John Teck King Siong is a distinguished legal and business professional with over 25 years of experience in migration law, corporate law, and property law. He has held leadership positions in various law firms, including Partner/Head of Asian Desk at Mullins Lawyers, where he managed offices in Shanghai and Brisbane. John’s expertise extends beyond law, with a rich background in hospitality, banking and finance, and business consulting.
Born in Malaysia, brought up in Brunei, John is completing Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Law pending from Queensland University of Technology, where he also completed his Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice and Juris Doctor degree at Bond University. He holds an Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the same institution and a Bachelor of Management from the University of Lethbridge in Canada, with a specialization in Marketing and a minor in Finance.
John’s career has been marked by his ability to solve complex corporate issues and lead high-performing teams. He has a proven track record of driving business growth and profitability through strategic vision and skills. His communication skills are exceptional, being fluent in English, Mandarin, Cantonese, Hokkien, and conversational Malay, which has allowed him to work effectively with diverse cultural backgrounds.
In addition to his legal career, John has demonstrated his business acumen as the Practice Director at Siong and Associates Pty Ltd and Zhongshan Aohua Consulting Services Co., Ltd., and as a Director at Advance Global Pty Ltd/JL Platinum Pty Ltd, where he established migration services and achieved high success rates in various visa categories.
John’s international experience includes managing multicultural teams in Brunei, Canada, and Australia. He has also been an active member of the academic community, serving as an Academic Board Member & Sessional Academic at Queensland University of Technology and has recently appointed as an external master level law school teacher at the Beijing University of Technology, Zhuhai Campus.
His commitment to the community is evident through his volunteer work as Vice President and Legal Counsel for the Australian China Cultural and Economic Promotion Association Inc. and as a Volunteer Migration Consultant & Treasurer for South Brisbane lmmigration & Community Legal Service Inc.
With a passion for outdoor activities and sports, John balances his professional life with an active lifestyle, participating in soccer, camping, cycling, and intramural tournaments for badminton and table tennis.
John’s biography is a testament to his dedication, expertise, and leadership in the legal and business sectors, with a commitment to fostering strong ties between Australia and China through his work and community involvement.
