

David Mackie is a director with over 20 years of experience practising law. He oversees client management, business development, and the strategic growth of the firm, applying a practical and results-driven approach to his work. David is dedicated to achieving outcomes that meet clients’ needs with distinction. His legal expertise spans multiple areas including commercial and insurance litigation, dispute resolution, commercial advisory and corporate law, insolvency, debt recovery, leasing and retail disputes, construction disputes, planning and environment matters, and taxation and revenue law. He has worked across a wide range of industries, providing tailored advice and effective representation. David is also experienced in advocacy and mediation, regularly conducting conferences to resolve disputes. His skills extend to drafting complex commercial agreements such as shareholder and unit holder agreements, buy/sell arrangements, loan, licensing, partnership, joint venture, management, project, and development contracts. He has significant experience handling body corporate and shareholder disputes, delivering clear, strategic advice in complex situations. Known for his direct and succinct communication style, David aims to offer holistic advice that is tactically sound and grounded in industry realities, always coupled with a clear action plan for clients. Outside of his professional life, David is a committed father of six. He enjoys surfing, following the Boxing Day Test, and engaging with the outdoors. He also takes an active interest in his children’s various extra-curricular activities. David’s qualifications include admission to the Supreme Court of Queensland and the High Court of Australia. He holds a Bachelor of Business (Accountancy) and a Bachelor of Laws. He is a member of the Queensland Law Society, the Gold Coast Central Chamber of Commerce, and the QUT Law School Alumni.
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Legal Practitioner Director
Mackie Legal
Jun 2017 - Present • 9 years 5 months
Legal Practitioner Director
MSQ Legal Pty Ltd
May 2012 - Jun 2017 • 5 years 1 month
Head of Litigation Qld
Raj Lawyers
Dec 2008 - Jun 2012 • 3 years 6 months
Solicitor
Shine Lawyers
Sep 2008 - Jul 2009 • 10 months
Solicitor
Price & Roobottom (now known as Potts Lawyers)
May 2007 - Sep 2008 • 1 year 4 months

Lecturer
Queensland University of Technology
Dec 2006 - Dec 2007 • 1 year

Practice Group Leader Compensation & Insurance
Gilshenan & Luton Lawyers
Dec 1995 - Dec 2007 • 12 years
Solicitor
Ffrench Wright & Dennett
Dec 1993 - Dec 1996 • 3 years

Bachelor of Business (Accountancy) / Bachelor of Laws
QUT (Queensland University of Technology)
1990 - 1994
Last checked: 5 Jun 2025 • Checked with Queensland Law Society