David MacLeod
Principal
Bachelor of Laws
Bachelor of Business (Accountancy)
Financial Services Tier 1 Compliance Program
AUSTRAC Registered AML/CTF Auditor
Solicitor, Supreme Court of Queensland
Queensland Law Society Member
David is an experienced corporate lawyer and adviser, specialising in financial services, funds management and compliance, with more than 10 years experience. Prior to establishing MLC Legal, David was a partner at a boutique Brisbane law firm and headed up the firm’s financial services division.
David has expertise in a broad range of corporate law, regulatory and compliance issues, with a special focus on the financial services and funds management industries. He has experience in all aspects of AFS licensing, the establishment of managed funds, managed fund takeovers, joint ventures and the co-ordination of significant transactions, including the acquisition and disposal of retail shopping centres, commercial office towers and residential subdivisions.
David has acted for a wide range of listed and unlisted clients, including fund managers, financial planners, dealer groups, property developers, stockbrokers, research houses and accountants. These clients operate in a range of sectors, including property, equities, agribusiness and finance.