About Us
MPO Legal was founded on a simple principle: legal advice should be clear, strategic, and delivered with care.
Led by Principal Solicitor Mathew Cuskelly, MPO Legal combines decades of litigation expertise with a genuine commitment to supporting individuals and businesses through complex legal challenges. Mathew is not your average lawyer. With a background that includes a senior leadership role at the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA), he brings an insider’s knowledge to government-related disputes, especially in the fast-growing NDIS space.
Mathew is an expert in taxation and related litigation having been an ATO tax litigator for 10 years. He handled all variety of ATO tax disputes from debt recovery, complex taxation disputes, corporations and director duties matters.
Mathew started his legal journey at 18 years old when he joined the New South Wales Police Service. He is a former member of the Queensland Police State Drug Squad and Senior Commonwealth Fraud Investigator with extensive experience in highly complex and protracted criminal investigations and prosecutions.
“We don’t just advise. We advocate.” – Mathew Cuskelly
Real-world experience. Human-first values.
Whether you're a business owner facing an ATO audit, a family navigating separation, or an NDIS participant seeking justice, you deserve a legal team that listens, explains, and acts.
We serve clients across QLD, NSW and VIC with a focus on getting results without adding complexity or cost. When trial is necessary, we don’t outsource—we represent you in court ourselves.
Our approach
● Plain English, always. No confusing jargon or buried details.
● Personal advocacy. We handle matters end-to-end, not through layers of admin.
● Strategic thinking. Every step of your case is designed with the outcome in mind.
● Compassion and discretion. We understand that legal problems are often life problems.
We offer fast consultations and real talk—not pressure.
Family Law & Property Settlements
Practical advice for separation, parenting, and property settlements.
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Scalable legal support for founders, directors, and SMEs.
Learn MoreWills, Estates & Power of Attorney
Estate planning and administration handled with care and clarity.
Learn MoreDebt Recovery & Commercial Litigation
Civil and commercial disputes resolved with focus and expertise.
Learn MoreYears Legal Expertise
Trusted Clients
of Civil and Family Cases Resolved Without Court
of Criminal Cases Resolved with a Positive Client Outcome
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of clients does MPO Legal typically work with?
We support individuals, families, and businesses across QLD, NSW and VIC. Whether you're facing a legal dispute, planning for the future, or need strategic guidance, we tailor our approach to your unique situation.
Do I need to go to court to resolve my legal issue?
Not always. Many matters can be resolved through negotiation or alternative dispute resolution. If litigation is required, we represent you ourselves—no outsourcing.
What makes MPO Legal different from other law firms?
combine decades of legal expertise with a human-first approach. We speak in plain English, avoid unnecessary complexity, and advocate for you from start to finish.
How quickly can I speak to a solicitor?
We offer fast consultations and aim to respond promptly. If your matter is urgent, let us know and we’ll prioritise accordingly.
How much will my legal matter cost?
We provide clear, upfront guidance on legal costs. Depending on the matter, we may offer fixed fees or structured billing with full transparency—so you’re never caught off guard.
What if my legal issue spans multiple areas of law?
We regularly work across intersecting areas like tax, family, employment, and commercial law. We take a strategic, big-picture view to deliver comprehensive advice.
EXCELLENT Based on 53 reviews Posted on Ethan HughTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I’ve had a very positive experience working with Mathew at MPO Legal thus far as a client. I’ve been rather eager and sometimes jumping the gun. In these moments Mathew has calmed me down, reassured me and signalled the way forward, sometimes even working outside normal hours to appease us, not that he was required to. From the outset, Mathew has been clear, professional, and thorough in handling our matter. He took the time to properly understand the situation, reviewed all supporting evidence, and structured a strong and well-documented breach notice on our behalf, with the future in sight. Communication has been consistent and direct, with realistic advice given at each stage rather than false expectations. His approach has been strategic focusing first on establishing breach and protecting our position before moving into any financial demands despite my sense of urgency. The documentation provided was detailed, well-presented, and clearly prepared with court in mind, which has given us confidence moving forward for further works. Overall, Mathew continues to be professional, responsive, and methodical in the initial steps and throughout the process thus far and we would recommend him to others needing legal assistance in similar matters and commercial litigation, this bloke fights for you, and your rights while remaining cool headed. Our fight is far from over, we just wanted to show our appreciation, and gratitude going forward. Cheers mate.Posted on brandan lambertTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. He is extremely experienced in criminal law and very easy to talk to. He made sure I got the best possible outcome wile representing me in an amazing way. I’m very happy Mathew held my matter.Posted on Dylan KotevskiTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. MPO legal was extremely efficient and easy to deal with, Mathew was very proffesional, constantly available for any queries and super helpful and patient and when it comes to our court case im glad that we had him in our corner, hopefully I wont need a criminal lawyer again but if I do I will definitely be contacting Mathew.Posted on Dawn GoldmanTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Mathew is amazing- compassionate, knowledgeable and so easy to deal with. My son has a brain injury and significant mental health challenges but Mathew’s professionalism and prior NDIS Director experience really shone when it came time for him to go to fight for him he did so without hesitation thank you 🙏Posted on Phill HalesTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Excellent to talk to ,explained everything in full as I had know idea. Delivered the best possible outcome of my hearing. Highly recommendedPosted on Kelsie SmithTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Mathew was amazing to deal with. His communication was fast, informative and he was kind and patient which made a very stressful experience for me easier to navigate. I highly recommend Mathew. 😊 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Posted on Jade WilliamsTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Easily accessible always quick to reply and walked me through everything so I understood what we were doing and where we were at. Helped me get the best possible outcome out of my difficult situation. I’ve come out of this with hope of better times ahead and feeling super supported. Highly recommend!!Posted on Robyn JusterTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We engaged Mathew for a family member in what we thought was that unwinnable bail application. He was persistent and refused to give up against all odds. Somehow through his knowledge and dedication he managed to pull through and succeed and got good results for us in a very stressful situation. He was punctual and I was able to call him direct and if he didn’t answer, he would message me and acknowledge my call and call me back . He is very professional and we would highly recommend the services of Mathew and MPO Legal.Posted on Andrea GrayTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Mathew Cuskelly !!!!!! A first class expert in the field of Law , this is the man you must have in your corner when things go pear shaped and court is where you find yourself requiring representation. Mathew handled a matter for a family member and I cannot speak highly enough of this amazing man. His knowledge of the law, how to navigate a way out of a rabbit hole so deep was incredibly valuable with an unimaginable positive outcome that we will be forever grateful for. His explanations on due process , possible outcomes and consequences with options of choice in layman’s terms is beyond reproach. Calls, emails , texts were answered to provide absolute certainty that things are in hand, allowing us hope. Not sure where he finds time to sleep as his availability was always there when we called. Today provided a great result that proved the choice of representation of Mathew Cuskelly was the verrrrrry best you could ever want, need & engage. His fees were excellent. Again this is the man to have in your corner without a doubt Thank you Mathew⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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