Gary Coveney
LLB (Hons) (Bond); LLM (Melb).
Barrister and Mediator
Gary was called to the bar in 2004, having previously worked for investment banks in London, Boston and New York. Gary has a broad practice in commercial litigation, estates and family law. He specialises in advising and appearing in complex disputes, and regularly appears in trials and appeals. Gary is also a Nationally Accredited Mediator.
Phone: 07 5618 8213
Mobile: 0411 135 691
Email: gary.coveney@qldbar.asn.au
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Gary has an extensive litigation practice, including contract, consumer protection, estates, insolvency, corporations, taxation, property and family law matters.
Gary is regularly engaged to act as mediator, and is committed to helping parties finalise their disputes without the need to go to court.
Gary holds a Bachelor of Laws with First Class Honours from Bond University, and a Master of Laws from the University of Melbourne.
Gary has been recognised in Doyle’s Guide as follows:
Leading Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution Junior Counsel – Queensland, 2021
Leading Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution Junior Counsel – Queensland, 2022
Leading Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution Junior Counsel – Queensland, 2024
Recommended Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution Junior Counsel – Queensland, 2025
Gary is currently the President of the Gold Coast Bar Association.
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Admiralty and Maritime
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Appellate
Arbitration
Commercial Law
Competition and Consumer/Trade Practices
Corporations and Securities
Equity
Family Law
Insolvency
Insurance
Mediation
Property
Taxation
Trusts
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Bar Association of Queensland
Gold Coast Bar Association
Gold Coast District Law Association