Angus Murray

Angus Murray is a distinguished Partner and Trade Marks Attorney at Irish Bentley Lawyers, where he has spent over 11 years building a reputable career in the fields of intellectual property, administrative law, and insolvency litigation. With a Master of Laws from Stockholm University, Angus’s academic achievements underpin his comprehensive approach to legal challenges, particularly within the realms of ecommerce and digital environments. His academic pursuits are further exemplified by his role as an adjunct professor at the University of Southern Queensland, where he has lectured on topics like privacy and data protection law. In addition to his practical experience, Angus has a strong presence in the legal community. He serves as a board member for the College of Law Queensland Chapter and is a co-founder of the Legal Forecast, reflecting his commitment to innovation within the legal profession. He is also actively involved with the Queensland Council for Civil Liberties and has been instrumental in shaping policies through his previous role as Chair for Electronic Frontiers Australia's Policy Committee. Angus’s educational background is both broad and profound, having completed a Doctor of Philosophy in Law and Communications at Deakin University, with a focus on digital constitutionalism and surveillance law reform. His thesis work and varied postgraduate studies, including a Graduate Diploma in Intellectual Property Law from the University of Melbourne, highlight his deep expertise in intellectual property matters, including copyrights and trade marks. His career's groundwork was laid early during his tenure at Hunt Lawyers and Cleary & Lee Lawyers, and has been enriched through experiences such as his involvement with Telstra Corporation as a Data Integrity Officer. Angus continues to contribute meaningfully to the legal landscape, guided by his intricate understanding of the intersection between law and technology.