Stephen Earl, a consultant at Earl & Associates, has been a dedicated commercial lawyer since 2005, joining the firm in 2013. With extensive experience working with public and private companies, financiers, and high net worth individuals, Stephen excels in understanding client objectives to provide practical legal advice for achieving optimal business outcomes. His legal expertise covers commercial matters and extends to trusts, wills, and the administration of deceased estates, offering guidance on related disputes. Stephen's advocacy skills are well recognised, having appeared in the Supreme Court of Victoria, the Federal Court of Australia, and courts across neighbouring Pacific jurisdictions. He is also entitled to practise in Kiribati and Tuvalu, illustrating his significant regional reach. His career journey includes roles such as Director at Ballina Jockey Club and Partner at Earl & Associates since 2016. Stephen previously served as a lawyer with McCluskys Lawyers and as Crown Counsel in Tuvalu's Office of the Attorney-General. Stephen's educational background features a Bachelor of Arts and Law from Bond University and a Graduate Certificate of Applied Finance and Investment from Kaplan Education. This blend of legal and financial education equips him to navigate complex financial matters within legal contexts.
Director
Ballina Jockey Club
May 2021 - Present • 5 years 6 months
Partner
Earl & Associates
Jul 2016 - Present • 10 years 4 months
Lawyer
McCluskys Lawyers
Mar 2009 - Jul 2015 • 6 years 4 months
Crown Counsel
Office of Attorney-General, Government of Tuvalu
Jan 2008 - Jan 2009 • 1 year
Post Graduate Certificate of Applied Finance and Investment
Kaplan Education
2010
Graduate Certificate of Applied Finance and Investment
Kaplan Edication
2008 - 2008
Bachelor, Arts, Law
Bond University
2000 - 2003
Last checked: 1 Apr 2026 • Checked with Victorian Legal Services Board
