Nathan has been admitted as a legal practitioner since 2010, commencing practice at the private Bar in 2019.

Since coming to the Queensland Bar, Nathan regularly appears in the Federal Circuit Court and State Courts, practicing predominantly in family law, domestic violence, estates litigation, and civil law matters.

Nathan is also a Nationally Accredited Mediator and Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (FDRP) who is often requested to mediate in family law, civil, employment and estate disputes. Nathan’s alternative dispute resolution practice also includes mediating throughout regional Queensland and developing an Adult Restorative Justice Conferencing (Justice mediations) practice, where suitable.

Prior to coming to the Bar, Nathan served as a Naval Officer, Infantry Officer, and Legal Officer in the Australian Defence Force. He also previously served the State of Queensland as a Constable in the Queensland Police Service.

Nathan completed his legal training at Bond University, graduating a Bachelor of Laws with Honours and a Bachelor of Arts majoring in criminology and international relations. He also holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) which he completed at Charles Sturt University.

When not otherwise engaged in legal work, Nathan has a keen interest in assisting the development of the next generation of lawyers. Known for his personable and approachable demeanour, he is a Sessional Academic at QUT, a guest lecturer at Bond University and enjoys opportunities to meet and mentor law students. Nathan serves his local community as a member of the Rural Fire Service, is a keen motorcyclist and considers himself a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu aficionado.

Administrative

Alternative Dispute Resolution

Appellate

Commercial

Domestic Violence

Family Law

General Commercial Litigation

Mediator

Bar Association of Queensland

Family Law Practitioners’ Association of Queensland Limited

Gold Coast Bar Association

Cold Coast District Law Association