Established in 2010, Paxton-Hall Lawyers is a leading, Brisbane-based, boutique law firm, specialising in all aspects of estate planning, the not-for-profit sector, general property and commercial services, as well as employment law advice.
We take pride in our dedicated focus on these specialist areas, which has led to Paxton-Hall Lawyers’ reputation for excellence, in Queensland and around the country.
Learn moreOur success has come from an unswerving belief in the primacy of our clients’ best interests.
Our size has allowed our senior, experienced people to be responsive, flexible and available to clients, while at the same time providing the most up-to-date advice without the costs of larger national and international firms.
Clients include several major national providers in the not-for-profit sector, large and small family businesses and enterprises and individual clients. Each of our clients receives the same caring, prompt and expert service.
We are committed to delivering reliable and timely legal advice, all while guiding and supporting you through each step of the process.
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Our clients have access to the collective legal experience of our whole team thanks to a culture of collaboration and teamwork. Knowledge-sharing within the firm is actively encouraged as we know it gives us the best opportunity to provide the best advice to our clients.
Our Team
As a practice committed to client service, we recognise the importance of having people who represent our values and share our mission. We listen while you talk, and then deliver expert legal advice with minimum fuss. People are our one true asset.
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March 26, 2025
Privacy breach results in an enforceable undertaking
In 2021, an unknown user gained access to an Oxfam Australia (Oxfam) database, causing a data breach that resulted in the loss of up to 1.7 million Oxfam records. Oxfam was immediately alerted to the incident and notified the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) and the Australian Cyber Security Centre of the incident … Privacy breach results in an enforceable undertaking
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Put it in writing or lose it!
We previously wrote an article about The Returned & Services League of Australia (Queensland Branch) Southport Sub-Branch Inc (RSL) having difficulties with leasing some rooms in The Southport RSL Memorial Club Inc (Club). A recent case on the other side of Australia is another timely warning about documenting agreements for using premises on land you … Put it in writing or lose it!
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Trust me…I’m an institution
Background In Queensland, a charitable organisation (including a charity that is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission) will be liable for State taxes unless the charity is registered as a ‘charitable institution’ under the Taxation Administration Act 2001 (Qld) (Act) for the purposes of the Queensland duties and tax legislation. Registration as a … Trust me…I’m an institution
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