Brian Gillard

Brian Gillard, the Principal at Gillard Consulting Lawyers, is a distinguished professional in commercial law, steering teams through major acquisitions and complex commercial disputes. His extensive expertise includes advising stakeholders in business ventures, with a key focus on dispute resolution and litigation. Brian is passionately involved in resolving intricate legal challenges, engaging in strategic consultations with clients to develop effective tactical approaches. His remarkable career includes pivotal roles such as working in-house for an Australian start-up in London and advising on high-profile acquisitions such as the Emperor Gold Mine in Fiji. He has successfully conducted proceedings against the vendor of the Bellambi Colliery, executing a six-year strategy that significantly elevated his client's position, valued at $392 million. His adept handling of arbitration led to a successful recovery of damages and costs exceeding US$10 million against a subsidiary of Xstrata Coal. Brian has excelled in defending directors against statutory claims and navigating administrative law challenges, advocating for clients in complex scenarios. His experience extends to prosecuting claims for major building defects and advising on the sale of significant rural properties. His expertise in negotiating innovative corporate debt instruments for substantial building projects and structuring cross-border ventures for green technology underscores his commitment to forward-thinking legal solutions. He holds a Bachelor of Science with a Bachelor of Laws from Macquarie University and a Masters of Laws from The University of Sydney, with admissions to the Supreme Court of New South Wales and the High Court of Australia. Brian is an active member of the Law Society of NSW, the Australian Institute of Company Directors, and The Commercial Law Association of Australia.