Darrell Jardine

Darrell Jardine is a Partner and leads HopgoodGanim's Dispute Resolution practice.

His expertise includes advising on contractual disputes, negligence claims, product liability litigation, class actions, insider trading and other claims brought by ASIC for statutory breaches and Royal Commissions. He offers a particular expertise in liquor licensing and gaming regulation and represents major participants in the leisure, sport and entertainment sector.

Darrell is consistently recognised by leading publications, including recommended by Doyle’s Guide as a Leading Litigation & Dispute Resolution Lawyers — Queensland, 2015–2022. Most recently, he was named by The Best Lawyers™ as a leading Australian practitioner in the 2022-2024 editions for Corporate Law; Hospitality and Tourism Law; Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Litigation Law categories. Darrell was also named as The Best Lawyers™ "Lawyer Of The Year" for Hospitality and Tourism Law 2023.

HopgoodGanim Lawyers is a leading Australian independent legal and advisory firm operating nationally and internationally with a focus on Asia from Brisbane and Perth. It offers highly skilled and agile legal teams across key sectors and areas of practice, with lawyers recognised by legal publications as leaders in their fields. We house a leading team of private client lawyers who support family offices, family-owned business and high profile individuals in the management of their private legal affairs.

During nearly 50 years in business, we have amassed a rich treasury of knowledge and expertise. We use this to support our clients with the most accurate, appropriate and useable guidance, strengthening their organisations and enabling them to prosper.

Our legal and advisory expertise covers Banking & Finance, Estate Planning, Commercial Property, Planning & Environment, Dispute Resolution, Private Enterprise, Intellectual Property, Resources & Energy, Insurance & Risk, Health & Safety, Mergers & Acquisitions, Taxation, Government, Corporate Advisory & Governance, Insolvency & Restructuring, Privacy & Data Protection, Technology, Workplace & Employment, Family & Relationships, Reputation Management, Start-ups & Entrepreneurial, Cyber Security, and Construction.