Ravind Chandra is the Principal at Mint Legal, a self-employed role he has excelled in both in New Zealand and Australia since 2018. Based in Brisbane, Ravind's extensive legal expertise extends across corporations law, immigration law, workplace relations, employment and safety, business and commercial law, and succession law. His practice also includes elder law, both commercial and residential property law, intellectual property, planning and environment law, and franchising law. Ravind's legal journey has been marked by a wealth of experience, beginning as a solicitor at U M Legal where he excelled in property and commercial law. His responsibilities included managing the sale and purchase of residential, investment, and commercial properties, as well as sale and purchase transactions involving businesses. Additionally, he provided legal services in employment law, immigration law, wills, trusts and estates, and family law, including separation and divorce matters. A career highlight includes serving as an in-house counsel for Michel's Patisserie with the Retail Food Group, where he supported business objectives through legal guidance. Previously, as Director of Ravitac Consulting Limited, Ravind provided consulting in employment law and environmental law, assisting with collective bargaining and the preparation of health, safety, quality, and environmental management policies. Ravind holds a Bachelor of Laws from Auckland University of Technology, complemented by a Graduate Certificate in Law and a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from the University of Otago. His commitment to both legal and business acumen is further reflected in his Master of Business Administration, where he focused on commercialisation strategies within the biotechnology sector, showcasing his interdisciplinary expertise. A versatile legal professional, Ravind continues to enhance his practice with an ongoing pursuit of a Master of Laws, ensuring his clients receive knowledgeable, strategic advice tailored to their specific needs. His proficiency in wills, conveyancing, and probate underpins his comprehensive approach to legal services.
Principal
Mint Legal NZ & Australia
Jul 2021 - Present • 5 years 4 months
Principal
Mint Legal (Australia) Pty Ltd
Oct 2018 - Present • 8 years 1 month
Solicitor
Self employed - locum
Nov 2017 - Present • 9 years
In-House Counsel
Retail Food Group
Jul 2017 - Oct 2017 • 3 months
Solicitor
U M Legal
Sep 2015 - Mar 2017 • 1 year 6 months
Solicitor
BT Law Auckland
Jan 2015 - Aug 2015 • 7 months
Director
Ravitac Consulting Limited
Mar 2013 - Dec 2016 • 3 years 9 months
Graduate Certificate in Law, RMA & Iwi Corporate Governance
University of Auckland
2012 - 2013
Bachelor of Laws (LLB), General Law
Auckland University of Technology
2011 - 2013
Graduate Diploma in Commerce, Accounting/Taxation
Victoria University of Wellington
2009 - 2010
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General
University of Otago MBA
2004 - 2006
Post-graduate Diploma in Science, Environmental Science
University of Otago
2000 - 2013
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Chemistry
University of Otago
1993
Last checked: 11 Feb 2026 • Checked with Queensland Law Society
