Business Details
12 Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Brisbane
Robinson Locke Litigation Lawyers has been solving complex legal problems for Queenslanders for a decade, combining extensive litigation experience with tailored strategies to resolve disputes efficiently. Our firm represents individuals, families, and businesses, prioritizing early issue identification and assertive advocacy to achieve timely, cost-effective outcomes. With a track record demonstrated by reported cases and referrals from other law firms, we specialize in commercial litigation, administrative law, defamation, debt recovery, estate litigation, and insolvency.Our team of experienced lawyers, including directors Malcolm Robinson and Dain Locke, provides practical legal advice while striving to resolve matters without court intervention. We are committed to clear communication, proactive problem-solving, and maintaining a reputation as assertive advocates for our clients' rights and interests.
Services
Commercial Litigation
Administrative Law
Defamation
Debt Recovery
Estate Litigation
Insolvency
Building Disputes
BCIPA Adjudication
Family Provision Claims
Details
- Year established: 2014
Highlights and features
- We have over 10 years of experience in dispute litigation across Queensland.
- Our lawyers are assertive advocates of clients' rights and interests.
- We develop tailored strategies matching the nature of each dispute.
- We resolve matters without resorting to court processes where possible.
- Our track record includes complex cases like Facebook defamation and construction disputes.
What people say
Assertive advocacy
Complex case resolution
Compassionate representation
Timely outcomes
Cost-effective solutions
Services
Commercial Litigation
Our commercial litigation practice resolves complex business disputes through assertive advocacy and strategic planning. We handle construction conflicts, shareholder disagreements, contract breaches, and professional negligence claims. With decades of courtroom experience, we represent clients in Queensland courts and tribunals while prioritizing cost-effective resolutions that protect commercial interests.
Debt Recovery
Specializing in debt recovery, we combine legal expertise with practical solutions for government agencies and private businesses. Our services include statutory demands, adjudication processes, and secured debt enforcement through caveats and charging clauses. We've successfully recovered millions in disputed debts while maintaining compliance with Queensland's unique legal frameworks.
Administrative Law
We challenge unfair government decisions through Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (QCAT) reviews and judicial processes. Our expertise covers building license disputes, statutory insurance claims, and regulatory compliance matters. We've represented clients in over 100 QCAT proceedings, including complex cases involving excluded individual determinations and permit applications.
Defamation
Our defamation practice addresses social media harm and traditional media disputes through urgent injunctions and court proceedings. We secure mandatory apologies, remove defamatory content, and obtain damages awards. Recent cases include landmark $100,000 damages settlements for clients falsely accused of serious crimes on online platforms.
Estate Litigation
We resolve estate conflicts through compassionate yet assertive representation in family provision claims and testamentary disputes. Our approach balances emotional sensitivity with commercial realism, recently achieving favorable outcomes in contested wills valued over $2 million while minimizing family conflict through strategic mediation.
People
Malcolm Robinson
Director
Admitted in 1991, Malcolm has 30+ years of litigation experience across Queensland courts. Specializes in commercial disputes, administrative law, and defamation cases. Recognized for innovative strategies in complex construction disputes and QCAT proceedings.
Dain Locke
Consultant
Admitted in 1998, Dain brings 20+ years of litigation expertise with focus on debt recovery and insolvency matters. Previously led large-scale debt portfolios for publicly listed companies. Specializes in secured debt enforcement and BCIPA adjudications.
Tima Nasau Walker
Solicitor
Commercial litigation specialist with expertise in debt recovery and administrative law. Recognized for successful QCAT advocacy in building disputes. Recently published research on witness compensation and ethical mediation practices.
Questions
What areas of law does Robinson Locke specialize in?
We specialize in commercial litigation, administrative law, defamation, debt recovery, estate litigation, and insolvency matters across Queensland.
How experienced is your legal team?
Our directors have 50+ combined years of litigation experience, with specialists in QCAT proceedings, BCIPA adjudications, and complex commercial disputes.
Can you handle urgent legal matters?
Yes, we prioritize time-sensitive cases like debt recovery and defamation, offering rapid response through statutory demands and injunctions.
Do you offer alternative dispute resolution?
We prioritize out-of-court resolutions where appropriate, using mediation and strategic negotiations to achieve cost-effective outcomes.
What makes your firm different?
Our combination of courtroom experience, innovative cost structures, and focus on practical solutions distinguishes us from traditional litigation firms.
