Patrick Ellwood serves as the Director at Clover Law, bringing nearly two decades of expertise in assisting high net worth individuals and family business owners with tax, estate planning, and asset protection. His extensive practice encompasses advising a diverse range of clients, including family businesses, farming families, entrepreneurs, and startups across Australia. A distinguished figure in his field, Patrick regularly addresses private and professional bodies, sharing his insights as a speaker and published author of several legal textbooks. Notable organisations he has presented for include the Taxation Institute of Australia, the Institute of Public Accountants, and the Queensland Law Society. Passionate about helping business owners maximise their business growth and retirement value, Patrick's dedication and skill are recognised in the legal community. He is listed in Doyle’s Guide as a recommended Wills, Estates & Succession Planning lawyer and features in the Best Lawyers guide for Trusts and Estates and Wealth Management/Succession Planning. Patrick's career journey includes significant roles at View Legal, where he served as Director and Consultant, and McCullough Robertson as a Senior Associate. His academic foundation was laid at The University of Queensland, where he completed a Bachelor of Law and Bachelor of Information Technology.
Director
Clover Law
Oct 2018 - Present • 8 years 1 month
Consultant
View Legal
Jul 2018 - May 2021 • 2 years 10 months
Director
View Legal
May 2014 - Jun 2018 • 4 years 1 month
Senior Associate
McCullough Robertson
Jan 2008 - Jan 2014 • 6 years
Bachelor of Law/Bachelor of Information Technology
The University of Queensland
2002 - 2007
Recommended Wills, Estates & Succession Planning lawyer
Doyle’s Guide
Listed in The Best Lawyers in Australia for Trusts and Estates and Wealth Management/Succession Planning
The Best Lawyers in Australia
Last checked: 3 May 2026 • Checked with Queensland Law Society
