Category: Announcements
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Recognition that Speaks to Results: Best Lawyers & Best Law Firms 2026 Australia

We are proud to share some exciting news with our clients, colleagues, and community. In the recently released 2026 edition of Best Lawyers, our firm’s founder, Chris Nyst, has once again been recognised for his outstanding work in Criminal Defence. Chris has been included in Best Lawyers since 2024, a testament to his enduring dedication, […]

  • Announcements, Natasha Dawson

Jordan Roles Appointed to Queensland Law Society Future Leaders Committee

We are proud to announce that our very own Jordan Roles has been appointed as a member to the Queensland Law Society (QLS) Future Leaders Committee. This is a significant achievement and a well-deserved recognition of Jordan’s commitment to the profession, and passion for fostering positive change within the legal industry.
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Back to Square

“Chris Nyst took to the stage – along with film producer Trish Lake and award-winning actor David Wenham - to take part in a lively Q&A, hosted by local radio personality Bern Young, to announce the long-awaited sequel to their 2003 crime/comedy triumph, Gettin’ Square.”
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  • Announcements, Natasha Dawson

International Acclaim For Millen

Earlier this month, Chris Nyst returned to the winner’s circle in the literary world with his latest novel, the intriguing Aussie outback-noir page-turner, Millen.
  • Announcements, Natasha Dawson

Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30 Awards 2023 Finalist

Alex Somers named as finalist in Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30 Awards 2023. Our Alex Somers has been ...
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CONGRATULATIONS TO JONATHAN NYST

"The Future Leaders Committee, is a group of emerging legal professionals who are passionate about shaping the future of the legal profession. It was established to provide a platform for young lawyers to discuss emerging issues and trends in the legal industry, identify potential challenges, and propose solutions."
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Chris Nyst Releases New Crime Novel – ‘Millen’

After a long hiatus, Chris Nyst has returned to crime fiction writing with his latest novel, Millen. It is a gripping legal thriller that features the same irrepressible Gold Coast lawyer, Eddie Moran, who featured in Chris’ previous two critically-acclaimed novels - Gone, which was shortlisted for the New South Wales Premier's Literary Award, and Crook as Rookwood, which won the prestigious Ned Kelly Award for Crime Fiction in 2006.
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Jonathan Nyst Wins Top Young Criminal Lawyer Award

Nyst Legal is extremely proud to announce that Jonathan Nyst has been named by Lawyers Weekly as Australia’s top young criminal lawyer under the age of 30.
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Nyst Legal Solicitor Jordan Roles Wins Griffith University Law Prize

I am very proud to announce that Nyst Legal Solicitor Jordan Roles was this week announced by Griffith University as the winner of last year’s George Tanner Prize for achieving the highest grade in the Griffith University Innocence Project course.
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Jonathan Nyst Named As Finalist In Law Awards

Nyst Legal are proud to announce that, for the third year in a row, Nyst Legal Senior Associate Jonathan Nyst has been named as a finalist in the Criminal Law category of the national Lawyers Weekly Australia 30 Under 30 Awards.
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Jonathan Nyst Shortlisted For Law Award

As the proud father, and principal of Nyst Legal, I am extremely chuffed to be able to announce that this week, for the second year in succession, my youngest son, and Nyst Legal Senior Associate, Jonathan Nyst, has been shortlisted as one of the finalists in the Criminal Law division of the national Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30 Awards.