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Gibson MacNeill Lawyers
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Tom Nevin

Tom Nevin

Special Counsel Gibson MacNeill Lawyers

Brisbane, QLD
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About Tom

Tom Nevin is an accomplished Special Counsel with a distinguished career in litigation. Having qualified in Queensland in 2008, he has since gained extensive experience across leading Australian national and top-tier firms. His expertise further extended internationally when he qualified in England and Wales in 2019, working with UK and international firms on complex multi-million GBP and USD High Court claims, international arbitrations, insolvencies, and restructurings. Tom’s diverse background also includes numerous in-house roles and secondments with several international companies, enriching his understanding of commercial solutions. His strategic mindset is instrumental in devising effective solutions for disputes, employment, corporate, and M&A matters. His professional journey includes significant roles such as Senior Legal Counsel and Director at notable companies, bringing a wealth of knowledge to his current position at Gibson MacNeill Lawyers. As a member of the Queensland Law Society, Tom holds a dual qualification with admissions in the Supreme Court of Queensland, the High Court of Australia, and England and Wales. He holds a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws from the University of Queensland, complemented by a Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance and a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice. Outside the office, Tom enjoys fishing and training in Jiu Jitsu, bringing balance to his professional accomplishments.

Practice areas

Commercial Law
Employment Law
Litigation & Disputes

Resume

Experience

Special Counsel

Special Counsel

Gibson MacNeill Lawyers

Jan 2026 - Present • 10 months

Senior Associate

Senior Associate

RUSSELLS, lawyers

Mar 2025 - Jan 2026 • 10 months

Director

Director

Loquitur

Aug 2020 - Present • 6 years 3 months

Senior Legal Counsel - Disputes

Senior Legal Counsel - Disputes

Sonnedix

Apr 2020 - Jul 2020 • 3 months

Associate and Senior Associate

Associate and Senior Associate

Paul Hastings

Jan 2014 - Oct 2019 • 5 years 9 months

Foreign Qualified Lawyer

Foreign Qualified Lawyer

Government Legal Department

Mar 2013 - Jul 2014 • 1 year 4 months

Foreign Qualified Lawyer

Foreign Qualified Lawyer

Fried Frank

Jan 2012 - Sep 2012 • 8 months

Solicitor

Solicitor

TressCox Lawyers

Feb 2009 - Sep 2011 • 2 years 7 months

Solicitor/Trainee

Solicitor/Trainee

DibbsBarker

Mar 2007 - Jan 2009 • 1 year 10 months

Education

Toowoomba Grammar School

Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance

Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance

Kaplan Australia

2009 - 2011

Legal Practice Graduate Diploma

Legal Practice Graduate Diploma

The College of Law, Queensland, GDL

2008

B.A./LL.B. (Hons)

B.A./LL.B. (Hons)

The University of Queensland

2007

B.A./LL.B

B.A./LL.B

University of Nottingham

2004 - 2004

Contact information

Brisbane, QLD

Level 7, 316 Adelaide Street, Brisbane, QLD 4000Website

Practice certificate

Name
Tom Nevin
Date of admission
2008
Specialisations
Civil Litigation
Certification type
Unrestricted Employee
Region
QLD

Last checked: 1 Oct 2026 • Checked with Queensland Law Society

Practice areas

Commercial Law
    Employment Law
      Litigation & Disputes