Who is Hynes Lawyers?

Founded by Robert Hynes in 1997, Hynes Lawyers has the expertise, knowledge and experience of a tier one national firm in the specialist practice areas of:

Our specialist areas of service are firmly based on the needs of our clients. We provide our clients with a pragmatic perspective, sound legal advice and an integrated solution that is tailored to their needs – for now and the future.

We push the boundaries of the average law firm by providing a range of relevant, high quality legal services that aim to exceed our clients’ expectations. To do this we attract and retain the best people with the experience and expertise to complement our specialist practice areas.

Hynes Lawyers aims to be the pre-eminent Queensland specialist firm in the areas in which it practices.

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Management rights

Do not forget your option

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Body corporate law

Knowing your limits

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Corporate Hynesight

Foreign Investment Policy amendments: further clarity and scope for non-notifiable investment

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Innovation Insight

Landmark US court ruling reignites debate on gene patenting

A landmark US court ruling against gene patents has reignited debate on the issue in Australia just as the senate announced an extension to the reporting time for the gene patents inquiry. Myriad...

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