Experienced Business Property & Litigation Lawyer Toowoomba
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About Clifford Gouldson
Exceptional Legal Service. Every Client. Every Time
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Practice areas
Expert Legal Services for Businesses, Families & Individuals
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Each practice area is led by a dedicated lawyer so the lawyer you speak to today is the lawyer who’ll see your matter through.
Property & Business Transactions
- Commercial property purchase & sales
- Business purchase & sales
- Property developments
- Retail, commercial & rural leasing
- Franchising advice & acquisitions
- Corporate & trust structuring
Workplace Relations & Safety
- Employee recruitment & engagement
- Employee management
- Defending unfair dismissal proceedings
- Workplace investigations
- Workplace health & safety
- Advice for employees
Litigation & Dispute Resolution
- Court & tribunal proceedings
- Mediation & arbitration
- Debt disputes & recovery
- Corporate & personal insolvency
- Director & stakeholder disputes
- Commercial & insurance disputes
Intellectual Property & Technology
- Trade mark registration
- Design registration
- Licensing agreements
- I.T. agreements
- Confidentiality agreements
- Copyright & patent disputes
Estate Planning & Administration
- Wills & estate planning
- Enduring power of attorney
- Advanced health directive
- Business succession planning
- Estate administration
- Family provision claims
Construction
- Construction contracts
- BIF Act & security of payment
- Compliance advisory
- Workplace health & safety
- Labour hire arrangements
Business & Corporate Advisory
- Company creation & structuring
- Partnerships & entity establishment
- Terms & conditions drafting
- Corporate governance
- Restructuring
- Capital raising
Services for Individuals
- Wills & estate planning
- Enduring power of attorney
- Family provision claims
- Personal disputes & debt recovery
- Employment advice for employees
- Property purchase & sales
Why choose us
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Our People
Queensland Lawyers You'll Actually Speak To
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Ben Gouldson
Intellectual Property & Technology · Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Melanie Sharpe
Intellectual Property & Technology · Workplace · Corporate Advisory
Sheelagh Gray
Estate Planning & Administration
How we work
A simple, predictable process from first call to resolution.
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Initial enquiry
Call, email, or web form. We triage and route to the right lawyer.
Initial consultation
No-obligation conversation. We listen, identify the issue, and outline options.
Scope & fee proposal
Defined scope. Fixed fee or stage-based estimate. No surprises.
Active matter management
Your principal runs the matter directly. Regular updates, never chasing us.
Resolution & relationship
We close out the matter, debrief, and stay available for what comes next.
Client outcomes
What Queensland businesses & families say.
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"Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore outstanding work on our estate planning. Every option was explained in plain English. Genuinely felt looked after."
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"Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit. I called expecting another corporate runaround got a partner on the phone in twenty minutes, with practical advice."
By the numbers
A track record built on outcomes, not promises.
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Expertise areas we serve
Industry-Focused Legal Advice Across Queensland Sectors
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Aged Care
Aged Care Act compliance, facility agreements, HR advisory.
Agribusiness
Farm succession, water & land use, supply chain advisory.
AgriTech
Technology licensing, IP protection & precision ag contracts.
Building & Construction
Builders, principals, security of payment, BIF Act work.
Disability
NDIS compliance, provider agreements & workplace advisory.
Education & Training
Governance, employment, enrolment agreements & compliance.
Export & International Business
International trade, distribution agreements, IP protection.
Family Businesses
Succession, governance, intergenerational structuring.
Government
Council & government advisory, procurement & regulatory.
Health
Medical practice advisory, AHPRA matters, partnerships.
Insolvency
Corporate administration, creditor rights, debt restructuring.
Manufacturing
Supply contracts, workplace compliance & business structuring.
Not-For-Profit
Incorporation, ACNC compliance, employment & governance.
Property Development
Development contracts, AML/CTF compliance, off-the-plan.
Retail
Leasing, franchising, employment & consumer law for retailers.
Transport & Logistics
Transport contracts, WH&S, freight agreements & compliance.
Common questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to what most people ask before getting in touch. Don’t see yours below?
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Most enquiries receive a response within one business day. Urgent litigation or dispute matters are triaged the same day where possible.
For genuinely time-critical matters, call the Toowoomba office directly on 07 4688 2188 and ask to be put through to the partner on duty.
Yes. We advise high-net-worth individuals on wills, estates, family provision applications, and personal disputes alongside our business and corporate practice. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit.
We operate from offices in Toowoomba, Brisbane, and the Sunshine Coast, and act for clients right across regional and metropolitan Queensland including the Darling Downs, the Western Downs, Wide Bay, and South East Queensland.
An initial conversation is obligation-free. We listen to your situation, outline your options, give you an indicative scope and cost estimate, and only proceed if you’re comfortable to engage us. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet.
Fees are quoted up-front against a defined scope wherever possible. For complex litigation we provide stage-based estimates and keep you informed before costs escalate. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit.
Yes. Many transactional matters, business structuring projects, and wills and estate plans are available on a fixed-fee basis. We’ll tell you up-front whether your matter suits a fixed fee or stage-based estimate.
Visit us
Three Queensland Offices, One Standard of Service
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Toowoomba Office
Level 2, 154 Margaret StreetToowoomba QLD 4350
Australia
- Phone07 4688 2188
- Emailmail@cglaw.com.au
- Office hoursMon – Fri · 8:30am – 5:30pm
Brisbane Office
Level 18, Riparian Plaza, 71 Eagle StreetBrisbane QLD 4000
Australia
- Phone07 3890 0000
- Office hoursMon – Fri · 8:30am – 5:30pm
Sunshine Coast Office
Maroochydore Corporate CentreMaroochydore QLD 4558
Australia
- Phone07 5400 0000
- Emailcoast@cglaw.com.au
- Office hoursMon – Fri · 9:00am – 5:00pm
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