John Eylander

Sydney, Australia

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John Eylander

Sydney, Australia

John Eylander operates as a barrister at law in Cairns and provides legal representation across metropolitan and regional jurisdictions. With more than 25 years of experience, he is described as having been first called to the private Bar on 10 January 2001 and as holding mediation accreditation with the Queensland Law Society.

His practice reflects extensive court and tribunal experience, including trials, hearings and appeals before Supreme, District and Magistrates Courts as well as Federal, Family and Federal Circuit Courts. He also has experience in administrative and disciplinary tribunals, as well as coronial and statutory inquiries, with work spanning both prosecution and defence in quasi criminal and disciplinary contexts.

John Eylander serves clients through an outcomes-focused approach that combines litigation advocacy with dispute resolution. The firm highlights work in mediation, arbitration and alternative dispute resolution, supporting clients who need representation for contested matters and for strategic resolution pathways.

About John Eylander

Practice areas

Lawsuits & Disputes

Family

Insurance

Employment & Labor

Accidents & Injuries

Languages spoken

English

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Practice areas

He provides advocacy in contested matters across courts and tribunals, with experience handling trials, hearings and appeals. His work also includes representation in administrative and disciplinary settings, supporting clients who require structured legal strategy through complex procedural steps.

ADR Mediation & Arbitration

Appeal

Class Action

General Litigation

Ethics and Professional Responsibility

Commercial Litigation

Antitrust Litigation

Restructuring & Insolvency

Dispute Prevention & Pre-Litigation

International Arbitration

Construction Disputes

He represents parties in family law matters including property and children’s issues, and he has experience working in the Children’s Court context. His practice includes engagement with roles such as Counsel for the ICL and Separate Representative, reflecting experience with child-focused decision-making processes.

Adoption

Child Protection & Abuse

Child Custody

Child Support

Child Visitation / Parenting Time

Collaborative Law

Divorce & Separation

Domestic Violence

Father's Rights

Marriage

Same Sex & LGBT

Annulment

Spousal Support / Alimony

Property Division

International Family Law

Parenting Plans

Prenuptial & Cohabitation Agreements

Family Mediation

Relocation

Grandparents' Rights

Surrogacy & Assisted Reproduction

His experience includes personal injury and workers’ compensation matters, which commonly intersect with insurer decision-making and claims disputes. He supports clients who need litigation or dispute resolution where coverage, liability or quantum are contested.

Disability Insurance

Bad Faith Insurance

Health insurance

Insurance Defense

Insurance Fraud

Life Insurance

Marine Insurance

Property Insurance

Reinsurance

He has experience before bodies including the Fair Work Commission and QIRC, indicating a practice that covers employment related disputes. His approach supports clients in administrative and contested processes where rights, obligations and outcomes turn on legal and procedural matters.

Employment Rights

Hiring & Firing

Job Discrimination

Labor Law

Pension

Retirement

Sexual Harassment

Wage & Hour

Wrongful Termination

Employment Benefits & Executive Compensation

Non-Compete & NDA Agreements

Independent Contractor & Misclassification

He handles disputes involving personal injury, workers’ compensation and latent onset diseases, including matters that require hearings and appeals. He assists clients where injuries lead to contested claims, ensuring representation is aligned with the evidence and the legal framework governing compensable outcomes.

Animal & Dog Injury

Assault & Battery

Birth Injury

Brain Injury

Car Accident

Construction Accident

Dangerous Product

Defamation

Drugs & Medical Devices

Medical Malpractice

Motor Vehicle Defect

Motorcycle Accident

Personal Injury

Premises Liability / Slip & Fall

Property Damage

Sexual Abuse

Toxic Mold

Toxic Tort

Travel Accident

Truck Accident

Work Injury

Workers Compensation

Wrongful Death

Bicycle Accident

Pedestrian Accident

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