Paul Formosa

Director

LLB

Meet Paul

Paul commenced employment with Macrossan and Amiet in late 2010 and was admitted as a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland at Rockhampton in 2012.

Born and bred in Mackay, on completion of his senior schooling Paul moved to Townsville to obtain his Bachelor of Laws at James Cook University.

Paul provides clients with advice and assistance with a wide variety of legal matters with a focus on the areas of commercial law, securities law, property law (with a particular interest in rural transactions), and succession planning. In 2016 Paul undertook intensive and specialised migration law training enabling him to assist clients in relation to a wide variety of migration law enquiries including Business Visas, Family Visas, Skilled Visas and Employer Sponsored Visas.

Paul is married to Janelle, and they have three daughters, Lucia, Harriet and Josephine.  Being fishing tragic, Paul enjoys spending weekends with his family out in the boat around Seaforth

Paul is available by appointment in Proserpine.

Areas of Expertise

Paul practices in a variety of legal services with a focus on the areas of commercial law, securities law and property law with particular interest in rural transactions. Paul is also a registered migration agent and can assist clients with a wide variety of visa applications and general immigration law advice.

Business Sales and Purchases
Commercial and Retail Leasing
Share Sale Transactions
Shareholders Agreements
Debt Collection
Succession Planning

Accreditations

Qualifications

Bachelor of Laws

Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland

Solicitor of the High Court of Australia

Migration & Visas

Affiliations

Member of Queensland Law Society

Honorary Solicitor to Volunteer Marine Rescue Mackay Incorporated

articles by Paul

News and Insights
April 1, 2025

A Joyful Announcement! Baby Formosa

Paul Formosa welcomes new addition to the family!

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November 11, 2024

Michael White

Michael Stuart Cathie White, a former partner of the firm, passed away on 5 November 2024.

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October 23, 2024

Coastal Conveyancing – Not Always Smooth Sailing

In Queensland, the conveyance of coastal and waterfront properties entails the consideration of additional factors that are not present in the conveyance of land-locked properties

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October 23, 2024

Christmas in the Boat

As we quickly approach the pointy end of the silly season, it is prudent to remind clients and readers of the importance to stay safe and sensible if they intend on taking the boat for a run or the kids for a fish over the Christmas Holidays. As a quick recap,we believe that it is…

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June 20, 2022

Sugar Cane Pricing Seminar

Tom McNeil of Green Pool Commodities and Rob Imray of Farmarco Australia presented at our annual Sugar Cane Pricing Seminars in Proserpine and Mackay.

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September 10, 2019

Fishers Beware – New QLD Fisheries Regulations from 1 September 2019

From 1 September 2019 there have been a number of changes to the Queensland Fisheries Regulations.

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June 13, 2019

Tom McNeill and Robert Imray present 2019 Sugar Talk

Tom McNeill from Green Pool Commodities and Robert Imray of Farmarco Australia traveled to Mackay and Proserpine for our annual Sugar Pricing Seminar for cane growing clients and industry-affiliates.

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June 18, 2018

Tom McNeill Sugar Talk 2018

Tom McNeill from Green Pool Commodities traveled to Mackay and Proserpine for our annual Sugar Pricing Seminar for cane growing clients and industry-affiliates.

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August 6, 2017

Whitsunday Landlords And Tenants Be Aware

Whitsunday Regional Council has approved for introduction a new Trade Waste Policy and Management Plan for premises in the Whitsunday Region.

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June 15, 2017

Macrossan & Amiet Solicitors hold Sugar Pricing Seminar

Macrossan & Amiet Solicitors recently held their Sugar Pricing Seminar and were again privileged to have Mr Tom McNeil present at our seminar.

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