Commercial Lawyers Brisbane

Running a business in Brisbane right now is high-speed. You aren’t looking for a lawyer who just quotes the Corporations Act at you, you need someone who knows how to keep your business moving. Whether you’re sorting out a partnership split, trying to scale your company, or fighting over a lease, you need a local who knows the Queensland system inside out. The firms listed below are Brisbane specialists. They will help you build legal foundations that keep you out of court and focused on your work.

Lawyers List is an independent directory. We aren’t a law firm and we don’t give legal advice. We’re just the place where you can find and compare the people who do. In a city as busy as Brisbane, the smartest move is to pick a couple of firms from the list above and have a real conversation about where your business is headed.

Dundas Lawyers
Icon Place, Level 13/270 Adelaide St
Brisbane City, QLD 4001
Tel: (07) 3221 0013

Established in 2011 by Malcolm Burrows, Dundas Lawyers is a boutique Brisbane firm specialising in commercial, technology, and intellectual property law. We offer an “uncommon” advantage by blending deep legal expertise with real-world entrepreneurial experience. Our team doesn’t just practice law; we understand the business lifecycle because we’ve lived it – starting, scaling, and selling ventures ourselves.

We provide strategic advice and litigation services in:

  • Intellectual Property: Protection and infringement (Copyright, Trademarks, Patents).
  • Technology Law: AI, cybersecurity, and software disputes.
  • Corporate Law: M&A, shareholder disputes, and tax.

At Dundas Lawyers, we stand as a shield for your business, ensuring your assets are protected and your outcomes are commercially relevant.

Rouse Lawyers
4/92 Commercial Road
Newstead, QLD 4006
Tel: (07) 3667 9697

Kafrouni Lawyers
Level 2, Lobby 1, Gasworks Plaza
76 Skyring Terrace, Newstead, Qld 4006
Tel: (07) 3121 3177

Brisbane Business

Brisbane has its own set of rules that often trip up owners who are used to the Southern states. Here are some legal tips for 2026:

The 2032 Ad Trap: With the Olympics coming, there are already strict Ambush Marketing laws in place. If your Brisbane based business even hints that it’s an official partner without the right paperwork, the fines are massive. You need a local commercial lawyer to check your marketing before it goes live to avoid a federal lawsuit.

Property Disclosure: As of late 2025, Queensland switched to a mandatory disclosure system for commercial sales. If you’re selling a business, you have to provide a specific disclosure statement upfront. If you mess it up, the buyer can walk away from the deal right up until the day of settlement.

Payment Claims: If you’re a contractor in Brisbane, the Security of Payment laws are your best friend, or your worst enemy. You have tiny windows of time to claim your money. If you miss the date by one day, your right to get paid quickly through the QBCC is basically gone.

Director Liability: Queensland’s industrial laws are some of the toughest in the country. In 2026, you can’t just react to problems; you have to show you have a plan to prevent them. A quick audit of your staff contracts can save you in the long run.