Business & Finance Analysis Monday, 28 April 2026 Est. 2026

Alan Jones QC

Counsel on Markets, Capital & Commerce

Alan Jones QC in court

Alan Jones QC addressing the court

"I have spent a career in the pursuit of one thing: the truth. In law, as in public life, there is no substitute for it."

Alan Jones QC is one of Australia's most recognised barristers and media commentators, with a career spanning more than three decades at the intersection of law, business, and public accountability.

Called to the Bar with distinction, Alan built his reputation in complex commercial litigation, corporate governance disputes, and high-stakes financial matters before courts across Australia. His forensic precision in the courtroom earned him silk, and his willingness to speak plainly earned him an audience far beyond the legal profession.

In recent years, Alan has extended that voice into broadcasting and digital media — taking on misinformation, institutional failure, and the culture of victimhood that he believes corrodes public discourse. His podcast, Don't Drink the Kool-Aid, has become a rallying point for those who believe clarity and accountability have been abandoned in favour of grievance and performance.

Alan continues to practise at the Bar, advise on corporate and regulatory matters, and write and broadcast with the same directness that has defined his career from the beginning.

Barrister 30+ years at the Bar
Queen's Counsel Appointed Silk
Broadcaster Podcast & Media Commentator
Author Books on Law & Accountability

A Career Built on Principle

Alan's practice has spanned the full breadth of commercial law — from shareholder disputes and directors' liability to regulatory enforcement and financial fraud. He has appeared before the High Court of Australia, the Federal Court, and numerous state Supreme Courts.

Beyond the courtroom, he has served as an adviser to boards navigating governance crises, a mediator in high-value commercial disputes, and a trusted counsel to executives and institutions facing public scrutiny.

His approach is always the same: strip away the noise, identify what is true, and act on it with precision and courage. It is an approach that has served his clients well — and that informs everything he writes and broadcasts today.

Alan Jones QC at his desk
"Facts are not negotiable. They are not subject to feelings, politics, or convenience. They simply are — and my job has always been to find them."
Alan Jones QC