We’re a long established commercial and property based legal firm on the Sunshine Coast.

(formerly known as Watson & Quinn Lawyers)

Centrally located in Maroochydore for over twenty-eight years. 

Our experienced staff offer a broad range of legal services in a friendly and responsive manner. The firm has developed steadily over that period, building a client base comprising mainly property based commercial entities with interests throughout Queensland and interstate.

At Simpson Quinn Lawyers we: 

Focus on commercial, property and business law matters.

Provide a broad range of legal services for individual and commercial clients.

Provide for our clients’ legal needs wherever their needs arise.

Aim to provide practical solutions that take into account our clients’ needs and expectations.

Have a commitment to quality client service, commercial advice and strong representation of our clients’ interests.

Pride ourselves in working with our clients to achieve successful outcomes for them and to protect and advance their interests.

Are approachable and responsive and explain things which can be complex in plain English.

We can help you, with these and other legal matters.

Whether you are:

  • buying or selling a business or a property
  • establishing a business
  • involved in a dispute
  • require a Will or Power of Attorney to be prepared
  • leasing a building as a tenant or a landlord
  • or, undertaking a property development
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Meet the team

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David Simpson

Managing Director

Isabella Mansell

Director

Redmond Jones

Director

Nathan Crook

Solicitor

Damian Quinn

Solicitor

Tina Sinclair

Conveyancer

Robyn Carter

Accounts Manager
I have complete trust in them
“If you were to ask me what would you tell a family or friend that is considering seeking the assistance of Simpson Quinn Lawyers, I would say the two important I recommend them are that I have complete trust in them and that you are treated as a person and not as a number.”
George, Commercial Lessor
They genuinely care
“I have used Simpson Quinn Lawyers for all my commercial property transactions, along with the purchase of my business. Through both processes I found David and his team to be highly professional, knowledgeable, and very easy to deal with. I feel they genuinely care about their clients’ results. I highly recommend their services.”
Anthony, Business Owner
I highly recommend Simpson Quinn Lawyers
“Many thanks to Isabella Mansell at Simpson Quinn Lawyers for her outstanding services. Isabella's friendly and professional demeanour, along with her exceptional communication, made the entire process a breeze. I was particularly impressed with her remarkable negotiation skills and the careful attention she paid to my commercial interests and requirements. Based on such a positive and enjoyable experience, I highly recommend Simpson Quinn Lawyers to anyone seeking legal services. ”
Rachel, Business Owner
We wouldn't hesitate in recommending
“Redmond from Simpson Quinn has been our trusted advisor in all legal matters across Construction, Employment and general advice for the past four years. We are very happy with his responsiveness, professionalism, knowledge and common sense. We wouldn’t hesitate in recommending Redmond and Simpson Quinn.”
James, Commercial Electrical Subcontractor
I am always content with the results
“I really appreciate the advice given and the work done by Isabella Mansell. When working with Isabella I feel she always helps me achieve a good outcome and does this professionally and efficiently such that I am always content with the results achieved. ”
George, Commercial Lessor
I have every confidence
“I have instructed Redmond Jones from Simpson Quinn lawyers in relation to various construction-related disputes. I have found him thorough in his advice and prompt in completing the work required. He provides a clear-eyed assessment of the risks and prospects of any claim. I have every confidence in Redmond Jones & Simpson Quinn Lawyers.”
Daniel, Building Designer
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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.

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Areas of Practice

  • Commercial and Property Law
  • Conveyancing
  • Wills and Estate
  • Commercial and Retail Leasing

Nathan Crook

Solicitor

Areas of Practice

  • Commercial and Property Law
  • Conveyancing
  • Wills and Estate
  • Commercial and Retail Leasing

Nathan joined Simpson Quinn Lawyers at the end of November 2022 after relocating home to the Sunshine Coast. 

Nathan predominantly practices in the areas of residential conveyancing, property law, commercial law and wills and estates. Nathan has extensive experience in all things conveyancing and oversees the firm’s conveyancing department. 

Prior to joining the firm, Nathan worked in Gympie for four and half years gaining considerable experience in these areas.  

Nathan was admitted as a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland in October 2017, being the second Law Graduate from the University of the Sunshine Coast to be admitted to the Legal Profession and is a legal practitioner on the roll of the High Court of Australia.

Nathan is a PEXA certified member, a member of the Sunshine Coast Law Association and volunteers at the Suncoast Community Legal Centre.

In his spare time Nathan enjoys exploring the Sunshine Coast region with his partner Niki, and spending time with family, travelling and sport (NRL – Go Broncos!, cricket and tennis).

Areas of Practice

  • Property and Commercial Law
  • Management Rights
  • Body Corporate Law and Disputes
  • Wills and Estates
  • Succession Law

Damian Quinn

Solicitor

Areas of Practice

  • Property and Commercial Law
  • Management Rights
  • Body Corporate Law and Disputes
  • Wills and Estates
  • Succession Law

Damian is a Special Counsel of Simpson Quinn Lawyers, having been Principal of the firm since 1997.

Damian’s focus is in the area of property and commercial law, with a particular interest in the sale and purchase of body corporate management rights businesses. 

A substantial part of the firm’s work involves acting for onsite managers and bodies corporate and Damian has extensive experience in all things management rights has served his clients well given the unique nature of management rights and the impact of regulation on day-to-day operations.

Aside from his focus in property and commercial legal work, Damian works with clients in the area of estate planning and succession law.

Damian attained his Bachelor of Laws at the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) and commenced practice on the Sunshine Coast in 1994 following a career with the Queensland Magistrates Courts Service. Damian is admitted as a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland and a legal practitioner on the roll of the High Court of Australia. Damian is also a member of the Australian College of Strata Lawyers and is a regular presenter at management rights industry forums.

Damian has been a member of the Sunshine Coast community since 1980 and is involved in various community service organisations on the Sunshine Coast, including the Rotary Club of Maroochydore.

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Tina Sinclair

Conveyancer

Tina has many years’ experience working in legal offices in a number of areas of legal practice, primarily in property law.

Tina has worked previously for a number of years with Simpson Quinn Lawyers and has recently returned to the firm in 2022. 

Tina enjoys working with and assisting the firm’s clients, many of whom have been clients with Simpson Quinn Lawyers over a number of years. 

In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family and has a keen interest in nature photography.