Ismail Rasheed
Ismail Rasheed is a highly accomplished legal practitioner with over 25 years of experience spanning Australia and New Zealand. Holding a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Waikato, New Zealand, Ismail is admitted as a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland, the Supreme Court of New South Wales, and the High Court of Australia. He is also admitted as a Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand. His broad international practice allows him to provide clients with seamless legal guidance across borders and jurisdictions.
Throughout his career, Ismail has developed deep expertise in immigration law, commercial and business law, contract drafting and negotiation, tax controversies, and dispute resolution. He has assisted hundreds of clients, ranging from individuals to multinational corporations, offering tailored legal strategies that address both immediate concerns and long-term objectives. He also advises in-house legal teams and businesses, providing specialist guidance on regulatory compliance, and employment matters connected to immigration compliance.
Beyond his legal practice, Ismail is widely recognised for his leadership and mentorship within the profession. He has guided aspiring sole practitioners and start-up law firms in building compliant, sustainable, and modern legal practices. He has also served as a Consulting Principal at another major Australian law firm.
Ismail’s dedication and excellence have earned him notable accolades, including being a Finalist for the Sole Practitioner of the Year Award at the Australian Law Awards 2025, and a Finalist for the Queensland Solicitor of the Year at the Queensland Law Society Excellence in Law Awards 2025.
Renowned for his integrity, pragmatic advice, and meticulous attention to detail, Ismail combines deep legal knowledge with strategic insight, ensuring clients receive expert guidance and outcomes that are both effective and sustainable. Whether navigating complex immigration matters, commercial disputes, or tax issues, clients trust Ismail to deliver solutions that are both legally sound and practically achievable.
He holds law practising certificates in both Queensland and New Zealand, is authorised to appear as a solicitor in any federal court across Australia and regularly represents clients before the Administrative Review Tribunal on migration and administrative law matters.
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Ismail Rasheed is a highly accomplished legal practitioner with over 25 years of experience spanning Australia and New Zealand. Holding a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Waikato, New Zealand, Ismail is admitted as a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland, the Supreme Court of New South Wales, and the High Court of Australia. He is also admitted as a Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand. His broad international practice allows him to provide clients with seamless legal guidance across borders and jurisdictions.
Throughout his career, Ismail has developed deep expertise in immigration law, commercial and business law, contract drafting and negotiation, tax controversies, and dispute resolution. He has assisted hundreds of clients, ranging from individuals to multinational corporations, offering tailored legal strategies that address both immediate concerns and long-term objectives. He also advises in-house legal teams and businesses, providing specialist guidance on regulatory compliance, and employment matters connected to immigration compliance.
Beyond his legal practice, Ismail is widely recognised for his leadership and mentorship within the profession. He has guided aspiring sole practitioners and start-up law firms in building compliant, sustainable, and modern legal practices. He has also served as a Consulting Principal at another major Australian law firm.
Ismail’s dedication and excellence have earned him notable accolades, including being a Finalist for the Sole Practitioner of the Year Award at the Australian Law Awards 2025, and a Finalist for the Queensland Solicitor of the Year at the Queensland Law Society Excellence in Law Awards 2025.
Renowned for his integrity, pragmatic advice, and meticulous attention to detail, Ismail combines deep legal knowledge with strategic insight, ensuring clients receive expert guidance and outcomes that are both effective and sustainable. Whether navigating complex immigration matters, commercial disputes, or tax issues, clients trust Ismail to deliver solutions that are both legally sound and practically achievable.
He holds law practising certificates in both Queensland and New Zealand, is authorised to appear as a solicitor in any federal court across Australia and regularly represents clients before the Administrative Review Tribunal on migration and administrative law matters.












