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Leanne Matthewson

Director Murdoch Lawyers

Toowoomba, QLD

About Leanne

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.

Practice areas

Commercial Law

Estate Planning

Resume

Experience

Senior Associate

Hemming + Hart Lawyers

Director

Downs Rugby Limited

Sep 2021 - Present • 5 years 1 month

Director

Murdoch Lawyers

Jul 2013 - Present • 13 years 3 months

Past President

YWCA Qld Inc

Jan 2009 - Dec 2011 • 2 years 11 months

Senior Associate

Murdoch Lawyers

Jan 2003 - Jun 2013 • 10 years 5 months

Education

BA, LLB

University of Queensland

1990 - 1994

Downlands College

1988

Awards

2021

Recommended Wills, Estates & Succession Planning Lawyer

Doyle’s Guide

2019

Leading Wills, Estates & Succession Planning Lawyer

Doyle’s Guide

2018

Leading Wills, Estates & Succession Planning Lawyer

Doyle’s Guide

Contact information

Toowoomba, QLD

138 Margaret Street, Toowoomba, QLDWebsite

Practice certificate

Name: Leanne Julie Matthewson
Date of admission: 1997
Specialisations: Family Law Property Law Succession Law
Certification type: Unrestricted Principal

Last checked: 29 Jan 2026 • Checked with Queensland Law Society

Practice areas

Commercial Law

Superannuation
Tax Law
Trusts

Estate Planning