Recently, the Ipswich District Law Association invited Mike to attend their February seminar and discuss the notion of “Advocacy in the Family Law Jurisdiction” with interested local legal practitioners.
Mike, who is a regular speaker at legal seminars, emphasized among other things, the importance of preparation, civility and courtesy in obtaining the best results for clients in family law disputes.
Highlighting the culture of our firm, Mike also illuminated the importance of having a settlement focus in order to secure positive and timely client outcomes without the stress and costs associated with protracted litigation.
Mike enjoyed meeting with the Ipswich legal practitioners and sharing his experiences – not only as a litigation lawyer, but also as a negotiator and mediator.

Gavin Lai
LLB. (UQ) GradDipLP
Gavin Lai is a seasoned Family Law Solicitor with over 20 years of experience in top firms in Brisbane. He specialises in complex parenting and financial cases, international family law (including Hague Convention matters), and creating financial agreements for couples. Gavin is adept at managing high-stakes cases involving business and trust restructuring. As a staunch advocate for alternative dispute resolution, he seeks to resolve matters amicably, resorting to court only when necessary.
