Mathews Hunt Legal

Southport, QLD

About Us

Mathews Hunt Legal, established in 2010, is a distinguished firm specialising in body corporate law, located on the Gold Coast, Queensland. Our practice is dedicated to serving committees of bodies corporate, providing comprehensive legal solutions in areas such as amalgamations, applications to the Commissioner, and assignments. We address issues such as building defects, by-laws and their enforcement, breach notices, and caretaking disputes. Our firm also has expertise in connected commercial law, contract drafting, defamation, discrimination, exclusive use issues, levy recovery, licences and contractual matters, painting and major renovation works, and remuneration reviews. Our approach emphasises proactive and cost-effective advice, maintaining strong client relationships and prioritising the retention of skilled staff. We take pride in our collaborative efforts with body corporate management firms, reinforcing our reputation within the industry. Our principal lawyers, Peter Hunt and Dr Kate Mathews, bring significant experience in handling complex schemes, layered schemes, multiple towers, and integrated resorts. At Mathews Hunt Legal, our focus remains steadfast on acting for bodies corporate in an exclusive capacity, ensuring our commitment to avoiding potential conflicts of interest. Our extensive experience and understanding of body corporate matters equip us to address the unique challenges faced by our clients, offering effective solutions and bolstering our standing as a trusted advisor in this specialised area of law.

Practice Areas

Commercial Law

Intellectual Property

Litigation & Disputes

Specialisations

Commercial Law

Mathews Hunt Legal provides comprehensive legal services centred around body corporate matters, with a strong emphasis on commercial law aspects that impact these entities. The firm’s expertise covers a diverse range of issues, including contractual matters, by-law enforcement, and levy recovery, ensuring that bodies corporate can navigate complex legal landscapes with confidence. The team is adept at handling disputes, facilitating amalgamations, and addressing building defects, tailoring their approach to meet the unique needs of each client. With a commitment to proactive and cost-effective advice, MHL builds enduring relationships with body corporate committees, which underpins their focus on delivering effective legal solutions. Their experience with complex schemes, layered developments, and integrated resorts positions them as a trusted partner in managing legal challenges within the community title framework, assuring clients that their issues will be addressed with expertise and diligence.

Intellectual Property

Mathews Hunt Legal provides comprehensive support in intellectual property matters relevant to bodies corporate, including trademark registration and enforcement. Their understanding of the nuances surrounding the protection of intellectual property rights ensures clients receive tailored strategies to safeguard their assets and brand identity within a competitive landscape. The firm's expertise extends to various contractual matters, helping bodies corporate navigate complex agreements and licensing requirements associated with intellectual property. By fostering strong relationships with clients, Mathews Hunt Legal is well-positioned to offer proactive and effective solutions, ensuring compliance and minimising risk.