Gordon is part of our commercial and agribusiness team having joined the firm in 2012 bringing with him over 25 years of experience in cattle production and agriculture.
Gordon practices in the following areas:-
His areas of expertise include agribusiness, hotels, liquor and gaming, business sales and acquisitions, commercial disputes, quarrying and resources, renewable energy and commercial property. He is also experienced in commercial and family business restructures, succession, estate planning and banking and finance.
He has a wide range of clients, largely owners and operators of small and medium enterprises. These include cattle producers, service providers to the mining and resource sectors, hoteliers, business owners and professionals.
He completed his law degree at Queensland University of Technology and was admitted as a solicitor in 2003. Gordon became a partner of the firm in January, 2016.
Gordon started his legal career with the banking and finance team of a national firm in Brisbane before moving into rural and commercial law.
He has acted for various finance companies including some of Australia’s largest rural lenders as well as mezzanine and boutique financiers for agricultural and construction projects. He has represented some of rural Australia’s iconic participants in various transactions and joint ventures through to family partnership sales of small poultry and cane farms.
Gordon has been involved with the renewable energy industry since its inception in central Queensland and, with Clarrisa Moore, heads the regions’ leading team in that area. They have assisted landholders to negotiate long term leases for large scale wind and solar projects as well as advising on some of the first carbon sequestration schemes for the production and sale of Australian Carbon Credit Units.
He has a long association with the rural sector, variously as a cattle producer and member of various industries and not-for-profit organisations.
This continuing hands-on experience has afforded him valuable insight into the operation of his clients’ businesses and allows him to work closely with them on a personal level. His considered approach and ability to offer common sense advice within a strong legal framework is recognised and appreciated by his clients.
When he is not engaged in professional pursuits, Gordon enjoys the company of his family and trying to improve his guitar skills.
How Gordon can help you
Gordon has a wide range of clients, largely owners and operators of small and medium enterprises.
Gordon practices in the following areas:-
