anton a richardson
Anton A Richardson is a lawyer with a unique skill set, practicing in Sports Law, Family Law and Mediation. With his diligent and relentless representation to fight exceptionally hard to achieve his client’s goals, Anton has demonstrated his abilities as a formidable litigator with a strong trial capacity, providing a powerful presence in Court.
family law experience
Since Anton joined the Family Law team at msl he has displayed his ability to fight for and achieve his client’s entitlements. Anton is a staunch advocate for the rights of his clients and uses his extensive experience to achieve consistently powerful results and impressive outcomes, both in court and negotiation. Through resilience and dedication in all his dealings Anton produces quick and cost-effective conclusions.
sports law experience
In msl’s Sports Law department, Anton works closely with a wide range of sporting professionals and those associated with the sporting industry. Anton is passionate about sport and his genuine interest in this field is a driving force behind the Sports Law department at msl. The reputation that the department has gained has led to the firm representing world champion sports personalities, world tour organisations, national and state teams, sport management firms and event management firms.
mediation
Anton is an Australian Mediator and member of the Australian Mediation Association.
When representing clients in mediation Anton is confident in applying his powerful and persuasive mediation and negotiation skills to ensure each and every client, receives solid results. When acting as Mediator, his ability to listen, identify the issues, comprehend parties’ positions and think outside of the box for solutions assists the most adversarial of parties to come to a mutually beneficial agreement.
expertise
family law
• Divorce, separation and domestic violence;
• Children’s matters including: Future parenting
and living arrangements, relocation and
supervision orders, Adopted children, child
protection and prevention of child abuse
• Property matters, including: De facto and
matrimonial property disputes and Agreements,
Complex business structures, trusts and taxation
issues, Hidden/offshore bank accounts,
Superannuation, Spouse maintenance
Cohabitation agreements and pre-nuptial
agreements
sports law
• Drafting and reviewing contracts, including
management and sponsorship contracts
• Negotiation of management and sponsorship
agreements and team contracts
• Corporate structure creation, intellectual
property and trade mark Protection
• Representation at tribunals and dispute
resolution
affiliations
• Queensland Law Society
• Family Law Section of the Law Council
of Australia
• Family Law Practitioners of Australia
• Rotary Club International
presentations and publications
Anton regularly presents seminars in Family Law for Accountancy and Financial Advisory Firms and is always prepared to present seminars upon request. Anton regularly updates clients of changes in the law through e-updates.
qualifications
• Bachelor of Laws LLB (Honours)
• City & Guilds Diploma in Accounting
• QLS Practice Management Course
• Australian Mediator
admitted to practice
• Supreme Court of Australia
• High Court of Australia
• Family Law Court
• Federal Magistrates Court
• District Court
personal interests
Anton loves water sports and is a fanatical kite surfer. He also actively plays tennis and squash. He thinks he can hold his own in a game of golf and is always ready for a challenge. Anton also has a love for languages and speaks fluent French and German, has a good understanding of Spanish and is proficient in Gaeilge, the Irish National language.
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Position
lawyer
areas of law
Contact Details
T: 61 7 5597 8888
F: 61 7 5597 8899
aarichardson@mslawyers.com.au
