Martin van der Walt

Martin van der Walt is the Director of Walt Allan Solicitors & Advocates in the Greater Brisbane Area, offering over 25 years of legal experience. Admitted as a solicitor in 1995 and to the High Court of Australia and Supreme Court of Queensland in 1997, Martin spent more than two decades practising as a barrister before taking up his current role in 2017. His academic achievements include a Master of Taxation from UNSW, a Master of Laws with Honours from Queensland University of Technology, and dual degrees in Law and Commerce from Bond University, providing a strong foundation in both legal and financial matters. Martin’s practice covers a wide spectrum of legal areas, with a focus on estate planning, wills and estate litigation, taxation and superannuation law, business structuring, contracts, property law, disciplinary proceedings, and criminal law. His extensive court experience allows him to assist clients in complex disputes and legal matters, from contesting wills and family provision claims to tax objections and representation in administrative and criminal proceedings. He also advises on professional disciplinary matters, recognising the significant professional impacts involved. With early career roles as an Associate to senior judges and experience at a leading law firm, Martin offers clients practical and comprehensive legal advice tailored to their needs. He provides services in drafting wills, powers of attorney, and advance health directives, as well as advice on trusts, equity, land and mining law, and commercial disputes. Martin is dedicated to helping clients navigate complex legal challenges with clarity and professionalism throughout Brisbane and beyond.