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.

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Our 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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What We Do


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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Latest News


November 27, 2023

Bank de-risking

“De-risking” refers to financial institutions closing customers’ accounts perceived as high risk for money laundering or terrorist financing abuse, such as money service businesses, non-profit organisations forwarding funds overseas to conflict areas, correspondent banks and foreign embassies. It is often the case that if one bank seeks to close your account, other financial institutions will Bank de-risking

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November 27, 2023

Reform inquiry roundup

It is easy to lose track of all the inquiries that bear on non-profit law and regulation established by the incoming federal government some 18 months ago. Ahead of the 2022 Federal Election, Andrew Leigh, the now Assistant Minister for Competition, Charities and Treasury, made an election commitment to support: a Blueprint to provide a Reform inquiry roundup

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October 17, 2023

Legal health check

Wills and estate administration In this, the first of a series of bulletins, we will deal with some of the issues and the terminology that arises in relation to wills and associated documents and the administration of the estate of a deceased person. The legal health check The legal health check is a shorthand expression Legal health check

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