Nyst Legal

At Nyst Legal, our proficient team of commercial lawyers is dedicated to providing exceptional legal guidance tailored to the unique needs of both local small to medium-sized enterprises and large corporations, including franchises. We understand the complexities involved in managing day-to-day business operations and are committed to offering strategic advice that helps business owners safeguard their commercial interests and navigate the dynamic market landscape effectively. Under the esteemed leadership of Brendan Nyst, our lawyers are renowned for their comprehensive and client-centric approach. We deliver top-notch legal counsel across a wide array of commercial matters, including the drafting, negotiation, and review of essential contracts, such as shareholder, franchising, and partnership agreements. Our expertise extends to the facilitation of business and asset transactions, providing insightful restructuring and funding advice, as well as formulating and advising on employment contracts and employee engagements. Whether you are a burgeoning start-up or a seasoned enterprise, we ensure that your commercial dealings are grounded in sound legal principles.

Nyst Legal is renowned across Queensland for providing exceptional legal representation in criminal, traffic, and corporate regulatory matters. The firm delivers robust defence strategies, significantly benefiting clients facing serious criminal charges or regulatory offences. Acknowledged as a leader in the field, Chris Nyst's reputation as the go-to criminal lawyer for high-profile and corporate clients is well established, ensuring clients receive comprehensive legal support across Australia's various legal forums, including Royal Commissions and investigatory hearings. Their esteemed legal team, based in Brisbane and Gold Coast, is dedicated to offering cost-effective and strategic advice. They cover a wide spectrum of offences, from serious criminal charges to regulatory infringements and all driving-related issues, such as disqualified and unlicensed driving or drink/drug driving offences. The firm also provides essential guidance on work licence applications and special hardship cases, ensuring practical solutions tailored to each client’s unique situation.

Nyst Legal provides expert guidance on all matters related to Wills, Estate Planning, and Deceased Estates. Our team understands the complexities and emotional challenges that can arise in the absence of a well-drafted Will. We emphasise the importance of creating a Will as part of prudent financial planning, advising clients to address it not only as they amass substantial assets but also at milestone life events such as marriage, parenthood, or changes in personal relationships. Our approach ensures that your estate reflects your wishes and avoids costly, emotionally taxing disputes later. We guide our clients in regularly updating their Wills to accommodate significant life changes, providing peace of mind that their loved ones will be adequately provided for. For those facing estate disputes or the challenging role of executor, Nyst Legal offers in-depth expertise and compassionate support in navigating the probate process and resolving claims against estates. Understanding that disputes may arise from a range of issues—from unduly influenced Wills to ambiguities in homemade documents—our lawyers on the Gold Coast and in Surfers Paradise are equipped to handle these with diligence and sensitivity. We assist executors in effectively fulfilling their responsibilities, from obtaining the necessary probate grant to managing and distributing assets in compliance with the Will and legal obligations. By engaging with our knowledgeable team, clients ensure that their interests are protected, and the deceased’s wishes are honoured in a legally sound and efficient manner.

At Nyst Legal, our team of family lawyers, located on the Gold Coast and in Brisbane, provide comprehensive legal guidance across a broad spectrum of family law issues. We handle property settlements with a focus on identifying, valuing, and safeguarding net property, while ensuring fair enforcement of property orders. Our expertise extends to mediation, where we proficiently manage property settlement calculations and address adjustments in property interests. We are adept at navigating complex scenarios involving bankruptcy, creditor issues, and financial agreements, ranging from prenuptial discussions to resolutions needed post-marital or amid de facto relationship disputes. Our firm is also highly skilled in managing sensitive children-related legal matters. This includes everything from structuring living and parenting arrangements to tackling disputes through mediation or making necessary court applications. We are well-versed in ensuring adherence to child support arrangements, which involves precise calculation and management of maintenance formulae. In addition, our legal services include addressing spousal maintenance through the establishment of claims, urgent maintenance orders, and termination of obligations. Moreover, we offer robust representation and advice regarding domestic violence issues, including the application for and enforcement of protection orders through court proceedings.

Nyst Legal brings an extensive 40-year legacy in Dispute Resolution, offering a profound understanding of the intricate landscape of litigation and negotiation. The firm prides itself on aiding company directors and individuals as they navigate the uncertainty and stress of legal disputes, ensuring that their daily professional and personal lives undergo minimal disruption. Nyst Legal is committed to providing dynamic and innovative legal services, prioritising swift, cost-effective, and commercially viable outcomes for every client. By maintaining clear communication and leveraging deep expertise in the legal process, the firm secures favourable resolutions for a diverse clientele. Serving both local and international clients, Nyst Legal's team of adept dispute resolution and civil litigation lawyers in Brisbane tackles the legal challenges faced by commercial entities, high net-worth individuals, and major public corporations. With experience in managing complex litigation in countries including the USA, UK, and across Europe, the firm is adept at handling the legal intricacies of both domestic and cross-border disputes. Their clientele spans individuals, SMEs, newspapers, media organisations, and international financiers, demonstrating a broad capability in addressing diverse legal needs across industries.