About Donal
Donal Griffin is a lawyer with over 25 years of experience in private client and business matters. Having worked in both large and boutique firms across Australia, the UK, and Ireland, Donal is dedicated to helping clients navigate complex legal situations with ease. Known for his ability to simplify intricate legal arrangements, he has gained a reputation as the lawyer's lawyer.
Holding a master's degree in Wills and estates, Donal has a keen interest in assisting vulnerable beneficiaries, ensuring that they can manage their inheritance effectively. His experience includes acting for business owners and families with complex needs, especially in ensuring businesses are always prepared for sale or succession.
As the principal at Legacy Law since 2014, Donal has focused on helping clients with financial strategies and estate planning, leveraging his skill in making sophisticated structures manageable and understandable. Prior to this, he served as director at de Groots wills and estate lawyers, advising executives and handling complex international disputes and estate administration.
Donal also spent time as an estate planning adviser with PwC, catering to the firm's partners and C-suite executives, and as a financial adviser at Centric Wealth, providing high-end advice to various clients. Additionally, he has contributed to the legal community through lecturing on practice management and finance at the College of Law.
His educational background includes a Master of Laws with a major in Wills and Estates, a TEP qualification in Trusts and Estates, and certification in Family Systems, reflecting his commitment to continued learning and understanding both legal and human dynamics.
