Zane Castle

Zane Castle serves as the Principal at H Drakos and Company Solicitors Pty Ltd, where he draws on his comprehensive experience in commercial matters, with specific emphasis on property law, business transactions, commercial leasing, and estate planning. Having been mentored by the firm's founder, Harold Drakos, Zane has cultivated a profound understanding of the legal landscape and applies an innovative approach to client solutions, integrating new technologies to enhance efficiency and responsiveness. Prior to his current role, Zane spent over four years as a customer assistant at Harvey Norman, an experience that honed his communication skills and reinforced the value of exemplary service, further fueling his commitment to his clients. Zane commenced his legal career as a solicitor at H Drakos and Company, where he's contributed for over a decade, now serving as a director. His legal grounding was further enriched by a legal placement at Olsen Lawyers, where he gained practical insights and training in the LEAP legal software suite. His tenure as a Law Reform Research Assistant at the LGBTI Community Legal Centre equipped him with skills in legal research and advocacy, focusing on areas such as surrogacy, adoption, and criminal defences. Zane's educational background includes Practical Legal Training at Queensland University of Technology with a focus on administrative, employment, commercial law, civil litigation, and property law. He holds a Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Laws with a concentration on International Business Law from Southern Cross University, underpinning his proficiency in managing complex legal matters with a global perspective.