Michael Barber
BSc, Grad Dip IT, Grad Cert Bus Admin, Grad Dip ACG, MAcct, LLB(Hons), GDLP, MQLS, FGIA.
Legal Practice Director
Michael (Mick) is a multi-disciplinary professional with qualifications across IT, law, science, accounting, business and corporate governance. His career has seen him perform as a programmer, business analyst, project manager and more recently as a lawyer specialising in technology, commercial and corporate law.
His multifaceted approach and qualifications extends his capacity to service his clients by bridging the gap between business, technology and law. Michael is also a Fellow of the Governance Institute of Australia, being professionally designated as a Risk and Governance Professional, and also a Chartered Secretary.
Emily Price
LLB(Hons), BA, GDLP
Technology, Commercial and Corporate Lawyer
Emily has a passion for innovation and is driven to create efficient and effective solutions for her clients and help foster the growth and strength of Australian startups.
She has a varied background both in her professional and extra-curricular experiences. From having held held a number of management roles in the not-for-profit and run a social enterprise and also having worked in the tech industry and government. Additionally, being Japanese-Australian and having lived in both countries, allows her to appreciate and navigate cross-cultural differences and communications.
With a combined 5 years experience in sales and marketing and having written her honours thesis on AI and law, she bring a unique knowledge-base and understanding to her clients' commercial needs and technical complexities.
Fiona Boyle
Operations Director
Fiona has over 15 years’ experience in the healthcare sector working for various pharmacy groups where she developed a deep understanding of the importance of good communication skills and patience. Fiona is heavily involved in the daily operations of the firm, filling operational gaps in the Startup Lawyers Team by working across accounting, marketing, human resource management and customer service. In addition to business administration, Fiona plays a crucial role in governance, compliance and risk management within the firm.
Fiona also serves the important role of client satisfaction and encourages you to provide any feedback about the Startup Lawyers Brisbane team directly to her.
