Ben McTaggart is the Co-founding Director of McTaggart Grant Lawyers and an Accredited Specialist in Business Law. With a focus on corporate and commercial law, Ben excels in mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, and private equity investment. His expertise extends to advisory work for start-ups, secured lending, and a host of general commercial matters. Ben's international experience spans top-tier firms in Australia, the United Kingdom, and New Zealand, enabling him to provide clients with insightful legal solutions that transform complex issues into clear strategies. Known for his integrity and clarity, Ben has established a reputation for guiding clients through high-stakes transactions with ease. His commitment to delivering results is evident in the long-term trust he has built across various sectors and business sizes. Ben is dedicated to offering legal advice that is not only expert and strategic but also straightforward and effective. He holds a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) from Queensland University of Technology and a Diploma of Legal Practice from the College of Law. Ben is also passionate about mentoring emerging lawyers and is an advocate for the legal profession. Balancing his professional life with personal interests, he enjoys taking his children to sporting events and is an avid cricket enthusiast.
Director
McTaggart Grant Lawyers
Jan 2020 - Present • 6 years 10 months
Legal and Commercial Manager
Poolwerx Corporation Pty Ltd
Aug 2019 - Jan 2020 • 5 months
Senior Associate
MinterEllison
Aug 2016 - Aug 2019 • 3 years
Senior Associate
Bell Gully
Oct 2012 - Feb 2016 • 3 years 4 months
Associate
Kennedys
Sep 2011 - Sep 2012 • 1 year
Sprecher Grier Halberstam LLP
Dec 2010 - Sep 2011 • 9 months
Solicitor
HopgoodGanim Lawyers
Jan 2008 - Oct 2010 • 2 years 9 months
Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice, Law
The College of Law Australia
2008
LLB (Hons), Law
QUT (Queensland University of Technology)
2003 - 2007
Last checked: 27 Apr 2026 • Checked with Queensland Law Society
