Rouse Lawyers

What is Rouse Lawyers?

Rouse Lawyers is an Australian commercial law firm founded in 2006 that specializes in providing efficient, technology-driven legal services to Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and their owners. The firm stands apart as a real alternative to large law firms with bloated overheads and slow delivery, offering top-tier results through a team of specialist lawyers working in an agile, forward-thinking practice environment built for today's fast-paced business landscape.

What services does Rouse Lawyers offer?

• Mergers & Acquisitions: Strategic legal advice for business acquisitions, sales, and corporate restructuring transactions
• Commercial Law: Comprehensive business legal services covering contracts, negotiations, and commercial arrangements
• Property Law: Complete property transaction services including real estate acquisitions, sales, and development matters
• Commercial Litigation: Resolution of business disputes through negotiation, mediation, and court proceedings when necessary
• Technology Law: Specialized legal services for technology companies including software licensing and technology transactions
• Employment Law: Workplace relations advice covering employment contracts, policies, and dispute resolution
• Intellectual Property Law: Protection and commercialization of intellectual property assets including trademarks and IP transactions
• Estate Planning: Comprehensive succession planning including wills, trusts, and asset protection strategies
• Franchising, Licensing and Distribution: Expert guidance on franchise agreements, licensing arrangements, and distribution networks
• Private Wealth & Tax: Strategic tax planning and wealth protection services for business owners and high net worth individuals
• Shareholders Agreements: Drafting and negotiating agreements that protect shareholder interests and define business relationships
• Digital & Data Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring compliance with privacy laws, data protection regulations, and digital business requirements
• Marketing Campaign Clearance: Legal review and clearance of marketing materials to ensure regulatory compliance
• Corporate Law: Formation, governance, and restructuring of companies and business entities
• Cybersecurity: Legal advice on cyber risk management, data breach response, and security compliance

Why choose Rouse Lawyers as your lawyer?

Choosing Rouse Lawyers means partnering with a firm that has replaced the heavy bureaucracy of traditional legal practice with agile processes and direct partnerships. The firm's mission focuses on understanding clients' ambitions, protecting their interests, and helping them reach business milestones through streetwise and pragmatic legal advice. Rouse Lawyers builds long-term relationships grounded in trust, clarity, and shared success, as evidenced by their notable achievements including acting for Precision Mining in their sale to global mining software company Micromine, supporting Young Guns Container Crew's growth from 10 to 450 employees over 10 years, and helping client Hypha win the ARCIA Major Project Award. The firm maintains a flexible network of external legal specialists throughout Australia and New Zealand, ensuring comprehensive service delivery across jurisdictions.

Who are the attorneys at Rouse Lawyers?

The attorneys at Rouse Lawyers include Matthew Rouse, the firm's founder, alongside a team of experienced legal professionals. Lucie Marsden serves as Special Counsel with qualifications including LLB BBus (Acc) and TEP designation, bringing expertise in estate planning and private wealth matters. Christopher A. holds the position of Special Counsel specializing in Property & Commercial law, providing strategic guidance on real estate and business transactions. Matthew Paul works as a Senior Associate contributing to the firm's commercial law practice, while Nav Mesbah serves as an Associate, admitted in Scotland, adding international perspective to the team's capabilities.

How much does Rouse Lawyers cost?

Rouse Lawyers operates with a commitment to delivering true value to clients through their efficient, technology-driven practice environment that reduces overhead costs compared to traditional large law firms. The firm's liability is limited by a scheme approved under professional standards legislation. Specific pricing information and payment terms are available upon consultation, with fee structures designed to align with the needs of Small to Medium Enterprises and their owners.

Where is Rouse Lawyers located?

Rouse Lawyers is located at Level 1, 1 Breakfast Creek Rd, Newstead, Queensland, 4006, Australia. Newstead is a suburb of Brisbane, and the firm also operates under the name "Brisbane Commercial & Business Lawyers" to serve the greater Brisbane metropolitan area. The office can be reached by phone at 07 3648 9900, and additional information is available through their website at https://www.rouselawyers.com.au or their LinkedIn page at https://www.linkedin.com/company/rouse-lawyers.