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David Heasley

Special Counsel Salt Legal

Melbourne, VIC

About David

David Heasley is a Special Counsel at Salt Legal, bringing over 15 years of experience as a senior lawyer in commercial and intellectual property law. He advises and represents clients in complex, high-value contracts and subcontracts, working with leading companies and suppliers across various industries. David’s expertise includes defence contracts, as well as assisting clients with business and franchise sales, acquisitions, and a broad range of commercial arrangements and disputes. His practical approach helps clients navigate intricate legal matters with confidence.

Practice areas

Commercial Law

Intellectual Property

Resume

Experience

Senior Counsel

Attune Legal

Dec 2023 - Present • 2 years 10 months

Co-Founder

Alongside Defence Consulting

May 2021 - Present • 5 years 5 months

Director

Silicon Beach Australia

Apr 2021 - Present • 5 years 6 months

Co Director

Alongside Defence Consulting

Apr 2021 - Present • 5 years 6 months

Lawyer, Small Business Owner

Heasley Lawyers

Jun 2020 - Present • 6 years 4 months

Commercial Lawyer

Heasley Lawyers

May 2020 - Present • 6 years 5 months

Commercial Manager

L3 Technologies

Jan 2015 - Jun 2020 • 5 years 5 months

Contract Manager

Accenture

May 2012 - Nov 2015 • 3 years 6 months

contracts manager

Thales

Jan 2010 - Apr 2012 • 2 years 3 months

Lawyer

Various

Dec 2005 - Nov 2011 • 5 years 11 months

Education

LLB, law

Deakin University

Graduate Diploma, Law

The Australian National University

Bachelor of Laws - LLB

Deakin University

Contact information

Melbourne, VIC

Level 33, 385 Bourke Street, Melbourne, VICWebsite

Practice certificate

Name: David Heasley
Specialisations: Commercial Law, Energy/Resources, Information technology/Telecommunications, Intellectual Property, Wills and Estates
Certification type: Employee without Trust

Last checked: 14 May 2026 • Checked with Victorian Legal Services

Practice areas

Commercial Law

General Advice

Intellectual Property

Disputes
General Advice