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Intellectual property law
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Dominique K Grigg
Dominique commenced legal practice in 1996 and has over 25 years’ experience as a commercial litigator. She has practiced at the private bar since 2002. Dominique practices principally in: Administration law Civil Litigation Commercial Law Defamation Intellectual Property Regulatory matters Taxation Law Workers Compensation Dominique has a particular interest in tax law, areas of law relevant to the Administrative Review…
Dominique K Grigg
Areas of Practice
- Administrative & Public Law
- Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Civil Litigation
- Commercial Law
- Intellectual property law
- Taxation Law
Overview
Dominique commenced legal practice in 1996 and has over 25 years’ experience as a commercial litigator. She has practiced at the private bar since 2002.
Dominique practices principally in:
- Administration law
- Civil Litigation
- Commercial Law
- Defamation
- Intellectual Property
- Regulatory matters
- Taxation Law
- Workers Compensation
Dominique has a particular interest in tax law, areas of law relevant to the Administrative Review Tribunal, and intellectual property law.
Dominique has been consistently recognised as a leading junior counsel in the field of intellectual property in Doyle’s Guide since 2014. In 2024 she was recognised as one of two leading intellectual property and TMT barristers (Queensland) in 2024.
Dominique is also recognised as highly skilled mediator and arbitrator. She has National Mediator Accreditation and is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and a Council Member of the Australian branch of CIArb .
While chambers are in Brisbane, Australia she accepts instructions to appear and acts for clients in all Australian jurisdictions. She also maintains arbitration chambers in Singapore.
Dominque was a quasi-judicial member of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal for 8 years. Her most recent appointment was as a Senior Member in the Tax & Commercial Divisions.
She holds the following appointments:
- Sessional Member, Crime & Corruption Commission.
- Member, Disciplinary Panel of CPA Australia
Deacon Johnston
Deacon has a diverse commercial practice, with a particular focus on competition and consumer law, industrial and employment law, tax law, and contract disputes. An experienced advocate in both courtroom and tribunal settings, Deacon was called to the Bar in 2024 after his career as a solicitor with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Service. Prior to this, he…
Deacon Johnston
Areas of Practice
- Appellate
- Commercial Law
- Employment & Industrial Relations
- Equity & Trusts
- Intellectual property law
- Intellectual property law
- Property Law
- Resources, Construction & Infrastructure Law
- Taxation Law
Overview
Deacon has a diverse commercial practice, with a particular focus on competition and consumer law, industrial and employment law, tax law, and contract disputes.
An experienced advocate in both courtroom and tribunal settings, Deacon was called to the Bar in 2024 after his career as a solicitor with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Service. Prior to this, he served as associate to his Honour Justice Philip Morrison on the Queensland Court of Appeal.
Deacon’s approach to litigation is defined by tenacity, resilience, and discipline, qualities that are particularly evidenced by his sustained excellence during his career transition. Before entering the legal profession, Deacon spent 12 years as a garbage truck driver. During this time, he completed his law degree while regularly working 60 hours a week and maintaining top academic performance.
Beyond his legal expertise, Deacon is known for his affable and approachable style, making him a valuable asset in any litigation setting