Buckley & Hawkins
Your most trusted lawyers
Providing essential legal services that do you justice.
Our Aims
We believe that the cornerstone of exceptional legal service is a deep understanding of our clients’ needs. Our aim is to build lasting relationships based on trust, communication, and transparency.
Whether navigating complex legal challenges or providing preventative counsel, we are committed to tailoring our services to the unique circumstances of each client, ensuring personalised and effective legal solutions.
Our firm is founded on the principles of staunch advocacy and unwavering integrity. We aim to represent our clients with a zealous yet ethical approach, upholding their rights and interests in all legal matters.
From the courtroom to the negotiation table, our goal is to achieve the best possible outcomes while maintaining the highest standards of legal practice.
We understand that the legal landscape is ever-evolving, and staying at the forefront of legislative changes and legal precedents is paramount.
We are dedicated to continuous learning and professional development to ensure that we provide our clients with knowledgeable, up-to-date advice and representation.
Who Are We?
The co-directors of Buckley & Hawkins are Zayne Buckley and Fraser Hawkins.
Fraser Hawkins:
While admitted to practice law in multiple jurisdictions internationally, Fraser is also an Associate Chartered Accountant.
Specialising in civil and criminal litigation, Fraser has a background as a trial lawyer having appeared in many complex civil and criminal cases. Furthermore, Fraser previously practiced in the Cook Islands where he acted for the Cook Islands Government in a range of legal matters.
In Australia, Fraser has represented clients in a wide range of matters in both the State and Federal Courts, including acting for a large Federal Government Agency. Fraser has a keen interest in defamation, contractual disputes, liquidations and bankruptcy, sports law, and serious fraud offences.
Regardless of what your issue is, Fraser has the expertise and knowledge to assist.
Zayne Buckley:
Zayne graduated from University in 2022, obtaining a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and a Bachelor of Commerce with majors in Accounting and Finance. He continues to further his education and is currently pursuing a Master’s in Law at the top university in Australia for law.
Zayne is admitted to practice in the Supreme Court of Queensland and the High Court of Australia, and his sole focus is in litigation, where he particularly enjoys defamation, consumer law, contractual disputes, and debt recovery.
Zayne’s experience spans various areas, including multi-million dollar construction disputes, high-value contractual disputes, employment law, defamation, body corporate disputes, and significant land resumptions.
Despite being a junior, Zayne has already achieved success in numerous cases and is quickly gaining recognition as a skilled lawyer.
Main Practice Areas
We anticipate and comprehend your needs in advance to develop tailored strategies for your specific goals. Our aim is to minimise legal risks and enhance the success and growth of your business or personal ventures. Our primary areas of practice are:
- Commercial Law
- Criminal Law
- Employment Law
- Civil Litigation
Additional Services
Apart from our main practice areas, we have expertise in the following:
Business and Corporate Law
- Body Corporate Law
- Contract Disputes
- Bankruptcy and Insolvency
- Debt Recovery
Criminal and Civil Representation
- Criminal Law
- Civil Litigation
- Defamation
- Peace and Good Behaviour Orders
Employment and Individual Rights
- Unfair Dismissal
- Harassment
- Discrimination
- Bullying
- Compensation
Specialised Legal Services
- Sports Law
- Defamation
- Enviormental Law
- Consumer Protection Law
Client Testimonials
We are honoured to serve you
I am so happy it is all over. [Zayne and Fraser] are so professional ... Thank you so much.
- A client involved in an application to vary a domestic violence order.
I cannot thank you enough. The team was fantastic to work with, and you achieved an outcome I would not have been able to achieve on my own.
- A client who was sold a defective car and was involved in a dispute with a dealership that refused to issue a refund.
I would not have been able to do this without you. I am going to transfer my other legal work to you. I just want to give you a hug!
- A client involved in a large-scale dispute facing liability of approximately $2,000,000.00 that Our team resolved for approximately $30,000.00.
Blog Posts
To assist our current clients, future clients, and the public understand different areas of law, we have written the below blog posts:
Peace and Good Behaviour Orders
- What you need to know
- How it might affect you
- How we can help
- What our experience is
Employment Law in Australia
- What you need to know
- How it might affect you
- How we can help
- What our experience is
Consumer Law in Australia
- What you need to know
- How it might affect you
- How we can help
- What our experience is
Get In Touch
Phone
0403 403 640
zayne.buckley@taylor-rose.com.au
Consultation Form
Disclaimer
Buckley & Hawkins operates as a service company and is not a registered legal practice. Zayne Buckley and Fraser Hawkins, Consulting Solicitors, conduct all legal work under GTC LEGAL PTY LTD ACN 655 561 514 trading as Taylor Rose Australia.
Zayne Buckley holds a current 'restricted Practicing Certificate' from the Queensland Law Society, while Fraser Hawkins holds an 'unrestricted Practicing Certificate' from the same authority. These certificates allow Zayne and Fraser to provide legal services as Lawyers in Queensland and any Federal Court of Australia.
In their capacity as 'Consulting Solicitors,' Zayne and Fraser can attract clients and direct them to Taylor Rose Australia, where they can deliver legal assistance to the clients.