Litigation that performs when it counts.

Our Approach

Good litigation is about timing, leverage, and knowing when to push hard and when to hold back. We take the time to understand what’s actually at stake for you – whether that’s money, reputation, a business relationship, or simply getting back to normal life.

You’ll always know where you stand, what comes next, and why we’re recommending a particular move. We’re direct, responsive, and we don’t waste your time with legal theatre or unnecessary complexity.

Our clients range from grassroots sporting clubs to commercial operators, property owners to company directors. What they have in common is that they need someone in their corner who understands pressure and knows how to perform under it.

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gabe and tahlia clutch legal

Who We Are

We’re all first-generation lawyers. None of us came from money or family practices. That shapes how we work – we treat your matter and your money seriously because we understand what’s on the line when things go wrong.

We’ve built our reputation handling disputes across commercial litigation, building and construction, property, business and shareholder disagreements, debt recovery, and defamation. We’re also one of Queensland’s leading firms in sports law and racing appeals, working with clubs, athletes, and industry participants who need strategic advice when competition moves from the field to the hearing room.

We love the Sunshine Coast and the clients we work with here. When you engage Clutch Legal, you get a team that’s genuinely invested in the outcome – not just because it’s our job, but because we care about getting it right.

Our team

Gabe Hutchinson

Gabe Hutchinson

Director

Tahlia Hutchinson

Tahlia Hutchinson

Co-Founder

Samuel Bolton

Samuel Bolton

Solicitor

Hana Tong

Solicitor

Dominique Donovan

Dominique Donovan

Paralegal

Roisin Odonoghue

Roisin O’Donoghue

Paralegal

Jackie Courtney

Jackie Courtney

Administration Manager

Lachlan O’Toole

Lachlan O’Toole

Legal Assistant

Building trust through clear advice and strong outcomes.