Why Boss Lawyers

Discover the BOSS difference

Trusted business advisors

Valuable, long-term relationships

Our expertise includes all types of commercial disputes relating to residential and commercial property, construction disputes, director’s disputes, debt recovery, insolvency and much more. While our approach to our work involves a commitment to solving your business problems, our practice extends beyond this to negotiating and documenting corporate and business transactions, and other business advice.

Commercial Litigation

Our clients are an extension of our business. We understand their needs and values, and develop long term relationships with them. We invest time and expertise to build trusted alliances that are beneficial for both sides.

Insolvency

We often meet people experiencing difficult and challenging circumstances. We focus on delivering exceptional outcomes and service for them in times when they need support and guidance the most.

WHY BOSS LAWYERS?

We are a boutique commercial litigation and insolvency firm with our head office based in Queensland
A nominated team of practitioners with a high level of experience and expertise in commercial litigation and insolvency matters
We are very responsive to our client's service needs and enthusiastically deliver results

Get in touch today to learn more about the advantages of having Boss Lawyers in your corner.

What does that include?

REAL TIME UPDATES
Clients can obtain real time status reports and updates for each matter, access key documents and directly contact our team.
VALUE FOR MONEY
We have distinct advantages over larger firms, and can be in a better position to offer value for money. We are preferred lawyers to the mid-tier and top-tier law firms
AUSTRALIA WIDE SERVICE
As a highly regarded boutique commercial advice, insolvency and litigation firm, Boss Lawyers provides legal services Australia-wide with a centralised head office based in Brisbane, Queensland.

RESULTS
Boss Lawyers are tough litigators. We’ll give you a No Nonsense assessment of your position, and deliver what we promise.
Personalised Service
We want you to feel we’re part of Team You. That means we’ll be there when you need us, to help you understand every aspect of your situation.
AMAZING SERVICE
Boss Lawyers office is a fun, collaborative and a supportive workplace with a focus on delivering excellent legal solutions – not billing targets and time recordings. Fast turnaround times and practical advice are central considerations for our clients and so we strive to exceed those expectations.

25 years of learning what works (& what doesn’t)…

How We Got Here:

The Star

The next 7 years

For the next 7 years, Mark worked in the legal industry and completed his undergraduate tertiary degrees in both law and information technology (majoring in information systems). He also completed the necessary legal training entitling him to practise as a solicitor / lawyer in Queensland.

Mark then worked for various boutique commercial litigation, insolvency and commercial firms honing his skills and refining his craft before deciding to setup Boss Lawyers.

OVER A DECADE OF RESULTS

Boss Lawyers started in 2014 when one of our directors, Mark Harley, was working for a boutique commercial litigation and insolvency firm in Brisbane and decided to focus on a niche legal market, and work for a select few clients.

Since then, Boss Lawyers has helped over thousands of businesses and individuals with various commercial, insolvency and commercial litigation disputes. Over that time we have noticed that:
- relationships with your clients matter. There must be mutual trust and confidence. We invest time and expertise to build trusted alliances with our clients;
- we have acquired a formidable reputation as “tough litigators” and we know our reputation is only as good as our last job;
- if you do the right thing by people, they will generally come back to you or refer a colleague.
Since the inception of Boss Lawyers, Mark Harley and the BOSS team have earned the reputation for being tenacious, trustworthy, and no-nonsense professionals, delivering measured and outcome focused legal solutions.

What Sets Boss Lawyers Apart

Boss Lawyers is a boutique commercial litigation and insolvency firm. That means you get the depth of experience of a large firm with the personalised service that only a boutique practice can offer.

Here is what makes us different:

22+ Years of Experience: Principal Mark Harley has over two decades of experience in commercial litigation and insolvency. He has acted for over 3,000 clients across every type of commercial dispute.
Your Lawyer Knows Your File: At Boss Lawyers, your matter is handled by experienced lawyers who know your file inside and out. You will not be passed between departments or handed off to a junior solicitor.
Pricing Transparency: We provide clear, upfront cost estimates before we start work. No hidden fees, no bill shock. You know what you are paying for and why.
Comprehensive Legal Guides: We have published 21+ practice area pages covering every aspect of commercial litigation and insolvency — comprehensive guides with real case examples, not generic legal summaries. We invest in educating our clients because informed clients make better decisions.
Results-Driven Strategy: Every strategy we develop is designed to achieve the best commercial outcome for your business. We consider litigation, negotiation, mediation, and settlement — and recommend the approach most likely to succeed.
Boutique Personalised Service: We build long-term relationships with our clients. Many of our clients have been with us for years because they trust us to protect their interests and deliver practical outcomes.

Areas We Act In

Our team covers every major area of commercial litigation and insolvency. Click through to any practice area for detailed information, including how we can help and what to expect:

Each page provides in-depth guidance on that area of law, including common issues, the legal framework, how we approach matters, and real examples of how we have helped clients.

OUR CLIENTS ARE OUR PASSION

Mark Harley is an insightful and innovative mover and shaker who will leave no stone unturned in his continual quest to achieve the best possible outcome for his clients. Give yourself a head start by having Mark on your team.

Mark Harley is trustworthy and reliable. Consistently he looks at all the possibilities and cards available to him to support his clients throughout the whole process.

Mark Harley and I have worked on a number of employment and industrial relation cases. I have found Mark works hard to promote and protect the interests of his clients to achieve the best possible results.

I own a boutique building company. It is so important to have a smart, accessible lawyer on your side. I regularly seek advice from Mark Harley from Boss Lawyers to ensure compliance with the law and mitigate risk. I have no hesitation in recommending Mr Harley or Boss Lawyers.

I was referred to Boss Lawyers by another firm who cited Boss’ expertise in the area of law I required. I found Boss Lawyers rapidly understood my case and my needs, developed a winning strategy and delivered.

Professional and helpful I would have not hesitation in recommending Boss Lawyers to anyone requiring litigation work

Jason Titman

05:34 09 Apr 18

Working with a lawyer is not only about their understanding of the law but the ideal relationship requires your lawyer to also offer practical and pragmatic advice. Additionally, it is important for your lawyer to be contactable and to understand your risk profile with regards to the matter being dealt with. In my dealings with Mark and his team at Boss Lawyers, I have found all of the above to be true.

Karen Meissner

03:37 02 Apr 18

Mark Harley is exceptional at what he does - transforming complex law matters into easy to understand solutions.His knowledge, expertise and attention to detail are second to none. Here is a lawyer who cares and will go above and beyond for others.Without a doubt - Boss Lawyers do law differently - EXACTLY what the industry needs.I highly recommend Mark on both a professional and personal level.

Splatt Lawyers

02:30 29 Mar 18

Mark and the team provided exceptional advice and client service. They readily provided advice outside of office hours which we needed and really appreciated. Our matter was resolved on time and with the outcome we were looking for and accordingly we would not hesitate to use Mark and Boss Lawyers again and can highly recommend them.

Chris Baskerville

23:45 26 Mar 18

Mark Harley is a seasoned and highly skilled litigator. There is no better friend, nor worst enemy, than Mark Harley, who is willing to fight the good fight and not afraid to back down to opposition. He is a Trusted Adviser to me and my staff with a specific focus on Insolvency and Construction related matters. I trust him implicitly and have no hesitation in recommending him to others.

CHALLENGE COLLECTIONS

04:28 29 Mar 18

I have been engaging Boss Lawyers and Mark for over 3 years now, Boss are very Professional, Honest and reliable. They return calls and have my work done in a timely manner, I highly recommend Boss Lawyers, they are very dedicated Solicitors that go above and beyond.

Rodney Frampton

04:08 03 Dec 17

Excellent advice! Boss Lawyers have provide me with great advice on numerous occasions. From general contract advice to setting up my company to prevent any major legal problems. This allows me to run my Construction company with full confidence knowing I have Boss Lawyers to support me every step of the way. I highly recommend them.

Emmanuel Sarris

01:17 30 Jul 19

I am the treasurer of a body corporate that has engaged Boss Lawyers for advice on legal issues in relation to management rights and what the committee considered to be breaches of the caretaking agreement. I believe that the advice from Boss Lawyers on both a strategic and legal level has ended up producing an outcome for our scheme that is far more palatable to that which we would otherwise have had. I can recommend Boss Lawyers to any body corporate with similar issues. Emmanuel Sarris, Treasurer The Wellington Body Corporate for East Brisbane

David Sloan

00:35 11 Nov 19

I highly recommend Mark Harley from Boss Lawyers, he provided me with exceptional advice and a proposal for the best course of action which resulted in a positive outcome I didn't believe was possible. Mark is a skilled and accomplished litigator who cares for his clients and does the extra yards to ensure satisfactory outcomes.

Iain Tucker

04:23 22 Nov 19

I was happy with the work Mark did for me. He was thorough, pragmatic and very commercial in his advice. He did not over complicate matters. He was also cost conscious and very responsive to my needs.