LawConnect
Directory
For lawyers
For lawyers
Commercial Law
  • Strata Law
  • Technology Law
Criminal & Traffic
  • Domestic Violence
  • Driving Offences
Employment Law
  • Employment Disputes
  • Unfair Dismissal
  • Workers Compensation
Estate Planning
  • Estate Disputes
  • Power of Attorney
  • Probate
  • Wills and Estates
Family Law
  • Children's Law
  • De facto Relationships
  • Divorce and Separation
  • Financial Agreements
  • Parenting and Child Support
  • Property and Financial Settlement
Immigration Law
  • Visas
Intellectual Property
Litigation & Disputes
  • Building and Construction
  • Civil Litigation
  • Debt Recovery
  • Disability
Personal Injury
  • Medical Negligence
  • Motor Vehicle Accident
  • Professional Negligence
  • Public Liability & Claims
Property Law
  • Conveyancing
  • Property Disputes
LawConnect
Australia
Australia
United Kingdom
USA
Get help
Get legal clarityRequest a lawyer
Browse
HomeDirectoryLegal case studiesFor lawyersAbout
InsightsFAQsContact usAccount
TermsPrivacy policyCookiesSitemap
Australia
Australia
United Kingdom
USA
Copyright © 2026 LEAP Legal Software.
All rights reserved.
O'Neill McDonald Lawyers
Greg McDonald cover
Greg McDonald

Greg McDonald

Principal O'Neill McDonald Lawyers

Sydney, NSW
Contact us

About Greg

Greg McDonald serves as Principal, bringing extensive experience advising a diverse range of clients across multiple industries including regional and state government agencies, mining, transport services, insurance, agriculture, as well as franchisors and franchisees. His expertise encompasses risk management, share and business sale agreements, commercial transactions and disputes, shareholder and director rights, insurance matters, business structuring and succession planning, along with franchise agreements. Greg prioritises preventing unnecessary litigation and associated costs for his commercial clients by identifying and addressing potential risks early. He develops tailored strategies to efficiently manage these risks in a commercially sensible way. Known for his pragmatic approach, Greg leverages his deep understanding of business issues to translate complex legal concepts into clear, accessible language. He provides practical recommendations focused on achieving timely, effective outcomes that align with his clients’ commercial goals. Recognising that many business disputes stem from unresolved employment, ownership, and entitlement matters, Greg assists his clients in structuring and managing their businesses to minimise such conflicts as they grow. When disputes do arise, he applies his negotiation and mediation skills to facilitate resolution among diverse stakeholders, helping clients navigate challenging situations with confidence and clarity.

Practice areas

Commercial Law
Employment Law
Litigation & Disputes

Resume

Experience

Principal

Principal

O'Neill McDonald Lawyers

Sep 2014 - Present • 12 years 2 months

Consultant

Consultant

Coleman Greig Lawyers

Jul 2013 - Sep 2014 • 1 year 2 months

Legal Consultant

Legal Consultant

Self-employed

Mar 2011 - Jul 2013 • 2 years 4 months

General Manager

General Manager

Queensland Coal Corporation

Dec 2008 - Dec 2009 • 1 year

Partner in charge of Newcastle Office

Partner in charge of Newcastle Office

Hicksons Lawyers

Dec 2005 - Dec 2010 • 5 years

Solicitor in charge of Nelson Bay Office

Solicitor in charge of Nelson Bay Office

Arnold Lawyers

Dec 2004 - Dec 2005 • 1 year

Senior Associate

Senior Associate

Hicksons Lawyers

Dec 1997 - Dec 2004 • 7 years

Senior Associate from Solicitor from Law Clerk

Senior Associate from Solicitor from Law Clerk

Sparke Helmore

Dec 1986 - Dec 1997 • 11 years

Education

Bachelor of Arts (BA), Law

Bachelor of Arts (BA), Law

University of Sydney

1983 - 1986

Contact information

Sydney, NSW

56 Pitt Street, Sydney, NSW 2000Website

Practice certificate

Name
Gregory Matthew McDonald
Date of admission
1991
Certification type
Principal of a law practice
Class
Law Practice
Region
CITY OF SYDNEY

Last checked: 15 May 2026 • Checked with The Law Society of NSW

Practice areas

Commercial Law
    Employment Law
      Litigation & Disputes