Nicole Murdoch

Nicole Murdoch is an accomplished Director and Lawyer with a strong footing in the realms of commercial, technology, data, and intellectual property law. She holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Systems and a Juris Doctor with First Class Honours. Nicole's legal acumen is buttressed by a Master of Industrial Property from the University of Technology Sydney. Nicole has garnered significant recognition as a Recommended Lawyer in the Doyles Guide and was named a 5-Star Intellectual Property Lawyer by Australasian Lawyers. Her leadership roles include serving as a Director at both the Australian Information Security Association and the au Domain Administration. She is a Fellow of the Institute of Patent and Trade Marks Attorneys of Australia and a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. With a focus on cyber and privacy law, intellectual property enforcement, corporate and technology disputes, reputation management, defamation, and complex commercial litigation, Nicole has effectively advised clients across various sectors. She founded EAGLEGATE Lawyers in 2018, where she continues to serve as a Director, demonstrating her commitment to pioneering exceptional legal services. Prior to her role at EAGLEGATE, Nicole was a Director at Bennett & Philp Lawyers and cultivated extensive expertise as a Senior Associate there. Her legal career commenced as a Solicitor at Minter Ellison, and she has also played vital roles such as a Trade Marks Attorney and Trainee Patent Attorney at Cullens. Nicole's earlier technological roles, including positions at Compaq and E*TRADE Financial, enrich her deep understanding of the intersection between law and technology. Admitted to the Supreme Court of Queensland and the High Court of Australia, Nicole's comprehensive capabilities make her a formidable advocate and advisor in her field.