Criminal Law.

Nathan appears in the Magistrates, District and Supreme Courts in bail applications, pleas and sentences, trials and appeals, and in applications for work licences.

Domestic Violence.

Under the Domestic and Family Violence Protection Act 2012 (Qld), domestic violence includes physical, sexual, emotional, psychological and economic abuse, threats, coercion and, since 2023, a pattern of coercive and controlling behaviour.

Nathan is briefed for both aggrieved persons and respondents in protection order applications, contested hearings, variations and appeals.

Family Law.

Nathan is briefed in parenting and property matters in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia: interim and final hearings, applications, and appeals.

His family law work and his mediation practice inform each other, and he is often briefed to advise on settlement as well as to run the hearing.

Administrative Law.

Nathan advises on and appears in reviews of government decisions, including applications to the Administrative Review Tribunal and judicial review in the Supreme Court and Federal Court.

Civil Law.

Nathan accepts briefs to advise and appear in civil and commercial disputes, including urgent applications and injunctions, in the Magistrates, District and Supreme Courts and in QCAT.