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WGC Lawyers

WGC Lawyers

4.6(93 reviews)See reviews ↓·Cairns

About the company

WGC Lawyers is a law firm based in Cairns that has provided legal advice for over 50 years. The firm serves Cairns and Far North Queensland. In 2024, WGC Lawyers won the Cairns Chamber of Commerce People Management Excellence Award.

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

In Cairns, WGC Lawyers is repeatedly associated with conveyancing, wills and estates, probate and commercial matters, and much of the feedback centres on how clearly each step is explained. Purchases of first homes, residential sales and a commercial property bought through an SMSF come up often, with clients noting that options are set out plainly so decisions feel informed rather than rushed. Named members of staff recur throughout the accounts: Megan Dunne and Michelle McKellar are credited with patience, quick replies and considered advice on contract details, Maree Clark with expertise in wills and estates, Kerryn with guidance through probate, and Graham with steering a commercial matter.

Carly is remembered for a warm greeting at reception, while Ella and Paige are noted for following up without prompting. The firm's body corporate and commercial work, including that of Maddyson and Rhiannon, is described as precise, and one client credits Maddyson with moving a stalled consumer dispute forward. A theme running through the comments is communication that continues before, during and after a matter, paired with an approachable manner that leaves people feeling supported, and a number of clients return for repeat work.

Reviews

Reviews are taken from publicly available sources.

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Joshua Cox1 August 2026

I engaged Kelly Whitten at WGC to represent me in an unfortunate divorce. Kelly was honest, very knowledgeable of the games played during the process and gave fantastic insightful advice on how to ensure an honest and fair outcome. I am very happy with the outcome. Kelly is a person of great integrity and I highly recommend her and the service she provides. I have also previously engaged John Hayward on a couple of industrial matters and had the same experiences as above, insightful and honest advice. John is also a person of great integrity, also highly recommended.

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Brodie Price30 June 2026

Graham was recommended to us by a family friend for a purchase of a commercial property in our SMSF. Graham and the team from WGC were fantastic to deal with. Graham took the time to explain things so we understood them and the process was very seamless. Ella assisted us by answering any questions in a timely manner and always getting back to us promptly. We would happily recommend them to family and friends.

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Alex Barnes1 June 2026

My wife and I used Megan Dunne at WGC Lawyers to do the conveyancing for the purchase of our first home. Megan made the whole process so simple and easy to navigate, and explained everything to us so thoroughly. The staff at WGC are friendly, approachable and knowledgeable. We're so grateful, and won't be going anywhere else for legal services.

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Josh Castles9 April 2026

We have now used WGC Lawyers twice for the conveyancing of our property purchases, and both times the experience has been excellent. Michelle McKellar has been outstanding to deal with — she is prompt, professional, incredibly kind, and extremely knowledgeable. We always felt well supported and confident throughout the process, and we really appreciated her clear communication and friendly approach. We also spoke to Paige who was very prompt and professional in answering our queries. There is no doubt that WGC is an exceptional and highly knowledgeable law firm, and we would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone in need of legal assistance.

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leon yeatman23 March 2026

WGC Lawyers provide excellent service and top advice. The assistance I received was responsive and on point. I am happy with my result.

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Shawn Decker12 March 2026

My wife and I recently had the pleasure of working with Trish at WGC Lawyers, and we cannot recommend her highly enough. From our very first meeting, Trish demonstrated an exceptional level of professionalism that immediately put us at ease. Her depth of knowledge in her field was evident throughout the entire process — she explained complex legal matters in a way that was clear and easy to understand, ensuring we were never left in the dark about where things stood. What truly set Trish apart was her genuine kindness and care for us as clients. Legal matters can be stressful, and Trish consistently made us feel heard, supported, and valued. She was always available to answer our questions (no matter how big or small) and responded promptly and thoroughly every time. That level of accessibility and attentiveness made an enormous difference to us. Her attention to detail, thorough preparation, and clear communication throughout the process gave us confidence that we were in very capable hands. Trish advocated diligently on our behalf, and her efforts directly contributed to the positive outcomes we achieved. If you are looking for a lawyer who combines exceptional legal expertise with genuine compassion and outstanding client service, look no further than Trish at WGC Lawyers. She is simply outstanding.

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Geoffrey Bryant-Smith22 February 2026

I began dealing with Maddyson in 2024 over an issue with my body corporate and common property building issues. She was extremely knowledgeable and responsive. She provided ongoing advice when called upon which was helpful and accurate. The matter requiring this legal advice and support concluded mid-February 2026 and Maddyson was there to help me all the way through. She is amazing, smart and diligent. Thank you Maddyson.

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8WGC Lawyers (this page)★ 4,693No
Contact
+61740461111www.wgc.com.au123 Sheridan St, Cairns City QLD 4870
Working hours
Monday08:30–17:00
Tuesday08:30–17:00
Wednesday08:30–17:00
Thursday08:30–17:00
Friday08:30–17:00
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed