Business Details
33 Years
experience
Trusted Legal Services on the Gold Coast
Established in 1993, Hickey Lawyers has cultivated a reputation as a leading commercial law firm on the Gold Coast. Our team delivers tailored legal solutions to local, national, and international clients, combining deep industry expertise with a commitment to achieving client objectives. With a focus on property, development, business, and tourism sectors, we provide comprehensive legal services from project inception to delivery.Our lawyers bring decades of collective experience, having advised major corporations and private entities on complex transactions and disputes. We prioritize understanding each client's unique needs to offer strategic, results-driven legal counsel while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and integrity.
Services
Commercial Law
Family Law
Property Development
Litigation
Insolvency
Leasing
Management Rights
Project Advisory
Banking Law
Community Title
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of experience in commercial and property law
- Our team provides tailored legal solutions for international business dealings
- We deliver full-service legal support across multiple practice areas
- Our lawyers specialize in complex property development and management rights
- We maintain a proven track record in cross-border transaction advisory
Services
Commercial Law
Our commercial law practice advises businesses on transactions, contracts, and regulatory compliance. We assist with corporate structuring, mergers and acquisitions, and commercial disputes. With extensive experience in cross-border transactions, we help international companies navigate Australian business law while maintaining local market expertise.
Property Development
We provide comprehensive legal support for property development projects from initial planning to completion. Our services cover land subdivisions, mixed-use developments, high-rise buildings, and master-planned communities. We advise on zoning regulations, development approvals, and infrastructure agreements to ensure successful project delivery.
Family Law
Our family law team handles divorce proceedings, property settlements, and child custody arrangements. We offer compassionate guidance through prenuptial agreements, spousal maintenance disputes, and domestic violence matters. Using mediation where appropriate, we aim to resolve issues amicably while protecting client interests.
Litigation
We represent clients in commercial litigation and dispute resolution matters. Our experience includes defamation cases, contractual disputes, and complex commercial litigation. We combine strategic thinking with courtroom expertise to achieve favorable outcomes through negotiation, mediation, or trial proceedings.
Management Rights
Specializing in management rights law, we advise on transactions involving multiple properties and major operators. Our services cover hotel management agreements, permanent-let businesses, and community title disputes. We provide legal support for acquisition, sale, and operational matters related to management rights.
People
Mark Lacy
Managing Partner
With over 28 years' experience, Mark specializes in property development and community title law. He provides strategic guidance on complex development projects and has represented major corporations in large-scale transactions across Australia.
Joe Welch
Partner
Joe focuses on property development and community title law, advising on major master-planned projects. He has extensive experience in resolving body corporate disputes and has represented clients in high-value property transactions on the Gold Coast.
Jill Wolff
Special Counsel
Heading the Family Law practice, Jill brings practical expertise to divorce proceedings, property settlements, and child custody matters. She combines legal knowledge with a compassionate approach to family law issues on the Gold Coast.
Scott Eustace
Partner
As an accredited commercial litigation specialist, Scott handles complex disputes including defamation cases and contractual disagreements. He has significant courtroom experience and focuses on achieving commercial outcomes for business clients.
Natalie Gerrard
Special Counsel
Natalie specializes in leasing law with over 33 years' experience. She manages high-volume leasing projects for major retail developments and commercial properties, providing expert advice on lease documentation and negotiation strategies.
Questions
What areas of law does Hickey Lawyers specialize in?
We specialize in commercial law, property development, family law, litigation, insolvency, and management rights. Our expertise also extends to cross-border transactions and community title law.
How long has Hickey Lawyers been in operation?
Hickey Lawyers has been serving clients since 1993, building a reputation as a leading Gold Coast law firm with extensive experience in commercial and property law.
Do you handle international business transactions?
Yes, we regularly advise international companies on Australian business dealings, providing comprehensive legal support for cross-border investments and commercial transactions.
What property law services do you offer?
We provide full-service property law support including development approvals, leasing agreements, management rights, community title disputes, and major property transactions across Queensland.
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