Barrister, Mediator, Arbitrator
The Honourable Colin Forrest SC
Colin Forrest is in practice again at the private Bar after having resigned from his position as a trial judge on the Family Court of Australia in early 2021 after ten years of service.
Colin provides his services as an Arbitrator and Mediator in all family law disputes all across Australia. He is also available to mediate in other areas of law including succession law, administrative law, and anti-discrimination law.
Colin now also accepts instructions from solicitors to provide advice to clients and to represent and appear for them at mediations and arbitrations. He is unable to appear for clients in Court before February 2026 though.
Colin also provides advice and coaching services to family law solicitors for them and their clients. If you are a solicitor who would like to discuss the advice and coaching services Colin can provide and on what terms, please contact Colin through his Executive Assistant, Ms Ly Bui, at his chambers using the contact details provided below.
Where are Colin's Chambers located?
Colin’s chambers are located in the Brisbane CBD legal quarter beside the Riverside Expressway, on Level 10 of Quay Central at 95 North Quay, Brisbane City.
Colin's services are available across Australia
For clients located further afield who cannot make it to the Brisbane chambers, Colin is prepared to travel anywhere in Australia to conduct mediations and arbitrations.
Require Colin’s arbitration or mediation services?
Please check his upcoming availability on the calendar below. To make an appointment, please do not hesitate to contact his Executive Assistant, Ms. Ly Bui, by telephone on (07) 3517 7906 or by email on Ly@colinforrest.com.au.
areas of expertise
Learn more about the mediation and arbitration services offered:
Barrister
Colin accepts instructions to appear in coronial inquests, and on boards and commissions of inquiry. He also accepts instructions to provide advice in all matters of family law.
Mediator
Colin accepts instructions from solicitors to conduct mediations in family law disputes, succession law, administrative law and anti-discrimination matters.
Arbitrator
Colin accepts engagement from solicitors to act as an arbitrator in family law property disputes.
Calendar of availability
Check Colin's upcoming availability
Take a look at the calendar below to see upcoming dates available for arbitration and mediation, or to inquire about other legal services Colin can help you with, please do not hesitate to contact his Executive Assistant, Ms. Ly Bui, by telephone on (07) 3517 7906 or by email at Ly@colinforrest.com.au.