Mark Downie

Mark Downie is a seasoned Principal Lawyer based in Brisbane, having been admitted to practice in 2003. With extensive experience across a spectrum of legal domains, Mark excels in civil litigation, building and construction law, commercial law, business law, asset protection, estate planning, and not-for-profit law. A key focus of his practice is dispute resolution, where he has litigated cases across all Queensland and federal courts, extending his jurisdictional expertise to New South Wales and Victoria, as well as the High Court of Australia. Mark is dedicated to guiding small to medium-sized enterprises towards growth by offering pragmatic and valuable advice to navigate complex legal challenges, aiming to achieve optimal economic outcomes. His advisory services also extend to larger enterprises, handling their routine commercial requirements. Mark's proficiency in leadership and management of transactional matters is well demonstrated through his history of handling intricate commercial agreements, construction contracts, and property dealings. His distinguished track record includes representing a wide range of clients, from universities and hospitals to property developers and mining companies, on various legal agreements. Mark is well-versed in matters related to building industry fairness and payment disputes, as well as providing independent advice to commercial property stakeholders such as buyers, sellers, landlords, and tenants. Additionally, he advises on legislative impacts, procedural fairness, disclosure obligations, compliance actions, and estate planning for high-wealth individuals, ensuring their directives and desires are met effectively. Mark's professional affiliations include membership in the Queensland Law Society and QUT Alumni. He has previously served in several academic and corporate capacities, such as on The University of Queensland’s Legislative Committee and the Queensland University of Technology's Law Academic Board. His past directorships include roles on the boards of Wild Breads Pty Ltd, Nomad Turkish Pty Ltd, Sol Breads Pty Ltd, Northey Stainless Pty Ltd, and MPD Law Pty Ltd. Outside of his professional commitments, Mark is passionate about maintaining a rigorous fitness regime, particularly enjoying heavy lifting at the gym.