Meet the Team
Matthew K Williams
Matthew has practised in commercial law, commercial litigation, and dispute resolution since 2010, advising businesses and individuals on complex legal and commercial issues.
He has extensive experience across all stages of commercial disputes, including pre-action strategy, negotiation, litigation, and enforcement. His practice is informed by a strong commercial perspective, developed through years of acting for publicly listed companies, private enterprises, property investors, and high-income individuals.
Matthew is admitted as a solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland and the High Court of Australia and is able to appear in matters across all Australian jurisdictions.
In addition to his legal practice, Matthew is actively involved in a number of business ventures across property, retail, consumer brands, and technology. This commercial exposure allows him to advise clients with a practical understanding of business risk, growth, and decision-making beyond purely legal considerations.
In 2017, Matthew was recognised nationally as a finalist in the dispute resolution category of the Lawyers’ Weekly 30 Under 30 Awards.
Syam Subramaniam
Syam has practised exclusively in property and commercial law space since his admission to the Supreme Court of Queensland in 2010, following completion of his Bachelor of Laws at the University of Queensland with post graduate study completed at Bond University.
Syam’s advice is sought on property and commercial matters including property development; property disputes involving competing interests, caveats and encroachment issues; SMSF transactions; and private lending/borrowing.
Syam’s clients value his practical, realistic and efficient take on matters.
Amber Wemyss
Amber commenced with MKW Legal in 2018 while completing her law degree at Griffith University and was admitted as a solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland in 2021. Since her admission, she has developed a strong practice across commercial, property and litigation matters.
Amber is known for her attention to detail and her practical, commercially focused approach, working closely with clients to achieve the best possible outcomes. She is committed to MKW Legal and to delivering consistent, high-quality work that reflects the firm’s standards and values.
Shea Low
Shea is an associate of MKW Legal. Shea completed her Bachelor of Laws at Bond University and was admitted as a solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland in 2015.
Shea practices exclusively in the area of property law and is one of the best associate-level transaction lawyers on the Gold Coast and we are proud to have her on our team.
Shea has the (super)natural ability to trouble-shoot problems in quick time to ensure that settlements are completed without unnecessary stress or costs to our clients.