a blend of time-tested legal principles with a modern, forward-thinking approach.
ABOUT US
Our story begins with a simple idea: in moments of uncertainty, people need more than legal answers - they need guidance, reassurance, and someone firmly in their corner.
Inspired by the strength and symbolism of a pier, Pier One Law was built to stand steady through change, offering a clear direction when it matters most. We understand the importance of trust, long-term relationships, and genuinely caring about outcomes, not just transactions.
These principles guide everything we do, from how we advise our clients to how we build our team and our culture.Over time, Pier One Law has grown to support individuals and businesses across Australia and New Zealand, while remaining grounded in the values that shaped our beginnings.
We blend time-tested legal principles with a modern, forward-thinking approach, ensuring our clients receive advice that is practical, responsive, and future-focused.
Today, our story continues alongside our clients’ stories. We are proud to be a trusted advisor and mentor, helping people and companies navigate complexity with confidence, clarity, and integrity.
Updates.
Systemic Queensland Child Safety Placement Failures Investigation.
PIER ONE is investigating the potential systemic failures surrounding the removal and placement of Queensland children in care. ​Our investigations focus on the systems underpinning the Queensland Child Safety framework, including the operational delivery of child safety services throughout Queensland.
​If you have information that may assist our investigations or if you would like to know more about our work, you may register your interest with us.
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building&
construction
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Defective building work can turn a home or a project into a costly, drawn-out dispute. Pier One Law acts for home owners across Queensland, New South Wales, Tasmania and Victoria, dealing with defective and incomplete work, water ingress, structural and compliance failures and the disputes that follow.
We combine legal skill with real understanding of how buildings and construction systems actually work - and fail. Led by Principal Dr Matt Woolley, whose background spans construction health and safety, regulatory compliance and complex risk, we guide you from the moment you notice a serious defect, to resolving the matter with the regulator, home warranty insurers and the negligent builders involved. We give you a clear, practical pathway, removing stress and maximising your outcome.
FY25/26 Settlements
$6.9m+
EMPLOYMENT&WORKPLACE LAW
Unfair Dismissal, General Protection Claims and Disputes.
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Employment, workplace relations and contracts.
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We advocate for employees and employers from contract preparations to dispute and litigation resolution. Fair Work Commission applications, conciliations and proceedings. We advocate for you when you need it the most.
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future
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workplace
EXPERTS WORKPLACE HEALTH AND SAFETY & ACCIDENT CAUSATION
Experts in Work Health and Safety (WHS) with a focus on prosecutions defence, accident investigation, systems development, and tailored advice. Our PhD-qualified WHS team brings real-world experience.
Workplace Health & Safety Law
Pier One represents companies and individuals for the range of workplace health and safety matters, including defending prosecutions and importantly avoiding them with proactive advice and guidance.
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Dr Woolley also provides expert independent accident causation analysis and reporting to assist proceedings in all courts and tribunals.
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property
fixed fees. dedicated lawyer & conveyancer focused on your sale or purchase!
residential property conveyancing.
Fixed Fee
$1,100
+GST
Residential property conveyancing, searches, seller's disclosures, transfers and contracts.
inc. standard searches, disclosure statement, contract review customised to your circumstances.
