Michael Gilbert

Associate  |  Commercial

Brisbane

07 3231 0440

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Michael Gilbert's exceptional legal service is shown by his commitment to trust, attentiveness, and clear communication, ensuring clients are consistently supported and well-informed

Michael Gilbert is a skilled legal professional with a focus on Commercial Law, Mergers and Acquisitions, Intellectual Property, and Sports Law. He works closely with businesses, sporting bodies, not-for-profits, and charities, delivering practical and effective solutions tailored to their unique challenges. Michael’s hands-on approach and extensive experience ensure that clients receive clear, actionable advice and support.

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CAREER highlights

Key Specialisations

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Laws (Honours) - Queensland University of Technology
  • Bachelor of Business (Marketing) - Queensland University of Technology
  • Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice

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Client Solutions

Private Client
Manufacturing business
Client problem

The client wanted a drafted new shareholders' agreement and advised on a business acquisition. As part of the acquisition, the seller would receive shares in the new entity.

outcome achieved

Michael successfully completed the transaction and purchase of the business. He coordinated the issue of new shares to the purchaser and finalised the shareholders' agreement.

Private Client
Athlete
Client problem

Michael's client received an endorsement agreement with a clothing company to advertise their product and appear in a number of advertisements.

outcome achieved

Michael reviewed the endorsement agreement and advised on intellectual property and content use restrictions, as well as exclusivity and restriction of trade clauses.

Private Client
Retail Business
Client problem

Michael's client was looking to purchase a retail business. The matter involved engaging with multiple landlords to assign the business's leases, reviewing and negotiating an asset sale agreement, reviewing supply agreements, negotiating key terms with suppliers, and completing the transaction.

outcome achieved

Michael was able to successfully assist his client in the purchase of the business.

Michael Gilbert's INSIGHTS

Queensland pharmacy ownership update: Clarity on indirect ownership
Queensland Government prescribes payroll tax relief for GPs
The new Franchising Code of Conduct 2025 – 11 changes franchisors should know
The what, why and how of priority arrangements
Bendel: Full Federal Court says that UPEs are not loans for tax purposes
Foreign Resident Capital Gains Withholding changes impact Australian property transactions

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Brisbane

07 3231 0440

mgilbert@mcw.com.au