Philip Anthony

Senior Associate

Philip has practised as a solicitor for over 30 years, having worked with leading firms in Brisbane CBD, rural and regional Queensland, and suburban Brisbane.

Philip enjoys representing real people and helping them with their real legal problems today and planning for the future. He brings his approachable way of communicating with clients so that they understand what’s happening, know what to expect, and are aware of their options.

He has worked in many legal jurisdictions and acquired an impressive range of skills and knowledge across many areas of law, all of which he brings to bear in his areas of focus at Hall Payne.

Philip frequently appears as an advocate in court and tribunal hearings, as well as mediations.

He is keenly aware of the personal and monetary costs of litigation and uses his extensive negotiation skills in a variety of alternative dispute resolution (“ADR”) processes, such as mediations, settlement conferences, and case appraisals.

Philip is a:

  • solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland;
  • solicitor of the High Court of Australia; and
  • member Queensland Law Society.

Philip loves reading and writing, travel, bushwalking, and rugby league.

Reviews for Hall Payne Brisbane

14 Apr 2025  Google Jacob Q

I could not be happier after recently receiving the assistance of Alexandra from Hall Payne Lawyers. 

She's extremely diligent and was always quick to answer any of my queries. I felt supported and most importantly trusted the entire time and we had an amazing outcome.

She was nothing short of professional and a pleasure to deal with, I cannot recommend this firm and Alex enough.

10 Apr 2025  Google Chi Ho Lam

Justine was very knowledgeable and was very helpful in my matter. Would recommend other people to her.

17 Mar 2025  Google Stephen Y

Words cannot explain how impressed I am with Cale from Hall Payne Lawyers. He has been so professional in every way, and also been able to simplify so I could understand the more technical things.

He has guided me through the whole process, and at the end has delivered far beyond my expectations.

I recommend Cale unconditionly and without hesitation.

10 Feb 2025  Google Prince

I am incredibly grateful for the exceptional service provided by Hall Payne Lawyers. They helped me navigate through a difficult situation where I was falsely accused at my workplace in aged care. Their expertise and dedication to my case were instrumental in proving my innocence and resolving the issue.

I highly recommend their services for anyone in need of strong legal support.

Thank you, Hall Payne Lawyers, for your unwavering support and professionalism.

05 Feb 2025  Google Sara T

Leanne Taylor has consistently delivered excellent results. Thank you, Leanne!

23 Jan 2025  Email Anonymous

Mark Diamond proved, despite difficult circumstances, that he is a top notch employment lawyer and a fine negotiator. Mark's union experience is a great bonus and it really shows in how he provided me with practical, sensible and targeted advice.

I would recommend Mark to you particularly if you work in transport: he is uniquely placed to help you get the best outcome.

 

06 Jan 2025  Google Phil P

We have had the pleasure of dealing with Leanne Taylor regarding a claim and I can not speak high enough about the dealings and outcome.

Using a highly qualified lawyer like Leanne and the Team at Hall Payne is the only way to go when dealing with large companies to achieve the correct outcome in a timely manner, hassle free. 

Thank you Leanne and all the Hall Payne Team, I could not recommend you highly enough.

27 Dec 2024  Google Justine L

I recently worked with Justine Matthews, from Hall Payne Lawyers, to defend against a serious accusation, and I couldn’t be more impressed.

Justine was professional, knowledgeable, and dedicated throughout the entire process. She compiled a strong defense strategy, kept me informed every step of the way, and provided much-needed reassurance. Thanks to her hard work, the matter was resolved positively and within a very tight timeframe.

I highly recommend Justine for anyone in need of expert health law legal help and can not thank her enough.

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