WHAT WE DO

Boss Lawyers is a boutique Brisbane law firm delivering sharp, strategic and results-driven legal solutions in commercial litigation, insolvency, corporate law and dispute resolution.

Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Legal disputes can disrupt business operations and personal affairs, making swift and strategic resolution essential. Our litigation and dispute resolution team provides strong, tactical representation in all areas of civil and commercial litigation. Whether through skilled negotiation, mediation, or court proceedings, we work to protect your interests and achieve the most favourable outcome. We handle contract disputes, shareholder conflicts, property disputes, professional negligence claims, and more, always focusing on efficient and cost-effective solutions tailored to your needs.

Bankruptcy & Insolvency Law

Financial distress requires decisive action. We assist businesses, directors, and individuals in navigating insolvency and bankruptcy matters with clarity and confidence. Whether you’re facing voluntary administration or liquidation, we offer strategic advice to protect your interests while ensuring compliance with Australia’s complex insolvency laws. We also advise creditors seeking to recover debts from insolvent entities, helping them secure the best possible financial outcome.

Building & Construction

The building and construction sector operates within a strict legal and regulatory framework, making expert legal guidance essential. We assist developers, contractors, subcontractors, and property owners with commercial contract drafting and negotiation, dispute resolution, regulatory compliance, and project risk management. Whether you’re dealing with defects, payment disputes, or contract breaches, we work to safeguard your rights and keep your project on track.

Debt Collection

Unpaid debts can severely impact your cash flow and business stability. We provide a decisive and legally sound approach to debt recovery, from initial demand letters to court proceedings and enforcement action. Whether dealing with a single unpaid invoice or large-scale debt recovery, we ensure your interests are protected. Our team also assists creditors in navigating insolvency situations, helping them maximise their recovery from financially distressed debtors.

Commercial Law

Running a business involves complex legal considerations, from structuring and contracts to regulatory compliance and risk management. Our commercial law team provides clear, practical advice tailored to your business goals. We assist with business acquisitions and sales, contract negotiation, shareholder agreements, corporate governance, and regulatory matters. Whether you’re launching a startup or managing an established enterprise, we help you navigate legal complexities with confidence.

Commercial & retail Leasing

Commercial and retail leases are critical to the success of both landlords and tenants. Poorly drafted agreements can lead to costly disputes and operational disruptions. We advise on all aspects of commercial leasing, including lease negotiations, rent reviews, dispute resolution, lease assignments, and compliance with retail leasing laws. Our expertise ensures that lease agreements are structured to protect your long-term interests while remaining commercially viable.

Corporate advisory & Governance

Strong corporate governance is essential for legal compliance, risk management and sustainable growth. We provide strategic legal counsel to businesses, directors, and executives on corporate structuring, shareholder agreements, directors’ duties, regulatory obligations and risk mitigation. Whether you need guidance on corporate transactions, boardroom disputes, or compliance frameworks, we ensure you operate with confidence and integrity in a complex regulatory environment.

intellectual Property Law

Your intellectual property is one of your most valuable business assets. We help businesses identify, protect, and enforce their IP rights, including trademarks, patents, copyrights and trade secrets. From registration and licensing to infringement disputes and enforcement actions, we provide comprehensive IP legal services. Whether you’re launching a new brand, developing innovative technology, or facing an IP dispute, we safeguard your creative and commercial interests.

WILLS & ESTATES

Effective estate planning ensures that your assets are protected and your wishes are carried out. We provide clear, strategic advice on wills, powers of attorney, trusts and estate administration. Whether you need a simple will or a complex estate plan, we help you safeguard your legacy and provide certainty for your loved ones. In estate disputes, we offer strong representation to ensure fair outcomes in will contests, family provision claims, and executor disputes.

INDUSTRIAL & EMPLOYMENT LAW

Workplace disputes and compliance issues can have serious legal and financial consequences. We provide expert legal advice to employers and employees on employment contracts, unfair dismissal, workplace investigations, discrimination claims and industrial relations matters. Whether you need to draft legally sound agreements, navigate a complex dispute, or ensure compliance with workplace laws, we offer pragmatic solutions that protect your interests.

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

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If You Need A ‘Tough Litigator’ On Your Side.

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.