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John Gallagher

Director
Founder of Argon Law
LLB (UQ), GradCert (Applied Finance)
Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors
Languages: English

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Areas of Expertise
  • Commercial & Business Law
  • Property Law
  • Dispute Resolution
  • Succession Law
  • Finance
  • Asset protection
Key Achievements / Awards
  • Over 35 years of legal practice.
  • Finalist in Australian Law Awards for Best Regional Lawyer.

About John

John Gallagher is the director and founder of Argon Law, with over 30 years of experience in commercial and property law, as well as wills and estate planning. He holds a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Queensland and a Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance. John is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and serves on the board of the UDIA’s Sunshine Coast Institute’s regional Branch Committee. His clientele includes business owners, private clients, and local authorities in the Sunshine Coast, Noosa, and hinterland areas.

John is committed to delivering commercially beneficial, tax-effective, and efficient legal solutions, focusing on legal certainty, client protection, and enhancing personal and economic well-being. He values building enduring client relationships and acting as a trusted advisor in significant business decisions. John enjoys providing clients with both legal and commercial advice, understanding the significant impact of tax on business structuring and estate planning strategies. He is experienced in helping clients find satisfactory solutions to disputes across all areas of the practice, further demonstrating his comprehensive expertise in law and commitment to client service.

John is proactive in seeking opportunities to enhance client businesses and improve their quality of life, ensuring confidentiality and dedicated expertise in all interactions.

Recent experience

Assisting clients (both borrowers and lenders) in a broad range of finance and security transactions. Drafting and negotiating a range of commercial agreements.

Kind words from John's clients

I just wanted to express my gratitude for the invaluable assistance you provided me during the process of settling my father’s estate.  

Your prompt responses, calmness and extensive knowledge made a challenging and emotional time much easier for me.

Your professionalism and understanding were greatly appreciated during this time.

Melinda

I had a wonderful experience working with Argon Law. John and his team were highly professional and efficient, ensuring the entire process was smooth and seamless. They took the time to thoroughly explain every aspect, making the entire experience much easier to navigate. I highly recommend Argon Law and appreciate their exceptional service.

Jake

I feel confident in trusting John and his team to work on our behalf. I appreciate his willingness to explain the reasons behind his recommendations which enables us to make informed decisions. I also appreciate that I am able to question without being made to feel like an idiot.

Robyn Grivell

The service levels at Argon Law are just first class. We have had a number of legal issues that we have needed advice on over the last few years. Every time John and his team have provided us with a stress free solution, which provided us with an acceptable outcome.

Spencer Ives

John and the team at Argon Law are professional, courteous and great to deal with! Highly recommend

Fiona Pocock, The Palm Guys

John Gallagher and the team st Argon Law are always easy to deal with, very professional and act on requests in a timely manor.

David Hallet

Dealing with John at Argon Law is always a pleasure. He makes the confusing world of law so much simpler, and his knowledge of the law is outstanding. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend John from Argon Law to anyone in need of legal services.

Jon Colley, Director, Loan Wize

Good measured advice right through the process. John took the time to explain the various implications of any actions before they were taken. Many thanks John.

Gregory Dobbs

With the recognition of being one of the authorities in his field, it is no wonder that John from Argon Law is the one you can trust. Through difficult times he is the person that you want on your side. Turning the complicated into uncomplicated.

Ariel Inigo, Mentee Co.

John was very diligent, supportive and skillful in all his actions as well as being responsive and available, I wasn’t palmed off to junior staff and so the service is much higher quality than your average law firm model.

Jeremy Harmon

As a firm we’ve always found our dealings with John and the team at Argon Law exceptionally professional, the communication has been great and we’ve always felt that John has been on top of the brief.

John Cunningham, Partner, Worrells Solvency and Forensic Accountants, Sunshine Coast

I was in need of some expert legal advice for my company that I had worked hard for most of my working life to achieve, I was dismayed, after speaking with several other firms and being disappointed with their unsympathetic and meek approach which gave me great consternation. Then I found John Gallagher the principal from ARGON LAW.

During my initial telephone conversation with John I knew then he would be the one that would do his best to help me in what can only be described as a traumatic situation unfolding before my eyes and time was truly of the essence. I found John Gallagher to be a true professional, bright, highly ethical and most importantly, compassionate and committed to the rights of his client, me.

Whenever I would meet with John and all my communication with him he was always eager and sure of keeping me apprised of the happenings in our case. The warmth, professionalism partnered with the commitment and attention to every last detail by John Gallagher from ARGON LAW is unparalleled. I would highly encourage his legal services to anyone in need.

Jason Birkett, Kauri Kitchens & Joinery

John Gallagher is a professional and experienced lawyer. I have no hesitation with referring him or his business to others needing legal services.

Jos Eegdeman, Copecat Printers

I have always found John very knowledgeable and approachable at a reasonable rate.

John Cunningham, Partner, Worrells Solvency and Forensic Accountants, Sunshine Coast

Essentially the most important thing in my mind is to feel confident that your solicitor/counsel is “in your corner”. I absolutely have that confidence in John and his team who have sensitively and expertly assisted me in my legal needs. I am most certainly an on-going client of Argon Law.

Janette Tegg

Great service from John and the team, John is a very experienced and genuine man who will be able to help you and your business.

Marilyn Black, Harlequin Blinds and Security

John Gallagher has been our family and business lawyer over the past 8 years. We have developed a relationship which we are very comfortable with. John has done extensive work for us over a range of subjects.

He has proven to be very thorough, decisive, forthright, courteous and honorable. Our interests include property investments, a retail business and a Guesthouse. I would highly recommend him.

Joe da Silva, The Silva Spoon

Thank you, John Gallagher, and Argon Law for your legal advice and the information we are receiving from your video series. We find the series most informative.

Good Luck with your future on the Sunshine Coast.

Bernice O’Brien

As accountants, we need to make sure that the advice we offer is of top quality and without question. As such, based on our past experiences with John Gallagher and Argon Law, we are more than comfortable putting our name forward to support John and his business.

Matthew van Mourik, ABA Partners Qld

John is the best solicitor I have ever used, and the only one I have used more than once.

Robert Tomlinson, Incremental Improvements Australia

John really cares about your business, how it’s going and how he can assist you. He cares about his clients and the outcomes for them, and in their personal lives as well.

That’s unheard of in all the dealings I’ve had with other solicitors, and there has been many. So, I think that really distinguishes John and his team.

Terry Frey, Principal, Emerge Planning and Development

Expert handling of our legal matters. All done in a very efficient manner.
A pleasure to deal with John Gallagher.

Paul Cotterell

Expert handling of our legal matters. All done in a very efficient manner.
A pleasure to deal with John Gallagher.

John made the process seem simple. He took care of all the things I didnt understand and was also able to guide the other party’s solicitors.

We are hoping to purchase another business soon and will definitely use John. We have already recommended John and Argon Law to many others.

Angie Clues

We are happy to refer clients to John. We do so with confidence. For my clients, I’m looking for someone who will care for them as much as I do…. I’ve never had a single complaint from a client that I’ve referred to John. In fact, a lot of them come back and thank me and say how much he’s helped.

My experience with Argon Law can be summed up with the words: Very Professional, Friendly, Efficient, Easy to Work With. My experience first entailed a phone call to Argon Law to enquire about the process of obtaining Probate for a deceased Estate.

I was referred to John Gallagher (the Principal) who kindly answered all my questions without any pressure to use his firm. When asked for a quote to perform the work for me, it was readily given. Next came a visit to their offices where I was pleasantly surprised at the welcome by friendly staff, shown to a private office and offered a tea or coffee. John came in to meet me for a chat and then introduced me to the member of his staff who handled Probate matters. I certainly would use them again when/if needed.

We trust John implicitly. We always know the advice that he gives us will be best for our family.

I have no hesitation in sending John clients. A family member passed away and it was stressful for the husband in dealing with his grief let alone trying to sort out properties, bank accounts and all else that goes with the loss of a wife.

I referred him to John, who not only helped with the legal matters, but gave the client valuable information so he could proceed with the multitude of things that need to be done in this situation.

Thank you John, at Argon Law.

John was able to respond immediately when we required legal assistance at short notice. His advice was pragmatic and effective and I am happy to recommend him to anyone seeking sound commercial legal advice. John is a person of integrity and I found him to be worthy of my trust.

John is the only Solicitor in the world that I have used more than once and will continue to use.

Rob Tomlinson, Director, Incremental Improvements Australia

I found John Gallagher, Shaun Briffa and the team at Argon Law to be efficient, professional, empathetic, knowledgeable – all these adjectives. They listen and I was able to engage their services at short notice.

All dealings have been very satisfactory and I wouldn’t hesitate recommending to anyone who needs high quality legal advice

Damien Kennedy

Extremely professional from my very first phone call. John is very knowledgeable, easy to talk to and even threw in a few laughs. Extremely satisfied with the advice and service given and will be using Argon in the future.

Jaylene Cochrane

John and his team provided exemplary service and made the process of selling my property smooth and stress free. Highly recommend.

Merryn Falk

My dealings with Argon Law have always been good.

Pricing is to be expected and comes into the range quoted, and both Shaun Briffa and John Gallagher are very timely in their services.

Robert Lee

The team at Argon Law were fantastic. Helpful, clear, friendly and trustworthy. Professional and patient through my entire case. Would absolutely recommend John and the team to anyone who needs some help.

Annie Hossack

As a business advisor & accountant, I have no hesitation in referring clients to Argon Law for their knowledgeable & professional approach to legal issues they confront. My clients have always appreciated the referrals.

Both personally & professionally, I have found Argon Law and in particular John Gallagher & Shaun Briffa easy to communicate with, espousing a solution focused approach.

Robert D’Addario CPA

I have been a customer of John Gallagher for 21 years and have always felt comfortable and secure with him attending to any one of the matters pertaining to our business and family.

It’s nice to also deal with Sue Cracknell, who takes care of our property needs. One could not ask for a more professional and courteous person who knows exactly what she is doing.

These people deserve success

Joe Da Silva

Argon Law were highly recommended to me, and I thankfully found their professionalism and absolute attention to detail refreshing and reassuring, for the closing of a matter that had taken 4 years to reach finality.

John navigated on my behalf through a complicated web of various parties and interests with the cool head of a seasoned captain ; ) I can sincerely recommend Argon Law.

Kate Gibson

John Gallagher (Director Argon Law) has provided outstanding professional legal representation on behalf of my wife and myself over the last 8 months.

Our case comprised of both family and property law aspects. John was always available to discuss the case over the phone at short notice and provided exceptional legal advice. All correspondence between parties was always distributed in a timely manner resulting in a successful legal conclusion to the case.

We have no hesitation in recommending Argon Law legal services.
Thanks very much!

Jason and Jane

John and his team have been very insightful, educational and a pleasure to deal with. I would happily recommend them to anyone requiring legal assistance.

Jamie-Lee Billerwell

I have used John Gallagher personally and I refer my clients to him with confidence.

Pippa Colman, Pippa Colman & Associates, Family Law Solicitors

John was able to respond immediately when we required legal assistance at short notice. His advice was pragmatic and effective and I am happy to recommend him to anyone seeking sound commercial legal advice. John is a person of integrity and I found him to be worthy of my trust.

Graham Tanner

John is the only Solicitor in the world that I have used more than once and will continue to use.

Rob Tomlinson

I have no hesitation in sending John clients. A family member passed away and it was stressful for the husband in dealing with his grief let alone trying to sort out properties, bank accounts and all else that goes with the loss of a wife.

I referred him to John, who not only helped with the legal matters, but gave the client valuable information so he could proceed with the multitude of things that need to be done in this situation. Thank you John, at Argon Law.

Marilyn Black

John and the team at Argon Law are professional and prompt in their service.

Calls are answered or returned quickly, with their advice easy to understand despite being complex legal issues. Highly recommended.

Ben Deverson

The team at Argon Law were fantastic. Helpful, clear, friendly and trustworthy. Professional and patient through my entire case. Would absolutely recommend John and the team to anyone who needs some help.

Annie Hossack

John and his team provided exemplary service and made the process of selling my property smooth and stress free. Highly recommend.

Merryn Falk

Argon Law were highly recommended to me, and I thankfully found their professionalism and absolute attention to detail refreshing and reassuring, for the closing of a matter that had taken 4 years to reach finality.

John navigated on my behalf through a complicated web of various parties and interests with the cool head of a seasoned captain ; ) I can sincerely recommend Argon Law.

Kate Gibson

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