About McBratney Law
Strategic Legal Advice. Practical Business Solutions.
Who we are
McBratney Law is a leading Brisbane-based law firm founded and directed by Malcolm McBratney, one of Queensland’s most respected corporate and IP lawyers.
From our beginnings as a solo practice, our firm has grown into a mid-sized team, carefully structured to remain boutique and specialised. We give our clients direct access to top-tier expertise without the layers and inefficiencies typically found in larger firms.
Combining deep legal expertise with a business-first perspective, we partner with family-owned businesses, ASX-listed companies, multinationals, and startups to deliver practical, commercially driven legal solutions.
Our focus
We partner with ambitious businesses, ASX-listed companies, startups and high-growth companies to deliver practical, commercially driven legal solutions.
Legal services
- Corporate Law
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Commercial Law
- Dispute Resolution & Litigation
- Intellectual Property & Technology
Scope of work
- Structuring, governance, risk management
- End-to-end transaction support, due diligence
- Commercial disputes, contract enforcement, IP litigation
- IP registration, commercialisation, and enforcement
What sets us apart
How McBratney Law sets the bar for legal advice & business solutions
Recognised Excellence
Our lawyers rank in Best Lawyers and IP Stars.
Depth of Experience
Our team has over 10 years of combined legal practice, with Malcom exceeding 30 years personally.
Our values
Recognitions & highlights
- $2B+ in corporate transactions
- Listed in Best Lawyers and IP Stars
- Recognised by Chambers Global, Chambers Asia-Pacific, Legal 500 and Media Law International
- Trusted by ASX companies and leading Australian businesses
- Awarded as a leading lawyer across multiple trusted, client-reviewed ranking guides
30 years’ experience guiding successful transactions
We deliver big-firm expertise with boutique attention. You’ll benefit from direct access to senior lawyers who understand business imperatives and work as an extension of your team.
