John Mahoney

John Mahoney is the founding partner of Mahoneys and has been a cornerstone of the firm with his profound passion for property law, particularly in management rights. With over 35 years of experience in property and business law, John has meticulously handled a wide range of transactions, from vacant residential land to multimillion-dollar commercial properties, suburban homes to caravan parks, and small hardware businesses to multi-storey hotels. His expertise extends notably to management rights businesses. Throughout his career, John has represented the Australian Resident Accommodation Managers Association, now known as ARAMA National Limited, and played a pivotal role in shaping significant legislation in the management rights sector. His deep-rooted knowledge in this area has made him a trusted advisor to both clients and the industry at large. Known for his ability to navigate complex legal matters, John is adept at guiding clients towards commercially beneficial outcomes, often resolving disputes through expert negotiation, thereby avoiding costly litigation. John's exceptional contributions to the management rights industry have been recognised multiple times, being named ARAMA Service Provider of the Year in 2019, 2020, and 2021. Additionally, he was acknowledged as a leading Queensland Lawyer in the fields of Property & Real Estate and Retail, Commercial, and Industrial Leasing in the 2022 and 2023 editions of Doyle’s Guide to the Australian Legal Profession. In 2023, his longstanding commitment was further honoured with a Lifetime of Service Award from ARAMA. Mahoneys, under John's leadership, was recognised as a leading Queensland Property & Real Estate Law Firm in the Doyle’s Guide for 2022, 2023, and 2024, and was named one of the Best Law Firms in Australia for Real Property Law in 2024. John provides comprehensive services in property development, management rights, commercial leasing, property conveyancing, business sales and acquisitions, and body corporate advice. His qualifications include a Bachelor of Laws and admission to practice in Queensland and New South Wales, alongside membership in the Queensland Law Society and a life membership with ARAMA. His recent endeavours include handling large portfolios of management rights businesses, negotiating significant commercial property transactions, and preparing legislative submissions for the Victorian Government.