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Megan Arends

Principal Lawyer Arends Migration Law Pty Ltd

Newmarket, QLD

About Megan

Megan Arends serves as the Principal Lawyer at Arends Migration Law and brings a wealth of expertise, particularly in immigration law, where she is recognised as a Queensland Law Society Accredited Specialist. Her distinguished career includes being acknowledged in Doyle's Guide for Leading Immigration Lawyers & Agents in Queensland for 2025, highlighting her dedication to client service and legal excellence. With over two decades in legal practice, Megan's journey began at Macrossans Lawyers. She then expanded her expertise at Hawthorn Cuppaidge & Badgery, embracing roles that honed her skills over four years. Her leadership and management capabilities blossomed during her tenure as Practice Manager at Greenberg Australia, followed by a strategic move to Fragomen as a Senior Associate focusing on immigration matters. Her long-standing association with Minter Ellison solidified her reputation as a Special Counsel and Immigration Specialist, where she contributed significantly for over 13 years. In 2025, Megan channelled her vast experience into creating Arends Migration Law, reinforcing her position as a leading figure in immigration law. Megan's academic foundation is equally impressive, with a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations from The University of Queensland, complemented by a Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice from Queensland University of Technology. Her comprehensive legal background and commitment to her clients underscore her role as a skilled practitioner and leader in the legal community.

Practice areas

Immigration Law

Resume

Experience

Director & Principal Lawyer

Arends Migration Law · Self-employed

May 2025 - Present • 1 year 5 months

Special Counsel/Immigration Specialist

Minter Ellison

Oct 2011 - May 2025 • 13 years 7 months

Senior Associate

Fragomen

May 2011 - Oct 2011 • 5 months

Practice Manager

Greenberg Australia

Jun 2007 - May 2011 • 3 years 11 months

Lawyer

Australian Migration & Visa Lawyers

Jan 2007 - Jan 2008 • 1 year

Associate

Hawthorn Cuppaidge & Badgery

Jan 2003 - Jan 2007 • 4 years

Lawyer

Macrossans Lawyers

Jan 2001 - Jan 2003 • 2 years

Education

Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice

QUT (Queensland University of Technology)

2001

Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

The University of Queensland

1994 - 2000

Bachelor of Arts (BA)

The University of Queensland

1994

Awards

2025

Recognised in the 2025 Doyle's Guide for Leading Immigration Lawyers & Agents in Queensland

Doyle's Guide

Contact information

Newmarket, QLD

Newmarket, QLDWebsite

Practice certificate

Name: Megan Frances Arends
Date of admission: 2001
Specialisations: Immigration Law
Certification type: Unrestricted Principal

Last checked: 9 Mar 2026 • Checked with Queensland Law Society

Practice areas

Immigration Law