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Our Team

Matthew Rouse

Matthew is the founder of Rouse Lawyers. He leads the firm’s Corporate & Commercial team. Before he started Rouse Lawyers, Matthew developed his expertise as a commercial lawyer with some of Australia’s largest law firms.

Matthew specialises in mid-market mergers & acquisitions. These businesses tend to be larger private or family owned businesses.

Matthew also practices in general corporate advisory with much of his experience being with clients in emerging technology or organisations with substantial intellectual property.

Matthew is trusted by the firm’s clients to deliver astute and practical legal advice to make sure Rouse Lawyers team delivers on its promise to offer top-tier counsel on time with the clients’ interests and value in mind

Lisa Neha

Lisa is a member of the Litigation and Dispute Resolution team. She is a highly approachable lawyer who is dedicated to achieving the best outcomes for her clients. Lisa has a strong background in commercial litigation and is passionate about protecting her clients’ interests.

Mahoney Smith

Mahoney Smith is the head of our property team and has more than 15 years of experience in real estate law. Mahoney works across a variety of sectors assisting clients with acquisitions and disposals, property developments, leasing and management agreements.

Mahoney has extensive experience in the hospitality and tourism sectors having performed advisory work in relation to various hotels and projects throughout the Asia Pacific Region. In addition to her work in private practice, Mahoney has worked in-house for Boral and Aviva Investors Asia (under secondment arrangements), which has provided her with an understanding and appreciation of clients’ processes, challenges and objectives.

Ray Kim

Ray advises private and public investors, property trusts and developers on almost every facet of property sales, acquisitions, and development.

He is skilful at negotiating and finalising commercial property transactions, including leases and management agreements.

Ray also advises on more general property law matters such as easements, powers of attorney and caveats for his clients.

He has a particular interest and significant experience in advising on purchases and sales of hotel and resort properties in Australia and working with global hotel chains on hotel management/licence agreements and legal due diligence regarding hotel assets in the APAC region.

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Queensland Law Society

David McKewin

David oversees our Tax and Litigation and Dispute Resolution teams which focuses on acting for and protecting the interests of private clients.

David has extensive tax and structuring experience combined with an extremely strong litigation background, which provides a unique specialist service to Rouse Lawyers’ private clients.

Peter Rouse

Peter works in franchising, distribution and mergers and acquisitions. His clients range from SMEs to global corporations with an Australian presence.

Developing a deep knowledge of his client’s business is paramount to Peter to ensure he provides quality and timely advice to his client’s.

Stephanie Forward

Stephanie brings to Rouse demonstrated experience in several litigation and insolvency matters.

As an accomplished and detail focused lawyer, Stephanie strives to take the stress out of chaotic legal situations by communicating openly and representing all clients’ interests in a fearless and strategic manner to achieve desired outcomes.

Charlotte Nielsen

Charlotte has practiced intellectual property and commercial law for more than 10 years, excelling in working across legal jurisdictions. She is admitted in Denmark but not in Australia.

Charlotte takes the time to listen to her clients and never assumes she knows their situation. She likes working with and for them to find the best possible solution to their problems.

Matthew Shearing

Matthew Shearing is a technology & business lawyer who joined the Rouse team in 2019. His passion is helping individuals and businesses understand, manage and overcome the challenges of doing business in the digital age.

Tammy Parsons

A full member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners and undergoing continuous education including a Masters in Applied Law (Wills and Estate Planning) equip Tammy to focus on practical and effective outcomes for her clients of varying levels of complexity, from simple to complex business structures, intricate family dynamics, special needs circumstances and structuring focused on tax effectiveness, asset protection down to simple solutions often overlooked.

Tegan Bowen

Tegan is an optimistic corporate and commercial lawyer, driven by delivering and securing successful outcomes for her clients. Tegan works closely alongside her clients within all facets of their business. Tegan has a pragmatic attitude, sense of drive and revels in her clients’ successes.

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Client Reviews

"I would be happy to recommend your firm to anyone"

Thank you Tammy very much for completing our Will and Powers of Attorney for myself and Aysha. It was something that we have been meaning to do for such a long time. You made such a complicated task feel like a walk in the park. Your insightful comments and proposed strategies for our Will and powers of Attorney were crucial in us making the right decision in the end. The efficiency and speed with which it was finalised was outstanding and I would be happy to recommend your firm to anyone. Thank you and your team for putting our minds at ease.

Mark & AyshaBeaulife Group

"I would definitely recommend Robert Montes at Rouse Lawyers"

We approached Rouse Lawyers due to a shareholder dispute that we needed assistance with. This dispute was very upsetting to us as it involved other family members. Robert Montes was more than helpful with this tricky situation and we were able to solve all issues quite swiftly. Robert was very professional and was able to offer sound advice that greatly improved the outcome. I really liked the way in which he made us feel comfortable with talking to him and then the way in which he then dealt with and executed solutions. I would definitely recommend Robert Montes at Rouse lawyers to people who are looking for assistance and in particular with shareholder disputes. The experience as a whole was very positive and we were able to settle the dispute with minimum fuss.

Kris And Helen EleveldLifestyle Wardrobes

"We have been delighted with the results"

“As a civil contractor in this environment, we need someone we can rely upon when it comes to large payment claims and recovery. Rouse Lawyers has assisted us in a number of recovery matters including Eloise’s fantastic efforts recently with recovery from Walton Constructions. We have been delighted with the results.”

Peter BiondicUniversal Civil Contracting

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17-Page Guide Reveals:

How To Protect Your Business and Your Assets While Allowing Your Business To Thrive

Written by Matthew Rouse, commercial lawyer and founder of Rouse Lawyers.

17-Page Guide Reveals:

How To Protect Your Business and Your Assets While Allowing Your Business To Thrive

Written by Matthew Rouse, commercial lawyer and founder of Rouse Lawyers.

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