Dane Grauf
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Dane Grauf

Dane Grauf

Special Counsel & Practice Leader The Small Business Lawyer - LEAP

location
Tingalpa, QLD
Click to Reveal Phone Number07 3185 ..

About Dane

Dane Grauf serves as Special Counsel and Practice Leader with over 15 years of rich experience in commercial law. He is renowned for his strategic thinking and practical advice, having established a successful practice where he combines technical expertise with a pragmatic approach. Dane specialises in insolvency law, holding postgraduate qualifications in the field, and has appeared in courts across Australia to handle complex insolvency, restructuring, and commercial disputes. His client base spans small business owners to directors of listed companies, providing them with insightful advice, often predicting and countering the actions of opposing parties. This foresight frequently leads to efficient and favourable outcomes for his clients. Prior to his current role, Dane was a Senior Associate at Taylor David Lawyers, where he honed his skills in insolvency and reconstruction law. His early career included roles in quality assurance and management consulting, offering him a unique perspective on business operations. Academically, Dane is well-equipped, having completed a Bachelor of Laws with Honours at QUT and additional legal training at Bond University. Known for his ability to guide clients through legal challenges with confidence, Dane balances his professional life with a passion for fitness and family, staying active with his two young boys. His dedication to clients and commitment to effective, clear communication underpin his esteemed reputation in the legal community.

Practice Areas

Commercial Law
Intellectual Property

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Resume

Experience

Director
Director
Grauf O'Brien Lawyers
Oct 2016 - Present · 9 years 7 months
Senior Associate
Senior Associate
Taylor David Lawyers
Apr 2011 - Oct 2016 · 5 years 6 months
Quality Assurance Auditor and Management Consultant
Quality Assurance Auditor and Management Consultant
O'Briens Coaching
Jan 2005 - Mar 2008 · 3 years 2 months

Education

Insolvency Education Program, Insolvency Law
Insolvency Education Program, Insolvency Law
QUT (Queensland University of Technology)
2012
Practical Legal Training, Law
Practical Legal Training, Law
Bond University
2011
Bachelor of Laws (Hons), Law
Bachelor of Laws (Hons), Law
QUT (Queensland University of Technology)
2008 - 2010
Bachelor of Business, Marketing & Management
Bachelor of Business, Marketing & Management
University of the Sunshine Coast
2002 - 2007

Contact Information

Tingalpa, QLD

Location22B, 1631 Wynnum Road, Tingalpa, QLD
Click to Reveal Phone Number(07) 318..

Practice Certificate

Name
Dane Grauf
Date of Admission
2011
Specialisations
Corporations Law, Bankruptcy and Insolvency, Business and Commercial Law, Property - Commercial
Certification type
Unrestricted Principal
Region
QLD
CheckLast checked: 6 May 2026
Checked with the Queensland Law Society

Practice Categories

Commercial Law
  • Company Secretarial
  • Farm Succession Planning
  • General Advice
  • Notary Public
  • Strata Law
  • Superannuation
  • Tax Law
  • Technology Law
  • Trusts
Intellectual Property
  • Disputes
  • General Advice