Business Details
Trusted Legal Experts in Regional Queensland
Clifford Gouldson Lawyers is a leading regional legal services provider dedicated to delivering exceptional legal expertise tailored to the business, government, and not-for-profit sectors. Established in Toowoomba over a decade ago, we have expanded our reach across Queensland and nationally while maintaining our commitment to specialized, locally informed legal counsel. Our practice focuses on discrete areas where we can offer unparalleled expertise, including property and business transactions, workplace law, litigation, intellectual property, estate planning, corporate advisory, and construction.Our team of experienced professionals prioritizes practical, commercial solutions that align with clients' strategic goals. With offices in Toowoomba, Brisbane, and the Sunshine Coast, we combine metropolitan-level expertise with regional accessibility and personalized service. Our growth reflects our clients' trust in our ability to navigate complex legal challenges while upholding integrity, transparency, and a deep understanding of their unique needs.
Services
Property + Business Transactions
Workplace Law
Litigation + Dispute Resolution
Intellectual Property + Technology
Wills, Estates, Planning + Structuring
Business + Corporate Advisory
Construction
Highlights and features
- Focussed on business
- Upfront about fees
- In depth expertise
- Solutions not theory
- Progressive practice
What people say
Exceptional legal service
Highly knowledgeable team
Practical commercial solutions
Responsive and timely advice
Deep regional understanding
Services
Property + Business Transactions
Our Property + Business Transactions team delivers commercially sound legal advice for property, business, and agribusiness transactions. We specialize in commercial property sales, leasing, franchising, corporate structuring, and financing arrangements. Our lawyers ensure timely, strategic counsel tailored to clients' long-term profitability and compliance needs across Queensland and interstate.
Workplace Law
Clifford Gouldson's Workplace Law practice provides tailored solutions for employer-employee relations, compliance, and dispute resolution. We draft employment contracts, advise on industrial relations, manage workplace investigations, and represent clients in unfair dismissal claims. Our team combines regional insight with metropolitan expertise to minimize risks and ensure legislative compliance for businesses of all sizes.
Litigation + Dispute Resolution
Our Litigation and Dispute Resolution team handles complex commercial, corporate, and intellectual property disputes. We represent clients in court proceedings, debt recovery, insolvency matters, and contractual conflicts while prioritizing cost-effective, strategic outcomes. Our approach balances aggressive advocacy with pragmatic solutions to protect clients' business interests and reputations.
Intellectual Property + Technology
We offer comprehensive intellectual property services including trademark registration, licensing agreements, domain name disputes, and technology contract drafting. Our team safeguards clients' brand identities and digital assets through strategic IP management, enforcement, and dispute resolution tailored to evolving technological and commercial landscapes.
Wills, Estates, Planning + Structuring
This practice area focuses on testamentary trusts, business succession planning, and asset protection strategies. We assist individuals and business owners with will creation, trust structuring, and intergenerational wealth transfer while addressing tax efficiency and family dynamics through personalized legal frameworks.
People
Ben Gouldson
Managing Director and Trade Marks Attorney
Ben Gouldson co-founded Clifford Gouldson Lawyers and leads intellectual property services. With extensive experience in trademark law and regional business dynamics, he combines strategic legal expertise with community-focused leadership to drive the firm's growth and client-centric approach.
Danny Clifford
Director
Danny Clifford co-founded the firm and oversees workplace law services. As a leading regional workplace lawyer, he provides strategic employment law advice to businesses across Queensland, leveraging deep industry knowledge to deliver practical compliance solutions and dispute resolution expertise.
Harrison Humphries
Director
Harrison Humphries serves as Director and litigator, specializing in commercial disputes and debt recovery. His strategic approach to complex legal conflicts emphasizes minimizing business disruption while achieving favorable outcomes through negotiated settlements or court representation.
Carly Brailak
Director
Carly Brailak is a property development lawyer and Director with expertise in commercial property transactions. She provides specialized counsel on development projects, leasing arrangements, and property finance, combining technical legal knowledge with practical business acumen.
Amanda Tolson
Director
Amanda Tolson leads intellectual property and trademark services as a Director. Her focus on brand protection strategies includes trademark registration, licensing agreements, and enforcement actions, delivering comprehensive IP management solutions for regional and national clients.
Questions
What areas of law does Clifford Gouldson Lawyers specialize in?
We specialize in Property + Business Transactions, Workplace Law, Litigation + Dispute Resolution, Intellectual Property + Technology, Wills/Estate Planning, Business + Corporate Advisory, and Construction law.
Do you serve clients outside regional Queensland?
While established in Toowoomba, we provide services across Queensland and Australia-wide through our offices in Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast.
How do you handle urgent legal matters?
Our team prioritizes timely responses and offers emergency legal consultation for critical business needs through direct contact with our lawyers.
Can I get fixed-fee legal services?
We provide transparent pricing options including fixed-fee arrangements for specific services while maintaining flexibility for complex matters requiring hourly billing.
What makes your firm different from metropolitan law practices?
We combine metropolitan-level expertise with regional accessibility, offering personalized service, local market knowledge, and cost-effective solutions without compromising quality.
Do you offer initial legal consultations?
Yes, we provide initial consultations to discuss your legal needs and determine the best approach for your matter.
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