Leanne Matthewson

Leanne Matthewson is a distinguished Director with significant expertise in corporate law. With over 15 years of experience, she adeptly navigates complex mergers and acquisitions with a strategic mindset. Leanne holds a Juris Doctor from Harvard Law School, underscoring her commitment to excellence in the legal arena. Clients often describe Leanne as approachable and skilled at demystifying intricate legal matters. Her practice encompasses estate and succession planning, trusts, self-managed superannuation funds, as well as taxation and agribusiness law. Leanne is actively involved with industry organisations, being an Associate Member of the Tax Institute and a member of the SMSF Professionals’ Association of Australia. Her community engagement includes a role as past President of YWCA Queensland and part-time Director at Downs Rugby Limited. Leanne's career journey includes a directorship at Murdoch Lawyers since 2013 and nearly a decade as a Senior Associate before that. Her foundational education at the University of Queensland, where she earned her Bachelor of Arts and Laws, was complemented by her involvement in various societies, including the University Rugby Club and Law Australasia. Known for empowering her clients through informed decision-making, Leanne remains a trusted advisor in her field.