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James Tan

James Tan

Director Vocare Law

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Herston, QLD
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About James

James Tan is a Director at Vocare Law, a mid-sized firm dedicated to supporting charities, schools, businesses, and families with a wide range of legal issues. He brings extensive experience in litigation and dispute resolution, playing a key role in managing complex cases from initial advice through to trial. James’s practice encompasses a broad spectrum of litigation matters, including breaches of director and fiduciary duties, governance failures, and contractual disputes. He is well-versed in handling debt recovery and commercial lease disputes, assisting clients to navigate challenging negotiations and court processes. Additionally, James advises on partnership, shareholder, and membership disputes, including business splits, dissolutions, and winding-up applications. With significant trial experience, James is also experienced in managing matters before the Supervised Case List and Commercial List, ensuring efficient case progression and strategic resolution for his clients. Beyond his legal practice, James contributes to the not-for-profit sector through his role on the Council of Carinity, a Public Benevolent Institution, reflecting his commitment to governance within community organisations.

Practice Areas

Commercial Law
Litigation & Disputes

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Experience

Council Chair
Council Chair
Carinity
Jun 2025 - Present · 8 months
Risk Analyst Project Officer
Risk Analyst Project Officer
Carinity
Oct 2023 - Apr 2024 · 6 months
Director
Director
Vocare Law
Dec 2018 - Present · 7 years 2 months
Senior Associate
Senior Associate
Corney & Lind Lawyers
Nov 2017 - Dec 2018 · 1 year 1 month
Associate
Associate
Corney & Lind Lawyers
Jul 2016 - Nov 2017 · 1 year 4 months
Senior Lawyer
Senior Lawyer
Corney & Lind Lawyers
Nov 2015 - Jul 2016 · 8 months
Lawyer
Lawyer
Corney & Lind Lawyers
Jun 2013 - Nov 2015 · 2 years 5 months
Graduate Law Clerk
Graduate Law Clerk
Corney & Lind Lawyers
Dec 2011 - Jun 2013 · 1 year 6 months

Education

Graduate Diploma, Legal Practice
Graduate Diploma, Legal Practice
The College of Law Australia
2012 - 2013
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)
The University of Queensland
2009 - 2012
Masters of Business (Finance)
Masters of Business (Finance)
Victoria University
2007 - 2009
Bachelor's Degree, Biomedical Sciences
Bachelor's Degree, Biomedical Sciences
University of Melbourne
2007

Contact Information

Herston, QLD

LocationSuite 43, 17 Bowen Bridge Rd, Herston, QLD
Click to Reveal Phone Number1300-862..

Practice Certificate

Name
James Piao Arn Tan
Date of Admission
2013
Certification type
Unrestricted Principal
CheckLast checked: 25 Feb 2026
Checked with the Queensland Law Society