Alex Moriarty
Alex Moriarty is the Principal and Founder of AXM Law. For more than two decades, he has provided high-level advice to the boards of listed and unlisted companies, State and Federal Government departments, small businesses, start-ups, and individuals on every aspect of their business or profession. He is the preferred legal counsel for high-net-worth individuals, businesses, and professionals, based both in Australia and overseas, advising on all aspects of their business, finance, and tax needs.
As a commercial litigator and insolvency lawyer, Alex has led numerous large, high-stakes disputes and trials across all Australian jurisdictions. His experience ranges from commercial and contract disputes to trade practices, tax, administrative law, intellectual property, insurance, medical practice, lending, property, and insolvency matters. While he has won many high-profile and landmark legal test cases, he is equally known for being careful, discreet, and achieving superior outcomes while keeping his clients out of the spotlight.
Alex practiced initially at a top-tier law firm in Sydney, and subsequently as a Brisbane-based partner for national and boutique firms for the first 18 years of his career. In 2018, he founded AXM Law as a high-end, full-service practice, dedicated to providing superior client service and a progressive, collegiate environment for lawyers.
Expertise
- Corporate law and governance for boards
- Commercial litigation and defamation law
- Insolvency and tax law
- Administrative law
- Trusts law
- Intellectual property and digital law
- All commercial and finance transactions
Memberships
- Admitted as a legal practitioner of the Supreme Court of New South Wales in 2001
- Solicitor of the High Court of Australia since 2002
- Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland since 2005
Qualifications
Bachelor of Laws with First Class Honors dissertation in information privacy law - Adelaide University
First in Class: Corporations Law and Succession Law
Bachelor of Commerce with High Distinction - Adelaide University
Professor Tew's Prize for Economics
The Economics Society Prize in Economics 1A and 1B
Master of Laws in Enterprise Governance with High Distinction - Bond University
Dux and First in Class for the majority of subjects including Enterprise Strategy and Risk Management, Tax and Finance, Corporate Social Responsibility, Ethics and Corporate Governance.
Oxford Executive Leadership Programme with High Distinction - Said Business School, University of Oxford
Graduate Diploma in Japanese Studies with High Distinction - Adelaide University
Patrick Doneley
Patrick Doneley is a Senior Consultant at AXM Law, bringing a decade of legal experience spanning corporate advisory, commercial litigation, and senior in-house roles. Having held legal counsel positions with a number of large, high-growth corporations across the insurance, defence, manufacturing, and funds management sectors, Patrick offers "the modern edge" to his clients, a perspective that balances rigorous legal standards with the agility of a growth-focused mindset.
He has acted in complex commercial disputes across multiple jurisdictions and at all levels of the Australian court system. Patrick possesses a rare combination of private practice and in-house advisory expertise and is known for his ability to deliver commercially-focused advice on complex matters. He is trusted by boards, executives, and business owners to provide frank, strategic guidance across the full spectrum of corporate and commercial legal issues.
Expertise
- Commercial litigation and dispute resolution
- Corporate law
- Commercial law
- Corporate governance and company secretarial
Memberships
- Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland
- Solicitor of the High Court of Australia
- Member, Queensland Law Society
Qualifications
Bachelor of Laws (Hons) – Queensland University of Technology
Bachelor of Business Management – University of Queensland
Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice – The College of Law
Thomas Lane-Porter
Thomas practises exclusively in commercial and corporate law, with a primary focus on complex commercial litigation and insolvency matters. Having honed his craft at leading boutique and national law firms, Thomas brings a sophisticated, tactical approach to resolving disputes, providing the “legal firepower” necessary to navigate high-stakes conflict..
As a litigator, Thomas is frequently engaged for his ability to navigate intricate corporate and shareholder disputes, consumer and sale-of-goods litigation, and complex property, construction, tax, and administrative law matters.
Thomas also maintains a substantial insolvency practice, acting for several of Australia’s leading accounting, business-advisory, and insolvency firms. By blending his litigation prowess with deep insolvency knowledge, he delivers precise, commercially-driven outcomes for liquidators, creditors and company directors alike, ensuring that even the most volatile financial disputes are managed with strategic clarity.
Expertise
- Administrative
- Building and construction
- Competition and consumer
- Contract
- Corporations
- Energy and resources
- Equity and trusts
- Insolvency and bankruptcy
- Negligence and professional negligence
- Property
- Taxation and revenue
Memberships
- Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland
- Solicitor of the High Court of Australia
Qualifications
Bachelor of Laws (Honours) – Queensland University of Technology.
Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice – College of Law.
Alyssa Chorlton
Alyssa Chorlton is a Solicitor at AXM Law, bringing a proactive and detailed approach to a diverse practice. Having risen through the firm’s ranks, Alyssa has developed a sophisticated legal practice that bridges the gap between complex transactional advisory and high-stakes commercial litigation.
Alyssa’s expertise spans the full lifecycle of corporate and commercial law, from the initial design of intricate corporate structures and IP portfolios to the execution of complex commercial transactions. She provides authoritative advice on trademarks, employment law, and wealth succession through Wills and Estates, ensuring her clients’ assets and interests are fortified against future risk.
A versatile practitioner, Alyssa is equally at home negotiating multi-faceted contracts as she is navigating the rigours of the courtroom. She manages disputes across all her practice areas, delivering the "precision machinery" required for efficient resolution. Alyssa is known for her meticulous and pragmatic counsel, providing established companies and emerging start-ups with the clear-eyed, commercially-focused strategy necessary to succeed in a complex legal landscape.
Expertise
- Corporate and commercial law
- Employment law
- Intellectual property and technology law
- Insolvency law
- Commercial litigation
Memberships
- Admitted as a legal practitioner of the Supreme Court of Queensland in June 2025
Qualifications
Bachelor of Laws with Class IIA Honours – Griffith University
Bachelor of Business (majoring in Behavioural Science) – Griffith University
Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice – The College of Law
