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Greg McDonald

Greg McDonald

Principal O'Neill McDonald Lawyers

location
Sydney, NSW
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Greg McDonald serves as Principal, bringing extensive experience advising a diverse range of clients across multiple industries including regional and state government agencies, mining, transport services, insurance, agriculture, as well as franchisors and franchisees. His expertise encompasses risk management, share and business sale agreements, commercial transactions and disputes, shareholder and director rights, insurance matters, business structuring and succession planning, along with franchise agreements. Greg prioritises preventing unnecessary litigation and associated costs for his commercial clients by identifying and addressing potential risks early. He develops tailored strategies to efficiently manage these risks in a commercially sensible way. Known for his pragmatic approach, Greg leverages his deep understanding of business issues to translate complex legal concepts into clear, accessible language. He provides practical recommendations focused on achieving timely, effective outcomes that align with his clients’ commercial goals. Recognising that many business disputes stem from unresolved employment, ownership, and entitlement matters, Greg assists his clients in structuring and managing their businesses to minimise such conflicts as they grow. When disputes do arise, he applies his negotiation and mediation skills to facilitate resolution among diverse stakeholders, helping clients navigate challenging situations with confidence and clarity.

Practice Areas

Commercial Law
Employment Law
Litigation & Disputes

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Resume

Experience

Principal
Principal
O'Neill McDonald Lawyers
Sep 2014 - Present · 11 years 1 month
Consultant
Consultant
Coleman Greig Lawyers
Jul 2013 - Sep 2014 · 1 year 2 months
Legal Consultant
Legal Consultant
Self-employed
Mar 2011 - Jul 2013 · 2 years 4 months
General Manager
General Manager
Queensland Coal Corporation
Dec 2008 - Dec 2009 · 1 year
Partner in charge of Newcastle Office
Partner in charge of Newcastle Office
Hicksons Lawyers
Dec 2005 - Dec 2010 · 5 years
Solicitor in charge of Nelson Bay Office
Solicitor in charge of Nelson Bay Office
Arnold Lawyers
Dec 2004 - Dec 2005 · 1 year
Senior Associate
Senior Associate
Hicksons Lawyers
Dec 1997 - Dec 2004 · 7 years
Senior Associate from Solicitor from Law Clerk
Senior Associate from Solicitor from Law Clerk
Sparke Helmore
Dec 1986 - Dec 1997 · 11 years

Education

Bachelor of Arts (BA), Law
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Law
University of Sydney
1983 - 1986

Contact Information

Sydney, NSW

Location56 Pitt Street, Sydney, NSW
Click to Reveal Phone Number(02) 922..

Practice Certificate

Name
Gregory Matthew McDonald
Date of Admission
1991
Certification type
Principal of a law practice
Class
Law Practice
Region
CITY OF SYDNEY
CheckLast checked: 14 Oct 2025
Checked with the The Law Society of NSW