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D&D Law was established by James Daniel in 2021 following his three-decade career as a partner in mid to top tier firms. Having spent many years in large national firms, James had a vision to establish a boutique firm where his experienced team could deliver the same high-quality advice and representation to its clients quickly, efficiently and without the administrative delays or restrictions that sometimes occur in large firms. 

The team at D&D handle all areas of:

  • Litigation & Dispute Resolution;
  • Insolvency & Restructuring;
  • Corporate Advisory and Governance;
  • Local Government;
  • Banking & Finance Litigation;
  • Class Actions;
  • Litigation Funding Due Diligence;
  • Debt Recovery; and
  • Wills & Deceased Estate Disputes.

We are glad to be recognised by Legal500 and Best Lawyers and be a pre-qualified Supplier on the Local Buy Panel.

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We are deliberately “top heavy” to ensure you have the most experienced lawyers working to achieve a practical, commercial outcome for you. At D&D, you can trust your matter is in the hands of knowledgeable, experienced, and talented lawyers who are performing to the very best standard.

Our principal and senior lawyers derive from top and mid tier practices and bring with them a wealth of knowledge and experience gained in those roles.

You will have access to the principal on all matters to discuss the direction of the matter and how to achieve the best outcome for you.

Our specialized practice knows your needs and is completely dedicated to delivering results. Our team is reliable, experienced, and accessible when you need support, tailoring solutions that are directly aligned with the unique interests and requirements of you and your business.

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In the time that I have known James, I have found him to be a diligent professional dedicated to achieving optimal cost effective outcomes for the client. He is often thinking on issues in a strategic manner and pushing for innovative solutions to difficult problems encountered in matters rather than responding to claims made by the opposition. I wholeheartedly recommend him for complex and difficult litigation matters, particularly those associated with insolvency or regulatory issues.
Michael Potter
Director, Axiom Forensics

We engaged D&D Law during a very tumultuous time for the Board of a small to medium sized superannuation fund for which MBQ were 50% shareholders. A change in the composition of the Board in late 2021 led to a very swift deterioration in the ability of the Board to operate and discharge its fiduciary duties. D&D Law were engaged to assist MBQ and its Board navigate what had become a complex and acrimonious state of affairs. D&D Law successfully assisted the MBQ Board along with myself as the central point of contact to navigate through this situation.

Grant Galvin
CEO, Master Builders Queensland

I highly recommend James as a forensically skilled investigator and formidable litigator of complex corporate or insolvency matters. He digs deep and is consequently well prepared. He fights hard and effectively for his corner, and is extremely well versed in contentious corporate governance matters and risk management.

Brad Watkins | General Counsel
ENERGEX Limited and SunWater Limited
James has assisted me over the years in difficult commercial matters where we were seeking to avoid litigation. He provided a frank and commercial approach, overlayed with a keen sense of strategic thought to effect an optimal outcome.
Patrice Sherrie | Director Specialist Advisory
Bentleys
The areas in which James and I have worked together relate to both complex insolvency litigation as well as general commercial litigation. I have found James to be a commercial astute and strategic lawyer who is able to quickly identify the relevant issues and to provide practical and considered advice and direction. I would not hesitate to seek advice from James in relation to a matter which LCM was considering funding or to engage him to act if a claim we were funding required a legal team.
Susanna Taylor | Senior Investment Manager
LCM
I have known James for over 20 years and first met him when I worked with James as an article clerk. He is a highly intelligent lawyer who thrives on the legal technicalities associated with commercial litigation. James never leaves a stone unturned. He is extremely thorough in his investigations and pursues every legal and commercial angle available to his client. He is strategic in his thinking and committed to achieving realistic commercial outcomes. I have no hesitation in recommending him.
Ben Thynne | Director
Evolution Care

I engaged James Daniel on a complex matter. James was recommended to us by a close contact in the legal profession, whom has been associated with him for many years. During this time, James has managed our file in a highly professional manner and with a strategic staged approach. I would recommend James to anyone who needs a litigation lawyer that they are able to rely on and trust throughout the entire process, whether it being simple or complex. 

Lee Pennington | Managing Director
Winacres Property Group Pty Ltd

Testimonials

See what our previous clients have to say

View All
In the time that I have known James, I have found him to be a diligent professional dedicated to achieving optimal cost effective outcomes for the client. He is often thinking on issues in a strategic manner and pushing for innovative solutions to difficult problems encountered in matters rather than responding to claims made by the opposition. I wholeheartedly recommend him for complex and difficult litigation matters, particularly those associated with insolvency or regulatory issues.
Michael Potter
Director, Axiom Forensics

We engaged D&D Law during a very tumultuous time for the Board of a small to medium sized superannuation fund for which MBQ were 50% shareholders. A change in the composition of the Board in late 2021 led to a very swift deterioration in the ability of the Board to operate and discharge its fiduciary duties. D&D Law were engaged to assist MBQ and its Board navigate what had become a complex and acrimonious state of affairs. D&D Law successfully assisted the MBQ Board along with myself as the central point of contact to navigate through this situation.

Grant Galvin
CEO, Master Builders Queensland

I highly recommend James as a forensically skilled investigator and formidable litigator of complex corporate or insolvency matters. He digs deep and is consequently well prepared. He fights hard and effectively for his corner, and is extremely well versed in contentious corporate governance matters and risk management.

Brad Watkins | General Counsel
ENERGEX Limited and SunWater Limited
James has assisted me over the years in difficult commercial matters where we were seeking to avoid litigation. He provided a frank and commercial approach, overlayed with a keen sense of strategic thought to effect an optimal outcome.
Patrice Sherrie | Director Specialist Advisory
Bentleys
The areas in which James and I have worked together relate to both complex insolvency litigation as well as general commercial litigation. I have found James to be a commercial astute and strategic lawyer who is able to quickly identify the relevant issues and to provide practical and considered advice and direction. I would not hesitate to seek advice from James in relation to a matter which LCM was considering funding or to engage him to act if a claim we were funding required a legal team.
Susanna Taylor | Senior Investment Manager
LCM
I have known James for over 20 years and first met him when I worked with James as an article clerk. He is a highly intelligent lawyer who thrives on the legal technicalities associated with commercial litigation. James never leaves a stone unturned. He is extremely thorough in his investigations and pursues every legal and commercial angle available to his client. He is strategic in his thinking and committed to achieving realistic commercial outcomes. I have no hesitation in recommending him.
Ben Thynne | Director
Evolution Care

I engaged James Daniel on a complex matter. James was recommended to us by a close contact in the legal profession, whom has been associated with him for many years. During this time, James has managed our file in a highly professional manner and with a strategic staged approach. I would recommend James to anyone who needs a litigation lawyer that they are able to rely on and trust throughout the entire process, whether it being simple or complex. 

Lee Pennington | Managing Director
Winacres Property Group Pty Ltd
James has assisted me over the years in difficult commercial matters where we were seeking to avoid litigation. He provided a frank and commercial approach, overlayed with a keen sense of strategic thought to effect an optimal outcome.
Patrice Sherrie
Patrice SherrieDirector Specialist Advisory, Bentleys
I highly recommend James as a forensically skilled investigator and formidable litigator of complex corporate or insolvency matters. He digs deep and is consequently well prepared. He fights hard and effectively for his corner, and is extremely well versed in contentious corporate governance matters and risk management.
Brad Watkins
Brad WatkinsFormer General Counsel, ENERGEX Limited and SunWater Limited
“The areas in which James and I have worked together relate to both complex insolvency litigation as well as general commercial litigation. I have found James to be a commercial astute and strategic lawyer who is able to quickly identify the relevant issues and to provide practical and considered advice and direction.
Susanna Taylor
Susanna TaylorSenior Investment Manager, LCM
I would not hesitate to seek advice from James in relation to a matter which LCM was considering funding or to engage him to act if a claim we were funding required a legal team.
Susanna Taylor
Susanna TaylorSenior Investment Manager, LCM
In the time that I have known James, I have found him to be a diligent professional dedicated to achieving optimal cost effective outcomes for the client. He is often thinking on issues in a strategic manner and pushing for innovative solutions to difficult problems encountered in matters rather than responding to claims made by the opposition. I wholeheartedly recommend him for complex and difficult litigation matters, particularly those associated with insolvency or regulatory issues.
Michael PotterDirector, Axiom Forensics
We engaged D&D Law during a very tumultuous time for the Board of a small to medium sized superannuation fund for which MBQ were 50% shareholders. A change in the composition of the Board in late 2021 led to a very swift deterioration in the ability for the Board to operate and discharge its fiduciary duties. D&D Law were engaged to assist MBQ and its Board navigate what had become a complex and acrimonious state of affairs. D&D Law successfully assisted the MBQ Board along with myself as the central point of contact to navigate through this situation.
Grant GalvinCEO, Master Builders Queensland

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