Andrew Taylor
Director | Corporate Advisory & Intellectual Property
Andrew is the Director of the Commercial Law team in Brisbane.
Andrew’s Experience
After undertaking a two-year articled clerkship, Andrew was admitted as a solicitor in Queensland in 2001. Since then, he has specialised in corporate advisory and intellectual property.
Andrew’s passion lies in complex transaction negotiation and drafting, structuring and the provision of regulatory and corporate compliance advice. This includes divestments, acquisitions and mergers, intellectual property (trade mark prosecution, IP commercialisation and licencing), asset protection and restructures.
Andrew has sat on a number of private company (both for profit and not-for-profit) and statutory boards, including the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia and the Hospital and Health Board – Children’s Health Queensland. Andrew’s clients include large SMEs, high-growth companies and intellectual property intensive start-ups.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Theology – Sydney School of Divinity 1997
- Bachelor of Laws (Honours IIB) – University of Queensland 2001
- Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland
Memberships
- Queensland Law Society
About Andrew
“Andrew is a highly skilled solicitor who I have engaged to undertake my own business and personal legal work, and subsequently confidently referred to my own clients. Andrew is highly engaging, very professional, and has extensive experience.
Additionally, Andrew demonstrates the highest levels of integrity and trustworthiness. This, combined with his deep expertise, makes him ideal for anyone looking to engage Andrew or refer a great solicitor to their colleagues or clients.” – Julian
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