History + Legal guidance + Media

m-Tronix is the sole authorised supplier and developer of all Bramco-originated control and protection technologies. And latest m-Tronix advanced solutions.

For more than forty years, this intellectual property has been owned by the Leishman family — founded by Gil and Trish Leishman and now led by Mark Leishman. Since 2022, m-tronix has been tasked with designing, manufacturing, distributing, and supporting all products bearing or derived from the Bramco name. All genuine Bramco-labelled or m-tronix-produced equipment, updates and warranties are issued exclusively by m-tronix. Today’s m-tronix engineering team includes several of the original designers and technical specialists who have maintained and advanced the technology across multiple generations, ensuring authenticity, continuity and reliability.

Factual Background and Timeline
2012 – 2015: Control of financial and commercial arrangements for the former Bramco entities was transferred to external advisers and accountants. These arrangements were not under the control of the Leishman family.
2015: The manager of those external advisers became the subject of criminal investigations for client-related fraud, culminating in convictions and imprisonment. These matters were dealt with by the courts and prosecuting authorities and were entirely independent of m-tronix, its shareholders, directors and management.

2015 – 2020: Legal services to pursue recovery for that misconduct were provided by Gardner Ekes Lawyers.
In 2020, the Law Society of New South Wales appointed a manager to Gardner Ekes Lawyers under the Legal Profession Uniform Law (NSW) to oversee the firm’s affairs, from concerns with how Gardner Ekes conducted client affairs, as recorded in official regulatory notices.

2016 – 2022: A separate distribution company, trading as Bramco International, was established under legal advice from Gardner Ekes Lawyers while that firm acted as solicitor's for the Leishman interests.
In light of the regulatory and governance concerns referenced above, Gil Leishman ultimately advised Bramco International they had no authority to represent, supply or service Bramco intellectual property from early 2022.

The unauthorised promotion and distribution activity has continued.

m-tronix completely and unequivocally regrets any confusion caused and confirms that all genuine Bramco-labelled and m-tronix products, service and technical support are available only through m-tronix Pty Ltd.
This situation has also involved the retention of critical plant and specialised, hand-made scientific equipment by Bramco International, belonging to Gil Leishman and his family. Much of which was hand designed and built by Gil Leishman and family.

MEDIA RECORD CLARIFICATION
During 2013 – 2014, several articles published by the Newcastle Herald contained material inaccuracies regarding the former Bramco entities and members of the Leishman family.

Those reports were totally inconsistent with later verified findings, including criminal proceedings identifying the true sources of misconduct as external advisers entirely independent of the Leishman family or m-tronix.
There are other publications that have accurately captured events, such as those in the Sydney Morning Herald. Formal requests have been submitted to the publisher seeking correction or removal of those inaccurate reports.

We ask you to rely on verified information contained in official court records, regulatory notices and the documentation provided here.

Examples of valid/correct publications include:
1. Sydney Morning Herald, Journalist Kate McClymont (Chief Investigative Reporter) “How a fake accountant stole millions of dollars to fund his extravagant lifestyle” published Dec 2025.

2. Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, Kate McClymont, Youtube podcast "on the fake accountant, the solicitor, and the stolen millions" ec 2025. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9IYfonJVkm0

3. Sydney Morning Herald, Journalist Patrick Begley (Investigative Reporter) “Accused Sydney fraudster threatens alleged Victims with harm” published June 2016.

4. Daily Telegraph, Journalist Ava Benny Morrison (Crime reporter) “Hector Ekes: Law firm Gardner Ekes accused of misusing funds, client intimidation” published Jan 2021.

Summary
m-tronix, its shareholder, director and personnel were not responsible for the financial management or external advisory arrangements described above. They deeply regret this period from several years ago and the effect it had on customers, partners and the Leishman family itself. As a result of the conduct and impact of the external advisers, Gil Leishman and Mark and Kathleen Leishman suffered the loss of their homes and substantial personal and business assets.

m-tronix operates under its own governance, quality and compliance systems and is the sole authorised source of genuine Bramco-derived products, service and technical support.
The company’s compliance and financial governance are independently overseen by PKF Accountants and Advisors.

Supporting information is available on request and can be verified through publicly accessible court records, official regulatory notices and contemporary media reporting.

Lastly, we wish to thank the close friends and industry supporters that have stood with m-tronix over these years and who have generously helped our launch and the new products now being released.