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Rouse Lawyers
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Rouse Lawyers

Rouse Lawyers

Newstead, QLD
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About us

Rouse Lawyers is a distinguished Australian commercial law firm offering a refreshing alternative to large law practices burdened by excessive overheads and delayed delivery. Designed for today’s dynamic business environment, the firm excels with agile processes and direct partnerships, ensuring expert and efficient handling of legal matters. Our mission centres on understanding client ambitions, safeguarding interests, and facilitating the achievement of business milestones. Our team comprises adept lawyers who thrive in a technology-driven practice setting, enabling us to deliver top-tier results and real value. Rouse Lawyers maintains its market edge with a core group of commercial experts and a network of external specialists across Australia and New Zealand. We cater to clients who view risk-taking as essential to industry leadership, offering streetwise and pragmatic legal advice exactly when needed. With expertise across ten practice areas, we employ a collaborative approach to cover all commercial legal needs. Our comprehensive legal support spans Mergers & Acquisitions, Commercial Law, Private Wealth and Taxation Law, Franchising, Licensing and Distribution, Commercial Litigation, Technology Law, Intellectual Property Law, Property Law, Employment Law, and Estate Planning. Serving established business owners, SMEs, corporate leaders, and private equity firms, we provide transactional and dispute resolution services, corporate advisory, compliance, taxation and private wealth structuring, IP protection, property and leasing guidance, employment and safety law, and bespoke estate planning. We prioritise partner-style relationships, practical commercial outcomes, fee transparency through a no surprises policy, and a commitment to delivering tangible results and enduring partnerships built on trust, clarity, and shared success.

Practice areas

Commercial Law
Employment Law
Intellectual Property
Property Law

Specialisations

Commercial Law

Rouse Lawyers offers comprehensive expertise in commercial law, providing agile and innovative legal solutions tailored to meet the needs of businesses in a dynamic marketplace. Our approach prioritises a deep understanding of your commercial ambitions, ensuring we deliver practical and efficient legal support across various aspects of business, including mergers and acquisitions, franchising, licensing, and intellectual property. We partner closely with our clients, from established business owners to private equity firms, to navigate both transactional and dispute resolution challenges. Our technology-driven practice enables us to provide timely and effective legal counsel, ensuring that your interests are protected while helping you achieve your business milestones with clarity and confidence.

Intellectual Property

At Rouse Lawyers, we understand the complexities of intellectual property in today’s competitive market. Our team is well-versed in navigating the intricacies of IP law, ensuring that your unique creations and innovations are adequately protected. Whether you are seeking advice on trademarks, patents, or copyright issues, we focus on offering practical solutions that align with your business objectives. We recognise that effective IP management is crucial for fostering growth and maintaining a competitive edge. Our approach combines legal expertise with a keen understanding of your industry landscape, enabling us to assist you in maximising the value of your intellectual assets. By adopting a collaborative ethos, we tailor our services to meet your specific needs, empowering your business to thrive and innovate confidently.

Our team

Matthew Rouse

Matthew Rouse

Managing Director

Newstead, QLD

Specialises in

Commercial LawTechnology Law
David McKewin

David McKewin

Director

Newstead, QLD

Specialises in

Commercial LawLitigation & Disputes

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4.9

117 ratings

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Office locations

Newstead, QLD

Level 1, 1 Breakfast Creek Road, Newstead, QLDWebsite

Practice areas

Commercial Law
  • General Advice
  • Tax Law
  • Technology Law
  • Trusts
Employment Law
  • Employment Disputes
  • General Advice
  • Unfair Dismissal
Intellectual Property
  • Disputes
  • General Advice
  • Patents and Trademarks
Property Law
  • Construction Law
  • Conveyancing
  • General Advice
  • Leases
  • Mortgages