Company Background


Mathews Hunt Legal is a specialist legal firm focused almost exclusively on body corporate and strata law. Established in 2010, the firm provides clear, practical and cost-effective legal advice to body corporate committees across Queensland.

Mathews Hunt Legal focuses on helping committees understand and resolve the complex issues that can arise in a body corporate environment. From day-to-day legal advice to complex disputes and court matters, the team provides strategic guidance based on extensive experience. In addition, the firm works to develop long-term and supportive relationships with its clients.

The team understands that body corporate matters can be complex and multi-dimensional. Therefore, advice is tailored to each client's circumstances, objectives and building. The firm also maintains strong professional relationships across the industry, including body corporate managers, contractors, engineers, insurers and other advisers.

Mathews Hunt Legal Body Corporate & Strata Law Services

Provides specialist legal advice and representation for body corporate committees, including:

  • Body Corporate Legal Advice – Practical advice on the legal issues affecting committees and bodies corporate.
  • Committee Support – Guidance to help committees understand their rights, responsibilities and options.
  • Dispute Resolution – Assistance with resolving body corporate disputes and related legal matters.
  • QCAT & Court Matters – Representation and advice for body corporate proceedings.
  • Commissioner Matters – Advice and representation involving the Office of the Commissioner for Body Corporate and Community Management.
  • Building Management Statements – Specialist advice for complex building management arrangements.
  • Layered Schemes – Legal support for schemes involving subsidiaries and multiple levels of ownership.
  • Integrated Resorts – Advice on complex resort and community title arrangements.

Mathews Hunt Legal Specialist Legal Support

Mathews Hunt Legal practices exclusively in body corporate and strata law because the firm focuses its skills, experience and expertise in this area. As a result, the team regularly deals with issues affecting committees and stays informed about relevant legislation and legal decisions.

Director Peter Hunt has more than 30 years of legal experience and is a Fellow of the Australian College of Community Lawyers. He is supported by an experienced legal team and oversees the firm's work.

Committee-Focused Approach

Mathews Hunt Legal almost exclusively acts for committees of bodies corporate. The firm does not generally act for caretakers or developers in body corporate law matters. This approach helps minimise potential conflicts of interest and keeps the firm's focus on protecting its clients' best interests.

The firm also acts for a wide range of schemes. These include individual residential towers as well as some of Queensland's largest and most complex bodies corporate.

Body Corporate Legal Expertise Across Queensland

From standard format plans to large developments and integrated resorts, Mathews Hunt Legal provides specialist legal support for committees across Queensland.

Need specialist body corporate legal advice? Contact Mathews Hunt Legal today to discuss your committee's requirements and legal needs.