Simpson Quinn Lawyers is a full service law firm based in Maroochydore, Sunshine Coast.

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We can assist with property and business transactions, commercial litigation, wills and estates and body corporate matters, as well as other matters.

We pride ourselves on our open and positive approach, always striving to advance our clients’ interests.

Our advice is clear and straightforward, focused on pragmatic & commercial results.

We pride ourselves on our open and positive approach, always striving to advance our clients’ interests.

Our advice is clear and straightforward, focused on pragmatic & commercial results.

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Areas of Practice

  • Commercial and General Litigation
  • Commercial and Property Law
  • Wills and Estates
  • Family Law and De-facto Matters
  • Administrative Law
  • Building and Construction Law and Disputes
  • Insolvency and Securities Law

David Simpson

Managing Director

Areas of Practice

  • Commercial and General Litigation
  • Commercial and Property Law
  • Wills and Estates
  • Family Law and De-facto Matters
  • Administrative Law
  • Building and Construction Law and Disputes
  • Insolvency and Securities Law

David is a Solicitor and currently the Managing Director of Simpson Quinn Lawyers, having previously been a Partner with Damian Quinn since 2006.  David joined the firm in 2002.

David attained a Bachelor of Arts / Law from the University of Tasmania in 1996, followed by a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice. David was admitted as a Legal Practitioner (Barrister and Solicitor) of the Supreme Court of Tasmania after a period undertaking articles with the Tasmanian Legal Aid Commission.

David relocated to Queensland at the end of 1998 and was admitted as a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland and a legal practitioner on the roll of the High Court of Australia.

David’s areas of practice include commercial and general litigation, building disputes, insolvency, administrative law, regulatory matters relating to business, dispute resolution, commercial and property law, wills and estates, family law and de-facto matters.

David’s work has seen him appear in various jurisdictions both in Queensland and interstate, at both Courts of First Instance and Appeal Courts (State and Federal Courts), and Tribunals including the Administrative Appeals Tribunal. David has experience in a variety of civil matters and has acted in matters of legal significance including applying for Special Leave to the High Court, after applications from lower Courts including the Queensland Court of Appeal.

David spends his time outside of practice with his family, playing golf and enjoys the outdoors and outdoor pursuits.

David volunteers his time with sporting groups, undertakes pro bono work and is currently the chairman of the Conduct Committee for the Maroochy River Golf Club.

Areas of Practice

  • Commercial and Business Law
  • Management Rights
  • Body Corporate Law and Disputes
  • Property Law
  • Strata and Land Development
  • Commercial and Retail Leasing
  • Insolvency and Securities Law

Isabella Mansell

Director

Areas of Practice

  • Commercial and Business Law
  • Management Rights
  • Body Corporate Law and Disputes
  • Property Law
  • Strata and Land Development
  • Commercial and Retail Leasing
  • Insolvency and Securities Law

Isabella is a Director of Simpson Quinn Lawyers, having become a Principal in 2023 after first joining the firm in 2013.

Since joining the firm, Isabella rapidly built on her knowledge of property law and commercial and business law. Isabella has handled an extensive range of property and business transactions, from undertaking boutique residential developments to acting for nation-wide businesses in their commercial and corporate matters.

Isabella enjoys providing pragmatic advice to her clients which she regularly translates into commercial and practical solutions for her clients.  

Isabella’s main areas of practice are property law and commercial and business law, with a particular interest management rights and body corporate law and disputes. In addition, Isabella’s areas of practice include both residential and commercial strata and land developments, commercial and retail leasing, insolvency and securities law. 

Isabella obtained her Bachelor of Laws from the University of Southern Queensland followed by her Graduate Diploma in Law Practice. Isabella is admitted as a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland and is a legal practitioner on the roll of the High Court of Australia.

Outside of practice, Isabella enjoys spending time with her young family.

Areas of Practice

  • Commercial and General Litigation
  • Building and Construction Law and Disputes
  • Insolvency and Securities Law
  • Employment Law
  • Family Law and De-facto Matters
  • Debt Recovery

Redmond Jones

Director

Areas of Practice

  • Commercial and General Litigation
  • Building and Construction Law and Disputes
  • Insolvency and Securities Law
  • Employment Law
  • Family Law and De-facto Matters
  • Debt Recovery

Redmond is a Director of Simpson Quinn Lawyers, having become a Principal in 2023 and joined the firm in 2019. Redmond obtained his Bachelor of Laws (Hons) (1st Class) from Victoria University of Wellington in 2012 and was admitted to the New Zealand roll of solicitors the following year.

Prior to relocating to Queensland, Redmond was employed as a solicitor in commercial litigation role in Auckland, before taking a position as an Associate at an international Legal500 firm in Doha, Qatar. Thereafter, Redmond worked at the Brisbane office of another international firm before moving to the Sunshine Coast.

Redmond relocated to Queensland in 2017 and was admitted as a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland and a legal practitioner on the roll of the High Court of Australia.

Redmond’s areas of expertise include commercial litigation, construction disputes, insolvency debt recovery and family law.

Redmond enjoys spending time with his young family, as well as playing basketball and kitesurfing.