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Andrew Taylor

Andrew Taylor

Corporate Lawyer Rockland Legal

Highgate Hill, QLD

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About Andrew

Andrew Taylor is a seasoned corporate lawyer with a distinguished career spanning over two decades. Admitted in Queensland in 2001, Andrew has dedicated his practice to corporate advisory, commercial law, and intellectual property. His expertise shines in the areas of complex contract drafting, mergers and acquisitions, and trademark registrations. Andrew's approach is defined by the provision of pragmatic legal solutions to complex commercial issues. Andrew currently directs Rockland Legal, where he provides consulting legal services to law firms and private clients, a role he has excelled in since 2021. His association with You Legal, where he serves as a Senior Consulting Lawyer, underscores his capability in safeguarding medical practices through strategic legal advice. His leadership was previously demonstrated at McCarthy Durie Lawyers and Toogoods Lawyers, where he played pivotal roles in managing commercial legal services for SMEs and family businesses across various sectors. Beyond his legal practice, Andrew's commitment to community and environmental causes is reflected in his ownership of Dundas Nature Refuge and his active participation on boards such as Watergum Community Inc and First Hike Project. His extensive involvement extends to educational and health service sectors, previously serving on the Children's Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service board and contributing to the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia. Andrew holds a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Queensland and has undertaken advanced studies in digital law and bioethics, highlighting his commitment to remaining at the forefront of evolving legal landscapes. His multi-faceted background and decades of experience make him an invaluable asset to clients seeking expert legal guidance.

Practice areas

Commercial Law

Intellectual Property

Resume

Experience

Board Member

Board Member

Watergum Community Inc

Mar 2022 - Present • 4 years 7 months

Director

Director

Rockland Legal

Jun 2021 - Present • 5 years 4 months

Board Member

Board Member

First Hike Project

Nov 2020 - Present • 5 years 11 months

Owner - Dundas Nature Refuge

Owner - Dundas Nature Refuge

Dundas Nature Refuge

Sep 2020 - Present • 6 years 1 month

Senior Consulting Lawyer

Senior Consulting Lawyer

You Legal

Jan 2020 - Present • 6 years 9 months

Partner

Partner

McCarthy Durie Lawyers

Mar 2016 - Jun 2021 • 5 years 3 months

Deputy Chair & Board Member

Deputy Chair & Board Member

Children's Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service

Jul 2012 - Mar 2013 • 8 months

Committee Member

Committee Member

QLS Access to Justice/Pro Bono Law Committee

Feb 2012 - Oct 2012 • 8 months

Board Member

Board Member

Occupational Therapy Board of Australia

Jul 2011 - Jun 2014 • 2 years 11 months

Director/Lawyer

Toogoods Lawyers

Apr 2006 - Feb 2016 • 9 years 10 months

Legal Member

Occupational Therapists Board of Queensland

Jun 2004 - Jul 2012 • 8 years 1 month

In House Counsel

In House Counsel

Trilby Misso

Jun 2004 - Apr 2006 • 1 year 10 months

Member - Advisory to the Board

Montserrat Day Hospitals

Jan 2003 - Jan 2012 • 9 years

Associate

Associate

Carter Newell Lawyers

Feb 2001 - Jan 2004 • 2 years 11 months

Lawyer

Lawyer

redchip lawyers

Jan 1998 - Jan 2001 • 3 years

Education

Masters in Digital Law, Law, ethics and governance in digital technologies (AI, ADM, Crypto)

Masters in Digital Law, Law, ethics and governance in digital technologies (AI, ADM, Crypto)

Monash University

2022

Masters in Bioethics - Not completed, Healthcare Law and Ethics

Masters in Bioethics - Not completed, Healthcare Law and Ethics

Monash University

2004 - 2011

Certificate, International Comparative Law

University of Queensland/University of Wisconsin

1999

Bachelor of Laws, Commercial/Corporate Law

Bachelor of Laws, Commercial/Corporate Law

The University of Queensland

1998 - 1999

Bachelor of Theology, Logic, Philosophy

Sydney School of Divinity/University of Sydney

1993 - 1997

Contact information

Highgate Hill, QLD

55 Gloucester Street, Highgate Hill, QLDWebsite

Practice certificate

Name: Andrew John Taylor
Date of admission: 2001
Specialisations: Business and Commercial Law, Intellectual Property
Certification type: Unrestricted Principal
Region: QLD

Last checked: 8 Mar 2026 • Checked with Queensland Law Society

Practice areas

Intellectual Property

Patents and Trademarks