Ten years of Doyle’s Guide recognition for Agribusiness team | Recognised by peers. Trusted by clients.
June 24, 2026
At Fox and Thomas, our business is as tied to the land as that of our clients. For over 40 years we have advised farming families, primary producers, rural landholders and agribusiness operators throughout Queensland and northern New South Wales.
Whether assisting with rural property transactions, water entitlements, succession planning or business structuring, our focus has always been on delivering practical advice that reflects the realities of operating in regional Australia. Our commitment to the agricultural sector is evidenced by the firm’s consistent recognition in Doyle’s Guide with our lawyers and the firm ranked as leaders in Queensland Agribusiness Law for a decade.
Leading Agribusiness Lawyers
Fox and Thomas leading agribusiness lawyers have been recognised in Doyle’s Guide for a combined 18 consecutive years.
Michael Cowley has been recognised as a Leading Agribusiness Lawyer in Queensland for 8 consecutive years:
- Preeminent: 2024, 2025, 2026
- Leading: 2021, 2022, 2023
- Recommended: 2019, 2020
Norman Fox has been recognised as a Leading Agribusiness Lawyer in Queensland for 10 consecutive years:
- Preeminent: 2020, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
- Leading: 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022
Leading Agribusiness Law Firm
Fox and Thomas has also been ranked in the Doyle’s Guide Leading Agribusiness Law Firm in Queensland for 10 consecutive years:
- First tier: 2025, 2026
- Second tier: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
- Third tier: 2018, 2019
- Recommended: 2017
Exceptional legal expertise
Doyle’s Guide is an independent legal directory that uses peer review and industry research to assess leading law firms and practitioners across the world. Fox and Thomas’s ongoing recognition reflects the strength of our agribusiness practice and long-term commitment to supporting families, primary producers and agribusiness operators across Queensland and New South Wales.
We thank our clients, referrers and professional peers for their ongoing support and confidence in our team.
For expert assistance, please contact a member of our Agribusiness team.
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