Summary
Dane is an experienced Insolvency and Restructuring lawyer.
He acts for individuals, companies and insolvency practitioners in various matters including contested litigation, formal and informal restructures and providing general advice. Dane has a particular interest in matters surrounding the Personal Property Securities Act 2009 (PPSA).
With his experience in dealing with failing businesses and providing advice as to the restructure of successful businesses, Dane has the commercial acumen to assist small business owners with legal issues stemming from the operation of their businesses.
Dane is a member of the Queensland Law Society (QLS) and is admitted to practice in all jurisdictions in Australia.
Practice Areas
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Supplier contracts & commercial arrangements
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Founder and Shareholder Agreements
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Legal structures
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Debt collection
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Individual
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Commercial/business
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Bankruptcy & insolvency
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Business contracts
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Legal structures
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Common offences
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Limited liability
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Company management
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Winding up
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Company formation
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Financial liability
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Formation and dissolution
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Trust deed
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Trustee duties
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Trust
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Power of Attorney
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Prepare a Power of Attorney
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Set up a family (discretionary) trust
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Experience
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Grauf O'Brien Lawyers
Director
October, 2015 - Present
Small Business and Insolvency Lawyer
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Taylor David Lawyers
Senior Associate
April, 2011 - October, 2015
National Insolvency and Reconstruction Law Firm
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O'Briens Coaching
Management Consultant
January, 2005 - January, 2007
ISO 9001 Auditor and and business systems consultant
Education
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Queensland University of Technology
Insolvency Education Program (Postgraduate)
2012 - 2012
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Bond University
Practical Legal Education Program (Postgraduate)
2011 - 2011
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Queensland University of Technology
Bachelor of Laws (Hons)
2007 - 2010
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University of the Sunshine Coast
Bachelor of Business (Management)
2002 - 2006
Location
Brisbane
Virtual Practice
Practising Certificate
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Queensland, Australia
6 years held
Pages
Languages
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English
Proficient
Certifications
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Queensland Practice Management Course
Brisbane, Queensland, FMRC