning policy. James is known for assisting clients thro...