Nathan Laing
Nathan Laing | Barrister | Brisbane
Prior to legal studies, Nathan was a Constable in the Queensland Police Service, serving in Far North Queensland. Nathan left the Police Service to commence studying Law at Bond University. He graduated in 2010 with a Bachelor of Laws with Honours and a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Criminology and International Relations.
Nathan then completed a Post-Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice at Bond University, was admitted to the Supreme Court of Queensland, and commenced practise in a busy boutique criminal law firm. Nathan has had experience in criminal and family law firms, and also within the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (Qld).
Placing his legal career on hold, Nathan commissioned in the Australian Defence Force. First, as a Maritime Warfare Officer and Lawyer in the Royal Australian Navy, before transferring into the Australian Army completing General Service Officer training at the Royal Military College – Duntroon and on exchange at the Officer Cadet School of New Zealand.
Commissioning as a Lieutenant in the Royal Australian Infantry Corps, Nathan served as a rifle and specialist Platoon Commander within the Second Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment (2 RAR). Nathan was later selected to be a Military Instructor, graduating three intakes of Recruits into Full time and Reserve service. Towards the end of his service, Nathan transferred to the Australian Army Legal Corps where he served until discharging.
Whilst maintaining a busy military career, Nathan undertook private study completing the Queensland Bar Exams in 2017. He accepted a place in the Queensland Bar Association Bar Practice course, completing this course in 2018. Nathan also completed a Master of Business Administration during this time.
Nathan accepts both litigation and mediation work, he also holds qualifications as a Nationally Accredited Mediator and Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner.
CONTACT
T. 07 5618 8215
E. NJL@qldbar.asn.au
L. Level 6
AREAS OF PRACTICE
Administrative Law / Public Law
Appellate - Criminal Law
Civil & Human Rights / Discrimination
Criminal Law
Domestic Violence
Family Law - Property and Child disputes
Inquests / Commissions of Inquiry / Statutory Tribunals
Minor Civil disputes
Military / Veterans rights and entitlements
YEAR OF ADMISSION
2018
Nationally Accredited Mediator and Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner