Scott Cowell

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...

Brady Cockburn is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law, Motor Vehicle Law and Personal Injury Litigation. Brady practices law in Brisbane, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Brady Cockburn since 2018. 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 Brady Cockburn is held by other lawyers.

Priya Paquet is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Insurance Law. Priya practices law in Brisbane, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Priya Paquet 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 Priya Paquet is held by other lawyers.

Tony acts for a broad range of clients including technology companies, drug developers, medical device manufacturers, IT businesses, and franchisors. He has advised on commercialisation of technologies from startups through to IPO and trade sale, including drug development, medical devices, IT and other technology sectors. His clients have included Australian companies expanding internationally and international companies entering the Australian market. Tony advises on complex commercial agre...

Robert Tidbury is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law and Personal Injury Litigation. Robert practices law in Brisbane, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Robert Tidbury since 2026. 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 Robert Tidbury is held by other lawyers.

Bridget Wall is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law, Legal Malpractice Litigation and Professional Malpractice Litigation. Bridget practices law in Brisbane, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Bridget Wall since 2023. 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 Bridget Wall is held by other lawyers.

Kirsty is an experienced construction dispute lawyer and front-end lawyer, specialising in litigation, expert determination, mediation and arbitration concerning a wide range of issues on construction projects that often lead to complex negotiations, disputes and settlements. Kirsty works as part of a specialised team to successfully achieve objectives set by clients, including coordinating high pressure adjudication proceedings. Her understanding and interest in her client’s business a...

Laura is a Special Counsel in the firm's Disputes Resolution & Litigation team, specialising in the areas of family business succession, estate planning and superannuation. She has over 16 years’ experience working with private clients and family businesses in crafting and executing succession plans. Laura’s key focus is to understand each individual or families motivation for their succession planning and tailor an appropriate plan for the individual or family. Her areas of e...

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...

Darrell Jardine is a Brisbane-based lawyer at HopgoodGanim, where he advises clients across hospitality and tourism law, insolvency and reorganization law and litigation. His work spans commercial disputes, distressed business matters and regulatory issues affecting operators in the hospitality and tourism sectors. He is known for providing clear, practical advice that reflects both legal risk and commercial realities. Darrell regularly acts for business owners, insolvency practitioners and c...