Tom O'Sullivan is a distinguished Senior Solicitor at O'Sullivan Mediation, where he serves as the Principal Mediator. Tom brings extensive expertise in resolving family law, parenting, and property disputes. As a nationally accredited mediator and registered Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner with the Commonwealth Attorney-General's Department, he specialises in mediations that address family provision, contested estate claims, workplace conflicts such as bullying and harassment, and business disputes involving partners and landlords.
Tom is committed to helping clients navigate and resolve conflicts efficiently, reducing stress and legal expenses. His practice encompasses face-to-face, online, and telephone mediations both nationally and internationally. His academic credentials include a Bachelor of Laws, Master of Applied Law majoring in Family Law, Bachelor of Commerce, and Master of Commerce. Additionally, he holds a Graduate Diploma in Family Dispute Resolution and a Graduate Diploma in Counselling, further complemented by Advanced Mediation Training with the Australian Institute of Family Law Arbitrators and Mediators.
Tom's professional affiliations are extensive. He is an Australian lawyer, a Chartered Tax Advisor with The Tax Institute, a Nationally-Accredited Mediator, and a Registered Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner. He is also an active member of The Law Society of Queensland, The Resolution Institute, and The Tax Institute.
His career reflects a dedication to both legal practice and education. At O'Sullivan Legal, Tom focuses on family law, commercial law, tax law, succession law, and estate planning issues, providing clients with effective and affordable legal services. Furthermore, he plays a pivotal role at The Tax Institute as the Course Convenor for the Chartered Tax Adviser program, imparting his technical expertise to future tax professionals. As a lecturer at Macquarie University, Tom inspires postgraduate students in advanced taxation law, enriching their understanding of complex legal issues and policy.
Tom's former role as Deputy Head of Content at Wolters Kluwer underscored his ability to lead and communicate intricate regulatory materials, contributing significantly to well-regarded publications such as the Australian Master Tax Guide. Throughout his career, Tom has been recognised for his analytical acumen, collaborative style, and stakeholder management, which have solidified his standing in the legal and education communities.
