Mates International Brisbane vs Timpson Immigration Lawyers Brisbane

2026 comparison · Australia

Mates International Brisbane

📍 Brisbane, Australia

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Est. 20141 destinationsAffordable

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Timpson Immigration Lawyers Brisbane

📍 Brisbane, Australia

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Est. 20081 destinationsFees vary by visa; written quote provided

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Timpson Immigration Lawyers Brisbane

18 years in the market (est. 2008)

Longer track record

At a glance

	Mates International Brisbane	Timpson Immigration Lawyers Brisbane
Overall rating	—	—
Reviews	0	0
Location	Brisbane, Australia	Brisbane, Australia
Founded	2014	2008
Team size	5–10	—
Fee range	Affordable	Fees vary by visa; written quote provided
Destinations	1 countries	1 countries

Pros & cons

Mates International Brisbane

✓ What students love

✓Specialist in supporting international students who are already in Australia
✓Community-driven model — many staff are former international students themselves
✓Practical support for Brisbane students managing CoE conditions, course changes, and OSHC
✓Experience with student visa extensions and post-study work visa guidance in Queensland
✓Accessible, peer-to-peer service model that resonates with students in transition

✗ Drawbacks

✗Smaller boutique firm — limited capacity for complex migration law matters
✗Less suited to complex PR pathway planning or employer-sponsored visa advice
✗Limited brand recognition compared to major national consultancies

Timpson Immigration Lawyers Brisbane

✓ What students love

✓Legal firm with specialist immigration focus
✓Partner and family visa expertise with high approval record
✓Handles complex cases including character and health waivers
✓MARA registered and law firm regulated
✓Clear separation of legal and migration services

✗ Drawbacks

✗Premium pricing as a law firm
✗Initial consultations may require upfront payment

Study destinations

Mates International Brisbane — 1 destination

Australia

Timpson Immigration Lawyers Brisbane — 1 destination

Australia

Best fit

Who should choose which?

Choose Mates International Brisbane if…

Mates International Brisbane

International students in Brisbane who need relatable, practical support from a team that understands the student experience — particularly for CoE management, OSHC, course changes, and post-study work visa guidance.

Choose Timpson Immigration Lawyers Brisbane if…

Timpson Immigration Lawyers Brisbane

✓Legal firm with specialist immigration focus
✓Partner and family visa expertise with high approval record
✓Handles complex cases including character and health waivers

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