Helen Kay serves as the Managing Director at Rise Legal, an innovative commercial and corporate law firm based in Queensland, Australia. With extensive experience in business law, Helen is dedicated to assisting business owners in avoiding unnecessary risks by delivering customised legal guidance. Her approach emphasises understanding each client's unique circumstances, recognising that a tailored strategy is essential for effective legal solutions. Helen's career is marked by significant roles, including her time as a Partner at Creevey Russell Lawyers and Associate Director at Hynes Legal. Her work at LegalVision as a Practice Leader and her role as Head of Corporate & Commercial at Panetta McGrath Lawyers showcase her deep expertise in mergers and acquisitions, franchise law, and business protection. Earlier, Helen held a senior associate position at Allens Arthur Robinson, where she was integral to major projects like the Oakajee Port and Rail Project and the QR National float. Her extensive expertise also includes acting for franchisors, managing commercial acquisitions and disposals, and advising on real estate investment in Australia. Helen's educational background includes a Bachelor's degree in Managerial and Administrative Studies from Aston University and a Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice from The Manchester Metropolitan University. Her dedication to the field is evident through her involvement on the Advisory Board of Coraggio, where she continues to influence and guide business strategies. Under her leadership, Rise Legal has been recognised with multiple awards, such as the ECU Most Innovative Business Award and the HSBC Premier Best New Business of the Year Award, reflecting Helen's commitment to excellence and innovation in legal practice.
Owner/Managing Director
Rise Legal - Business Lawyers
Apr 2020 - Present • 6 years 7 months
Partner
Creevey Russell Lawyers
Jan 2019 - Apr 2020 • 1 year 3 months
Associate Director
Hynes Legal
Apr 2018 - Dec 2018 • 8 months
Practice Leader
LegalVision Australia
May 2017 - Apr 2018 • 11 months
Head of Corporate & Commercial
Panetta McGrath Lawyers
Aug 2016 - May 2017 • 9 months
Managing Director
Rise Legal Pty Ltd
May 2012 - Aug 2016 • 4 years 3 months
Senior Associate
Allens Arthur Robinson
Jun 2010 - May 2012 • 1 year 11 months
Senior Solicitor
Freehills
May 2006 - Jun 2010 • 4 years 1 month
Solicitor
Cobbetts LLP
Mar 2003 - May 2006 • 3 years 2 months
Advisory Board
Coraggio
2021
Post Graduate Diploma, Legal Practice
The Manchester Metropolitan University
2000 - 2001
Bachelor's degree, Managerial & Administrative Studies
Aston University
1996 - 2000
Lawyers Weekly - finalist boutique law firm of the year 2023
Lawyers Weekly
Lawyers Weekly - finalist new law firm of the year 2023
Lawyers Weekly
Lawyers Weekly - finalist regional:suburban law firm of the year 2023
Lawyers Weekly
Last checked: 7 May 2026 • Checked with Queensland Law Society
