Joshua Michaels

Joshua Michaels, Managing Director of NDA Law, is a seasoned practitioner in civil litigation. His expertise encompasses a broad spectrum of litigation scenarios, including building and construction, partnership disputes, consumer law, insurance issues, and appeals. He adeptly prosecutes and defends cases across the Magistrates Court, District Court, and Supreme Court, offering vital support to solicitors and barristers. Acknowledged for his excellence, Joshua has received accolades such as the Best Civil Litigation Law Firm award in Australia and a Distinction in Building and Construction Law from the APAC Insider Awards. He holds prominent roles within the legal community, including Chair of the Commercial Law Committee and serving on the Civil Litigation Committee, as well as the Council of the Law Society of South Australia. His membership in The Tax Institute of Australia further underscores his wide-ranging legal acumen. Beyond building and construction, Joshua boasts substantial proficiency in banking and finance. He provides comprehensive advice on regulation and compliance, covering financial services regulation, and offering guidance on both commercial and residential lending. His clientele includes lenders and borrowers alike. Recognised as a formidable defamation lawyer, Joshua has achieved successful outcomes for clients whose reputations required defending. His meticulous approach ensures all issues are thoroughly examined, focusing on effective and cost-efficient resolutions. Joshua’s commitment to delivering exceptional service builds strong client relationships and prioritises successful outcomes. Joshua’s extensive experience includes his tenure as Managing Director at Joshua Davies Legal and roles at Legal Projects Commercial Lawyers, Richards Legal, and Buckworth Keady Lawyers. His grounding in commercial litigation, banking, finance law, and regulatory compliance highlights his versatile skill set. Earlier, he contributed as a research associate to Paul Slattery QC and offered his services at the Adelaide Magistrates Court Legal Advisory Clinic. Joshua holds a degree in law from Flinders University and began his educational journey at Blackfriars Priory School and Christian Brothers College.