Thynne + Macartney has grown its family law offering with the strategic acquisition of experienced partner, Fraser Bax from HopgoodGanim Lawyers.
Fraser will head up the firm’s existing Family Law group, supported by an experienced team of senior solicitors.
Fraser acts in all types of family law matters. He has particular expertise in complex financial disputes involving large asset pools, companies and trusts and also has a strong background advising clients with respect to financial agreements.
General Manager Richard Knox said of the expansion, “Fraser’s appointment as head of our Family Law group marks a significant milestone for our private client offering. Growth has been a key strategy for Thynne + Macartney in 2025 with Fraser marking the third partner to join the ranks this year. We have been lucky to find in Fraser the skills and experience required to build an industry-leading practice at Thynne + Macartney.”
Chairman of Partners, Alex Ramsey, echoed Knox’s remarks adding, “Fraser is a strong leader and we are continuously impressed by his legal acumen and cultural fit. We are confident our family law practice is in steady hands with Fraser at the helm.”Fraser’s appointment follows a year of growth for the firm, complimenting the addition of Agriculture partner Raquel Bond and Employment partner Emily Harvey, and the opening of a regional office in Toowoomba to support clients in the Western Downs and Maranoa regions.
About Fraser Bax
With more than 11 years’ experience in family law, Fraser acts in all types of family law disputes. He regularly appears in Court in Queensland and interstate, however he is equally skilled in avoiding unnecessary litigation and resolving matters outside of Court.
About Thynne + Macartney
Thynne + Macartney is a full-service commercial law firm acting for individuals and families, farmers, landholders, SMEs and institutional clients. Our strong business and corporate experience is backed by specialist practices in Family Law, Wills & Estates, Agriculture, Planning & Environment, Insurance, Maritime & Transport and Employment.
As Brisbane’s longest continuing Queensland-based and Queensland-focussed commercial legal practice, our clients benefit from direct access to partners and more than 130 years of institutional knowledge passed down from successive partners. With more than 40 lawyers across our offices in Brisbane, Cairns and Toowoomba, we also have a long-standing regular visitation program to regional centres in Queensland and New South Wales to help our clients in rural and more remote areas.
