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Messenger Cole Solicitors
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Tom Messenger

Tom Messenger

Principal Messenger Cole Solicitors

Sydney, NSW
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About Tom

Tom Messenger, Principal at Messenger Cole Solicitors, brings over 15 years of legal expertise honed across regional and metropolitan contexts in New South Wales. Having advised a diverse clientele, Tom excels in litigation, transactional matters, property, estates, town planning, and local government law. As an accredited expert in town planning and environment law by the Law Society of New South Wales, he is sought after by individuals, developers, and councils for his adept handling of complex planning issues, property transactions, and Land & Environment Court litigation. Tom’s dedication to addressing challenging problems with the same commitment as if they were his own ensures exceptional value for his clients. Throughout his career, Tom has held significant positions, including Principal Solicitor roles at Messenger Cole Solicitors and Messenger & Messenger, and senior roles at HWL Ebsworth Lawyers. His foundational experiences as Tipstaff and Researcher at the Land & Environment Court of NSW and as a Researcher/Paralegal at Chamberlains Law Firm contributed to his robust understanding of environmental law. Tom graduated with a Bachelor of Laws from The Australian National University, where he was awarded the Prize for Takeovers & Securities Industry Law. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Resource & Environmental Management, underscoring his comprehensive grasp of environmental considerations within legal frameworks. Tom serves clients from both Orange and Sydney, NSW, bringing a strategic and client-focused approach to his legal practice.

Practice areas

Property Law

Resume

Experience

Principal Solicitor

Principal Solicitor

Messenger Cole Solicitors

Oct 2023 - Present • 3 years

Principal Solicitor

Principal Solicitor

Messenger & Messenger

May 2018 - Sep 2023 • 5 years 4 months

Senior Associate

Senior Associate

HWL Ebsworth Lawyers

Jul 2017 - Apr 2018 • 9 months

Associate

Associate

HWL Ebsworth Lawyers

Jul 2014 - Jul 2017 • 3 years

Solicitor

Solicitor

Jan 2011 - Jul 2014 • 3 years 6 months

Solicitor

Solicitor

Lindsay Taylor Lawyers

Jan 2010 - Jan 2011 • 1 year

Tipstaff/Researcher

Tipstaff/Researcher

Land & Environment Court of NSW

Jan 2009 - Jan 2010 • 1 year

Researcher/Paralegal

Researcher/Paralegal

Chamberlains Law Firm

Jan 2006 - Jan 2008 • 2 years

Education

Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Resource & Environmental Management

Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Resource & Environmental Management

The Australian National University

2004

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)

The Australian National University

2004 - 2008

Contact information

Sydney, NSW

123-125 Macquarie Street, Sydney, NSWWebsite

Practice certificate

Name
Tom Messenger
Date of admission
2010
Specialisations
Local Government & Planning/Planning & Environment
Certification type
Principal of a law practice
Class
Law Practice
Region
NSW

Last checked: 16 Feb 2026 • Checked with Law Society of NSW

Practice areas

Property Law
  • Conveyancing