Scott MacNeill
Managing Director
Scott has worked in the legal sector for over 18 years, and has a mixture of top tier and in-house experience from world leading, high performing organisations. Scott enjoys developing strong relationships with his clients and thrives on resolving complex legal challenges in a commercial and cost-efficient manner. Scott regularly briefs and advises senior executives and stakeholders on legal matters impacting their business interests.
After working with top tier law firm Ashurst Australia, and then in-house with Boeing Australia and Aurizon Holdings as an Associate General Counsel, Scott knew the time was right to bring his unique blend of highly developed corporate legal skills coupled with a deep understanding of how to provide concise and direct legal counsel to leading Australian executives and businesses.
Scott has a network of top tiered trained legal talent who consult for Gibson MacNeill, both in Australia and in the United States. Where your matter requires it, Scott will bring in a lawyer who is highly qualified and hand selected to support your unique business circumstance.

Area of Expertise
Memberships and Associations
Mergers and Acquisitions
Construction and safety
Business sale and purchase
IT and Technology
Corporate Advisory
Commercial
Employment
Litigation
Asset Procurement
Real Estate
Sports Law
Media Law
Queensland Law Society - Principal Practicing Certificate
Qualifications
Griffith University
Bachelor of Law (Honours)/ Bachelor of Arts (Psychology):
- First Class Honours
- Law Medal
- University Medal
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College of Law
Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice
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Gibson MacNeill is fully insured by Lexon Insurance.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practise
Principal Legal Practitioner:
- Supreme Court of Queensland
- High Court of Australia
Testimonials
"Scott and his team go above and beyond for their clients. Scott is extremely knowledgeable, diligent and practical. He is exactly what you want in your lawyer and I would not hesitate recommending his services."
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