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penalise those who engage in or facilitate such dispositions, and allows liquidators and ASIC to recover any such property.4
• the best price reasonably obtainable for the property, having regard to the circumstances existing at that time.
• a disposition of company property is a creditor-defeating disposition if the consideration payable was less than the lesser of:
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9 Corporations Act 2001 (Cth), s 588FGAE.
6 Explanatory Memorandum, [1.3].
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For many years, illegal phoenix activity has directly impacted the recovery prospects of creditors of insolvent entities, including the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) and often left the Australian Government being required to subsidise unpaid employee entitlements (via the Fair Entitlements Guarantee scheme).
Either a Court7 or ASIC (on its own initiative or at the request of a liquidator)8 may make orders which effectively undo such a disposi tion of property. Whilst applying to ASIC may provide a more cost-effective path forward for liquidators, whether this will be greatly utilised given the ability for judicial oversight of any ASIC order made remains to be seen.9
8 Ibid, s 588FGAA.
1 PricewaterhouseCoopers, ‘The Economic Impacts of Potential Illegal Phoenix Activity’ report, July 2018.
the company have the intention to defeat the interests of its creditors.6
• the market value of the property; or
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However, the legislation came into effect in 2020 relatively unnoticed and untested. Finally, in May this year, Associate Justice Gardiner handed down a much-anticipated first decision of In the matter of Intellicomms Pty Ltd (in liq)5, considering the application of the new anti-phoenixing legislation.
When a company’s assets or business is transferred to a new entity, without paying true or market value and leaving debts and liabilities with the existing company before it is abandoned or liquidated, illegal phoenix activity may have occurred. What differen tiates illegal phoenix activity from legal, is that directors or other controlling minds of
In fact, it was such a prominent issue that in 2018, a combined taskforce of the ATO, Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) and the Fair Work Ombudsman commissioned a report into illegal phoenix activity,1 which estimated the impact of illegal phoenix activity to be between $2.85 billion and $5.13 billion annually.Tocombat such illegal phoenix activity, new legislation was introduced into the Corporations Act2 (Act) on 18 February 2020, by the Treasury Laws Amendment (Combatting Illegal Phoenixing) Act3, to prohibit creditor-de feating dispositions of company property,
The definition of a creditor-defeating disposition is set out in section 588FDB(1) of the Act, which provides that:
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7 Corporations Act 2001 (Cth), s 588FDB.
4 Explanatory memorandum to Treasury Laws Amendment (Combatting Illegal Phoenixing) Bill 2019 (Cth), [1.9] (Explanatory Memorandum).
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20 Ibid [68], [89] – [90].
19 Ibid [100]
This test is applied at the time the agreement was entered into or, if there was no such agreement, at the time of the disposition; and the disposition has the effect of:
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• preventing the property from becoming available; or
In Intellicomms , the first case that has considered the new creditor-defeating disposition legislation, the Liquidators of Intellicomms Pty Ltd (In Liquidation) (Intellicomms) made an application to the Supreme Court of Victoria for relief in rela tion to a sale agreement dated 8 September 2021 (Sale Agreement), which related to the sale of certain translation and interpretation service business assets of Intellicomms to
Explanatory Memorandum, [2.26].
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the defendant, Technologie Fluenti Pty Ltd (TF) for the purchase price of $20,727.18.
Additionally,value.
13 Corporations Act 2001 (Cth), ss 588FE(6B)(c), 588GA, 588GAB(3), 588GAC(3).
17 Ibid [66], [87], [230].
21 Ibid [18], [42] – [43].
22 Ibid [15].
Senior counsel for the defendant in Intellicomms himself conceded that the circumstances in which the Sale Agreement was entered into were “undoubtedly unattrac tive in the extreme to those with any affinity with insolvency law”.22 Accordingly, the main issue for the Court to resolve was whether the Liquidators were required to overcome a significant evidentiary burden and estab lish sufficient evidence upon which the Court could determine an actual monetary value as at the date of the Sale Agreement of each of:
• and, in each case, that the actual value of the assigned assets must be higher than the consideration paid under the Sale
• for the benefit of the company’s creditors in the winding-up of the company.
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12 Ibid, ss 588GAB, 588GAC
held that the test is whether, on the balance of probabilities, the consideration payable under the Sale Agreement was less than both of the limbs contained in s 588FDB(1)(a). In Intellicomms, on the balance of probabilities the market value of the assets was significantly more than the value paid under the Sale Agreement and that the best price reasonably obtainable for the assets was not less than market value by having regard to QPC’s, amongst others, interest in purchasing the assets.23
11 Corporations Act 2001 (Cth), s 588FE(6B)(b).
for a creditor-defeating disposition to be voidable, such a transaction must have occurred when the company was insolvent or if it enters external administra tion within the following 12 months.11
Breaches of directors’ duties, such as failing to prevent a creditor-defeating disposition, are also available. However, certain defences are available.13
• the best price reasonably obtainable for the assets,
18 Ibid [229].
• hindering, or significantly delaying, the process of making the property available,
TF (the “purchaser” under the Sale Agreement) was incorporated by the sister of the sole director of Intellicomms, two weeks prior to the Sale Agreement being entered into.14 The assets comprising the sale included business records, goodwill, intel lectual property, shares, office equipment and computers. Aside from entitlements of employees transferring to TF, no other liabil ities of Intellicomms were assumed by TF and therefore, approximately $3.3 million of liabilities remained with Intellicomms.15
The entry into the Sale Agreement was therefore held to be a creditor-defeating disposition within the meaning of s 588FDB(1) of the Act, as it had the effect of the assets becoming unavailable for the creditors of Intellicomms in the winding up and the Sale
16 Ibid [16]
• the market value of the assets in ques tion; and
23 Ibid [242] – [243].
Any person, whether a director or advisor, will be exposed to both criminal and civil liability if they engage in, aid, counsel or encourage creditor-defeating dispositions.12
Between a relatively short period of time from 3 February 2021 and 8 September 2021 (being the date of the Sale Agreement), the director of Intellicomms caused four sepa rate valuations of its business to be under taken, whereby the valuations reduced from $11,277,346 as at 30 June 2020 to $57,000, on
The legislators expressed the ‘market value’ of the property to mean the price that would be paid between a knowledgeable and willing, but not anxious, seller and buyer who transact at arm’s length.10 Conversely, the alternate ‘best price reasonably obtain able’ test recognises that in a distressed situation the company may not realise the full market
That same afternoon that the Sale Agreement was entered into, the sole director of Intellicomms convened a meeting of its creditors at short notice and Intellicomms was placed into creditors’ voluntary liquida tion, without Intellicomms informing its major creditor, Callscan Australia Pty Ltd trading as QPC (QPC), of the existence of the Sale Agreement.16 In essence, the sale was nego tiated privately and there was no attempt by Intellicomms to put the sale to an open-mar ket.17 Importantly, the Court considered there was no evidence as to why an urgent sale of the business was necessary, and why the sale could not be left to the Liquidators or even to voluntaryBetweenadministrators.18thedateof appointment of the Liquidators and 22 November 2021, the Liquidators received a number of expres sions of interest by third parties regarding the purchase of the assets of Intellicomms,19 including an indicative offer from QPC to purchase Intellicomms’ assets for between $500,000 and $1,000,000.20
15 Ibid [33] - [34]
the basis of reduced trading revenue inputs provided to the valuers by the director due to what the director described as lost, or poten tially lost, contracts of the business.21 The Court found that the director purposely provided those reduced inputs so as to minimise the consider ation payable by her sister’s new company, TF.
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However, on 3 June 2022, Associate Justice Gardiner refused to order that all of TF’s prop erty be transferred to Intellicomms, as there was no basis or evidence for the calculation of an amount representing the benefits which TF received under section 588FF(1)(c), and the Court was unable to determine what fairly repre sented the application of the proceeds of prop erty transferred to TF under the Sale Agreement pursuant to s 588FF(1)(d)(ii) of the Act.
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Agreement was entered into at a time when Intellicomms was insolvent.24
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Whilst it is now beneficial that there is authority dealing with the operation of s 588FDB of the Act, it only provides high-level guidance as to what may constitute a credi tor-defeating disposition as the transaction itself had “all the hallmarks of a classic phoenix transaction” 25 and the issues in the proceeding were ultimately confined to whether the assets were sold for an under value. The Liquidators in Intellicomms also sought relief in the alternative to a cred itor-defeating disposition that the Sale Agreement was an uncommercial transac tion26 or an unreasonable director-related transaction27. This relief was not pressed at the hearing of Intellicomms; however, it is more than possible that this transaction would have been captured and voidable by either or both of the uncommercial transac tion or unreasonable director-related trans action provisions.
Corporations Act 2001 (Cth), s 588FB. Ibid, s 588FDA Intellicomms [16] [85].
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However, the Liquidators in Intellicomms attempted to go one step further and sought orders under sections 588FF(1)(c) or 588FF(1)(d) of the Act that TF deliver up to Intellicomms all of TF’s property, including property which was not previously the prop erty of Intellicomms. This was on the basis that TF’s property had necessarily been ‘derived’ by TF as a result of the void Sale Agreement, by using Intellicomms property (which specifically included Intellicomms intellectual property and confidential infor mation) or from the proceeds of that prop erty, since the date of the Sale Agreement. Essentially, the Liquidators sought the transfer of any new software licences and customer contracts obtained by TF since the date of the Sale Agreement.
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Intellicomms also provides guidance on the types of relief available not just for credi tor-defeating dispositions, but for any trans action the Court is satisfied is voidable. In this regard, the Court’s jurisdiction to make orders is constrained by the powers provided for in s 588FF(1) of the Act.
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The Court in Intellicomms made declara tions that the Sale Agreement was a credi tor-defeating disposition within the meaning of ss 588FDB(1) and a voidable transaction within the meaning of 588FE(6B) of the Act and that the Sale Agreement was void at and after the time it was made. Additionally, the Court declared it had jurisdiction under s 588FF(1) (b) to order that TF deliver up to Intellicomms, all property of Intellicomms the subject of the Sale Agreement. This order was made in contrast to TF’s submission that the difference between the market value of the property and the purchase price be paid to the Liquidators.
…transfer to the company property that, in the court’s opinion, fairly repre sents the application of either or both of the following:
• money that the company has paid under the transaction;
The relevant sections the Liquidators sought these orders under, being sections 588FF(1)(c) and 588FF(1)(d), respectively provide that the Court may make an order requiring a person to:
• proceeds of property that the company has transferred under the transaction;
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Intellicomms provides a stark reminder that the powers of the Court under section 588FF(1) are confined in respect of specific property transferred under an impeached transaction. Liquidators, and ASIC if consid ering such action on its own initiative, should act swiftly in relation to recoveries under these transactions otherwise they may be faced with a high evidentiary burden to evidence proceeds of transferred property.
We will continue to wait with interest for further judicial guidance regarding the creditor-defeating disposition regime. Additionally, it is unclear whether there will be any further developments regarding crim inal or civil prosecution against the director of Intellicomms, or against its pre-insolvency advisors. In particular, it appeared the Court in Intellicomms took pains to note:
• that the evidence appeared to suggest the director of Intellicomms planned the transaction and liquidation in close consultation with her business manage ment consultants who operate a pre-in solvency advisory business;28 and
• the director of Intellicomms mislead its creditors and expressly denied the exist ence of the Sale Agreement during the meeting to resolve the company into liqui dation, a short time after entering into the Sale Agreement.29
…pay to the company an amount that, in the court’s opinion, fairly represents some or all of the benefits that the person has received because of the transaction; Ibid [243] Ibid [16].
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According to ManPower Group (a Fortune 500 American multinational corporation) the global talent shortage has reached an astonishing
5 ‘Majority of workers who quit a job in 2021 cite low pay, no opportunities for advancement, feeling disrespected’ Kim Parker and Juliana Menasce Horowitz, 9 March 2022, Pew Research Centre, dgreports/---dcomm/---publ/documents/publication/wcms_808935.pdf.7broken-visa-system-20220622-p5avut.6opportunities-for-advancement-feeling-disrespected/https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2022/03/09/majority-of-workers-who-quit-a-job-in-2021-cite-low-pay-no-.‘HowtoFixAustralia’sBrokenVisaSystem’TomMcllroy,FinancialReview,24June2022,https://www.afr.com/politics/federal/how-to-fix-australia-s-‘ILOGlobalEstimatesonInternationalMigrantWorkers’InternationalLabourorganisation,2021,https://www.ilo.org/wcmsp5/groups/public/---AustraliawithrespecttocurrentskillsshortagesandvisaprocessingtimesandthevisaproductswhichAustraliaisofferingandhowthisbebestutilisedtoaddresstheseshortages.
In 2019, the UNDESA estimated the stock of international migrants worldwide to be 272 million, 245 million of which are working age (aged 15 and over).7 In Australia, New Zealand, the U.K and U.S, job vacancies have increased from their pre COVID-19 levels which suggest that all of these economies are presently
1 ‘Five Ways COVID-19 Is Changing Global Migration’ Erol Yayboke, March 25 2020 https://www.csis.org/analysis/five-ways-covid-19-changing-global-migration. 2 Ibid.
GLOBAL AND DOMESTIC CHALLENGES AND SOLUTIONS: SKILLS SHORTAGES AND VISA PROCESSING TIMES
3 ‘These are the world’s most in-demand professions’ Joe Myers, 24 May 2022, https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2022/05/most-in-demand-professions-list-2022/ 4 Ibid.
This article aims to provide an overview of the global challenges facing the world and
GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE Preface
16-year high.3 The top 5 skills shortages include essential industries such as IT, logistics and manufacturing.4 The COVID-19 pandemic is of course one of the major contributors to what is known as the ‘Great Resignation’; significant job losses and workplace closures in 2021 resulted in a ‘tight labour market’ which continues to cause skills shortages.5 ‘A record of 423,000 job vacancies and tens of thousands of unresolved application have resorted in an urgent political and economic problem.’6To counter these skills shortages, especially during the pandemic, many countries shifted their focus on the global labour market as opposed to the local labour market. Foreign workers and global talent are in high demand.
INTRODUCTION
“In many ways, the global economy relies on people making decisions to migrate: Central American tomato pickers in Florida, Bangladeshi construction workers in Abu Dhabi, and Indian entrepreneurs in Melbourne. Global migration has proven to be an integral and necessary part of our globalized economy, though its face has looked different in every region, country, and city, as well as to each family.”2 In recent years, this global melting pot, came to a standstill.
In the wake of COVID-recovery on a global scale, we find a plethora of challenges which ensue that present their own unique solutions. In an economic lens, housing, recreational travel, migration, and jobs, are a small yet renowned collection of industries which were deeply affected by COVID-19 and the changes it brought with it. Skilled migration was halted in an attempt to secure international borders but luckily recovery is near due to the “current global cessation of movement being unprec edented”.1 Our idea of recovery is hopeful given the accommodating governmental poli cies which on a global and domestic scale, consider the need for an increase of skilled migration through visa intakes and a dire need to increase the capabilities from a logistical point of view, in processing these visa’s, and reinstating workers in critical industry sectors to address skill shortages.
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facing labour market strain in fulfilling jobs in key sectors. 8 The set of active labour market policies (ALMPs) that countries offer should be flexible and responsive, to allow quick and proportionate reactions to economic shocks.9 What we find, in the global recovery method ology moving towards a COVID-free or more so a COVID-resilient labour market, is the accommodation of migrant workers. What COVID viciously taught the global economy, was the reliance countries have on the inter national workforce and the domestic need for their skills, to cultivate and act as a strong player in the ecosystems of local labour and local business.
3. Given the fact, Labour Market Testing (LMT) has been described as an artificial process, by certain sectors, and busi ness communities, we believe that LMT is designated for occupations that are not in national shortage, and should not be imposed for occupations which are.
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2. The Government should commit to processing all decision ready Subclass 482 Temporary Skilled Visa Applications for approved employers within a guaranteed timeframe, for example 4-6 weeks and permanent Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) applications within a guaranteed timeframe, for example 10-12 weeks. This approach can be proven successful and in the footsteps of our U.K counterparts’ approach to the visa backlog.
1. Given the fact that we have a labour market shortage, both Subclass 482 & ENS applications should be processed on a demand driven basis without the need for limit on visa applications.
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Three major recommendations which we suggest, to address these labour and skill shortages are:
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Anne O’Donoghue
“COVID-19 travel restrictions brought migra tion to Australia to a virtual standstill, and over the course of the pandemic about 500,000 temporary migrants have left our shores. Now many Australian businesses are screaming out for more workers.”10 Australia is intrinsically known for our multicultural population and our welcoming of skilled migrants who seek to work here. Providing transparency in where we go moving forward is key for businesses and business owners alike, to prepare for solutions and to find a way out of the dire situation our Australian economy finds itself in, namely, Australia’s estimated $1 trillion debt.11
In fact, despite Australia’s unemploy ment rate, “this shortfall of migrants from the uncapped temporary migration program
Now although it is often assumed that with unemployment on a steep rise, skilled migration will ultimately effect local job seekers and provide a displacement and discrepancy on Australia’s interests. However, modelling and research carried out by the Committee for Economic Development Australia (CEDA) has in fact shown that previous waves of migration have not had an impact on the wages or participation rates of Australian-born workers. 12
Australia’s skilled worker shortage saw record breaking decrease in migration from 2020 to 2022. The skills and labour shortages
are occurring at a time of historically low unemployment and high rates of participation and despite this skills shortage, employer sponsored visa applications, both temporary and permanent streams are increasing, but at a very slow rate.14
8 ‘Skills shortages and labour market tightness: a global perspective’ National Skills Commission’ https://www.nationalskillscommission.gov.au/insights/ 9skill-shortages-and-labour-market-tightness-global-perspective.‘Designingactivelabourmarketpoliciesfortherecovery’ OECD, 15 July 2021, https://www.oecd.org/coronavirus/policy-responses/designing-active10labour-market-policies-for-the-recovery-79c833cf/.‘Australiaismissing500,000migrants,but we don’t need visa changes to lure them back” Bianca De Marchi, May 5 2022, https://theconversation.com/ 14australia-is-missing-500-000-migrants-but-we-dont-need-visa-changes-to-lure-them-back-182322.13Opinion/Population/Migration-must-play-a-role-in-Australia-s-post-COV.1211australia-is-missing-500-000-migrants-but-we-dont-need-visa-changes-to-lure-them-back-182322.https://www.aph.gov.au/About_Parliament/Parliamentary_Departments/Parliamentary_Library/pubs/rp/BudgetReview202122/CommonwealthDebt.‘MigrationMustPlayaRoleinAustralia’sPost-COVIDEconomicRecovery’MelindaCilento,28/09/2020,https://www.ceda.com.au/NewsAndResources/‘Australiaismissing500,000migrants,butwedon’tneedvisachangestolurethemback”BiancaDeMarchi,May52022,https://theconversation.com/TripartitebargainonImmigrationPolicy’AbulRizvi,22June2022,https://johnmenadue.com/tripartite-bargain-on-immigration-policy/.ishurtingsomebusinessesmorethanothers.Beforethepandemicabout17%ofworkersemployershospitalitywerehereontemporaryvisas…Demandfortheseservicesremainshigh,soit’slittlewonderemployersinthehospitalityindustryarescreamingoutforstaff.ThemostrecentdatafromtheAustralianBureauofStatisticsshowsabout33%ofhospitalitybusinessesinFebruary 2022wereadvertisingforextrastaff,comparedwith15%inFebruary2020.”13DespiteAdvertisementefforts,toappealtotheAustralianlocalworkerdemographic,thesespotsremainunfulfilled.ItisclearthatAustralia’smigrationsectorrecoveryliesinourabilitytocaterfortheinfluxofskilledmigrantsandthecriterionforwhichwillallowfortheirreturnandourcapacitytoprocesstheirvisaapplicationsastheyarelodged.Australia’sfocusiscurrentlyworkingwithGovernmentalDepartmentstoensurethatsufficientallocationsaremadetoaccommodateforbusinesseswhoarestrugglingtofindskilledworkerstoassistintheirpostCOVID-19recoveryandtoensurevisaprocessingtimesareanabsolutepriorityinaddressingtheseveryskillsshortages.
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Removal of barriers for visa entry for clearly highly skilled Visa Applicants and repu table employer/sponsors.
Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese has stated “Short-term, migration will need to be a part of the solution to skill shortages, and we will work with the business community as well as working cooperatively to address those issues.” The commitment addressed by the Australian Government gave rise to questioning and concerns, regarding how this welcomed influx of skilled migrants, will be processed and how an unaddressed processing delay, will deter skilled migrants in their journey to work on our shores.
The suggestions, which can be held mutually with many who work in the migration sector are as Departmentfollows: of Home Affairs directions and policies need to be revised, in particular, outlining the order of priority allocation and consideration of nomination and/or visa appli cations as these are no longer relevant in a climate where there are significant labour and skill shortages in all industries.
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The Australian Government has prom ised its priority to address this, as an omen to businesses and industry sectors who have struggled throughout COVID-19 and rely on international travellers and skilled migrants as the main inhibitor of their recovery.
Moving forward, the Australian Government has made swift decisions currently, to remain competitive with “more than 58,000 applications for skilled visas including permanent and temporary skilled places, have been lodged with the Department since March and nearly 25% have already been finalised… and more than 1.4 million visas have been granted in total since Australia’s border reopening got under way, including 1.22 million visas to applicants overseas” which demonstrates Australia’s global network of visa officers are at work on the problem of visa approvals and processing. 16 This is a strong indication that change is occurring.
On 20 June 2022, “the National Cabinet affirmed its shared commitment to urgently addressing skills shortages. It will urgently work to address a backlog in processing visa applications in areas of skills shortages, reduce visa processing times and prioritise training and migration… it’s also recognised that short-term visa shortages mean that we need work on clearing the backlog that’s there from people who have visas that have been granted and they’re waiting 12 or 18 months before they are actually able to take their place in workplaces around the country.”15
In saying this, Australia has only 96,000 skilled temporary visa holders in Australia which is a decrease of nearly 100,000 migrants since 2014. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has certainly acknowledged this and we assume given the vitality of skilled migrants in our economy at present, an increase and intent focus on resourcing to support a slight change in administrative processes, or a possible change to the design of internal
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Promotiontime.of Permanent Visa Pathways for skilled migration. A possible solution and/ or suggestion could be reducing the threeyear requirement for TSS visa holders to be employed with their sponsoring employer before being eligible for applying for perma nent residence. This change, if adopted, would
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processing, may be the solution we require in the migration industry, to tackle the issue of visa processing and the inundated visa backlog we must address, before we begin to see a true increase in skilled migrants, to the extent where business will be able to get back on their feet.
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reduce the current requirement which may be a deterrent to potential migrants from accessing the permanent residency pathway.
Below we outline how the Australia government is addressing these visa processing times.
Palwasha Nawabi
15 ‘Renewed Focus on Skill Shortages will Benefit Businesses’ Business Australia, https://www.businessaustralia.com/resources/news/renewed-focus-on16skills-shortage-to-benefit-business.‘HowtoFixAustralia’sBroken Visa System’ Tom Mcllroy, Financial Review, 24 June 2022, https://www.afr.com/politics/federal/how-to-fix-australia-sbroken-visa-system-20220622-p5avut.
Transparency in visa processing and priority lists such as the Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List (PMSOL) are key areas in need of revision and change. Given that Australia is entering a post-COVID era, all industries across the country are experiencing a steep degree in skill and labour shortages finding the PMSOL to be irrelevant as not only does it promote the idea that one sector has priority over another, it may give false hope to the priority sectors listed, in thinking their visa applications will expedited when in fact, there is no transparency surrounding processing
The tourism sector lost 610,000 jobs, the retail sector has had 60,000 open job vacan cies recorded in February of 2022, the health care sector is struggling with the quality of services and care for its patients, the hospi tality industry has increased its job advertise ment in a cry of desperation for workers to support there attempt of saving their business post COVID-19 so ultimately the burden lies on the Australian Government’s ability to remain internationally competitive by addressing its skilled migration intake but more importantly, attracting skilled migrants by ensuring visa processing times are reasonable and enticing, so not to deter a possible skilled worker from choosing Australia as its temporary home due to the door not opening quick enough.
The Jobs and Skills Summit, taking place in September 2022, will bring together Australians, including unions, employers, civil society and governments, to address our shared economic challenges, including the recovery of Australia’s economy and skills shortages, in the wake of border openings and new opportunities for migration. jobs-summit).treasury.gov.au/employment-whitepaper/(https://
Bankside Chambers’ David Williams QC earns plaudits for his adept handling of multibil lion-dollar energy and construction disputes. Campbell McLachlan QC is distinguished as “a first-class arbitrator and scholar” who regularly handles high-value investment arbi trations, acting for private and public clients.
Andrew Battisson of Norton Rose Fulbright Australia receives widespread endorsements for his commercial and investor-state arbi tration practice spanning Australia and
Judith Levine of Levine Arbitration is widely recognised as "a leading arbitrator in Australia and Asia-Pacific" with invalu able experience handling investment treaty, commercial contract and sports disputes.
Independent arbitrator Gavan Griffith QC is “a senior arbitrator” who applies his profound expertise in commercial and public law to transnational investment treaty tribunals.
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with Thorndon Chambers is a “thorough and methodical” arbitrator whose “versatile practice makes him an asset both for investment treaty and commercial arbitration matters”.
Chester Brown with 7 Wentworth Selborne Chambers stands out as “one of Australia’s best” when it comes to bilateral or multiparty investment treaties.
Michael Pryles Arbitration and Mediation Melbourne
Sam Luttrell from Clifford Chance is an essential name in the market seen regularly representing multinationals in high-stakes natural resources, investment and trade arbitrations.
Peter & Kim’s James Morrison is “a bril liant advocate” who is “incredibly sharp on legal issues” concerning a variety of sectors, including construction, IP and corporate.
Lindsay & Francis’ Timothy Lindsay is a first-rate practitioner who is singled out by sources as “extremely well known and highly experienced in commercial arbitrations”.
Ashurst’s Georgia Quick is “strongly endorsed” by power plant and refinery owners, investors and property developers for her extensive knowledge across the full gamut of construction disputes.
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Cameron Hassall is congratulated for his dynamic corporate practice covering infrastructure, M&A and banking disputes, as sources find him “very user-friendly and calm under pressure.”
Sam Luttrell Clifford Chance LLP Perth
HFW’sIndonesia.
Judith Levine Levine Arbitration Sydney
Andrew Stephenson from Corrs Chambers Westgarth is highly esteemed by market commentators as “very astute” when it comes to construction-related matters.
James Morrison Peter & Kim Sydney
Banco Chambers’ Justin Gleeson SC is an “exceptional strategist”, recommended by sources as “incredibly bright and a has real focus on international arbitration”.
In this chapter, we highlight 43 outstanding individuals listed for their leading expertise in commercial and investment arbitrations.
Edwina Kwan of King & Wood Mallesons is “a recognised and respected construction lawyer” who impresses sources with her “strong expertise in China”.
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“Star figure” Michael Pryles at Michael Pryles Arbitration and Mediation garners effusive acclaim for respondents as “a leader in the field,” celebrated for his encyclopaedic knowledge on international arbitrations.
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Douglas Jones AO Independent Arbitrator Sydney
Independent practitioner, Douglas Jones AO earns widespread endorsements for his top-tier arbitration practice which excels at handling commercial and investor-state disputes in a broad range of jurisdictions.
Max Bonnell with Henry William Lawyers brings “clear thinking” to his practice and “certainly sits among a very small group of world-class practitioners based in Australia”.
Gitanjali Bajaj at DLA Piper Australia is recognised as “a leader among her peers” who provides “a commercial and strategic approach to dispute resolution”, making her “first choice for complex, high-value deals”.
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Joachim (Jo) Delaney leaves clients “struggling to recommend a better dispute lawyer” thanks to her “consistent provision of clear, concise and valuable legal advice”. Bronwyn Lincoln is “very knowledgeable” with “impressive experience across a range of industries” and is lauded as “one of the leaders in arbitration in Australia”.
WWL says: Doug Jones earns widespread endorsements for his top-tier arbitration prac tice which excels at handling commercial and investor-state disputes in a broad range of jurisdictions.
Doug has published and presented extensively and holds professorial appointments at Queen Mary College, University of London and Melbourne University Law School. In 2022, Doug published the third edition of his leading book, 'Commercial Arbitration in Australia Under the Model Law' co-authored with Professor Janet Walker CM. In addition, Doug has held appointments at several international professional associations, including serving as the President of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) and the Australian Centre for International Commercial Arbitration (ACICA).
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Suite 1B, Level 3 139 Macquarie Street Sydney, NSW 2000 Tel: +61 2 9137 dougjones@dougjones.info6652
Doug was awarded an Officer of the Order of Australia in 2012 in the Queen's Birthday Honours List for his distinguished service to the law and leadership in arbitration, alternative dispute reso lution, policy reform, and national and international professional organisations. In 2018, Doug was awarded the John Shaw Medal in recognition of his lasting contribution to the road transport industry in Australia and internationally. He was elected an Honorary Bencher of The Honourable Society of Gray’s Inn in 2020.
Judith has sat as presiding arbitrator, sole and co-arbitrator in disputes at the ICC, PCA, SIAC, ACICA, HKIAC, KCAB and CAS and as a priv ilege inspector in an investor-state case under the UNCITRAL Rules. Judith is Vice-President of the Australian Centre for International Commercial Arbitration, a member of the National Sports Tribunal, the Commonwealth Secretariat Arbitral Tribunal, and the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal. Now based in Sydney, Judith worked for over a decade at the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague where, as Senior Legal Counsel, she administered some of the world’s most complex disputes, including the South China Sea, Yukos and Bangladesh Accord arbitrations. Prior to joining the PCA in 2008, Judith practised arbitration at White & Case in New York representing sovereign states and private parties. Earlier in her career, Judith worked with the International Court of Justice, the Australian Attorney-General, and the High Court of Australia. Judithhas presented and published on diverse issues in dispute resolution such as arbitral proce dure, ethics, business and human rights, climate law, and corruption (see www.levinearbitration. com). A national of Australia and Ireland, Judith obtained her LLM from NYU (Hauser and Fulbright scholar) and a BA (French major)/Bachelor of Laws (University Medallist) from UNSW in Australia. She is admitted in NSW and New York. Sydney Tel: +61 420 390 judithlevine@levinearbitration.com395www.levinearbitration.com
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Douglas Jones AO Independent Arbitrator
Doug is acknowledged as a leading arbitrator and construction practitioner with high rankings in a number of publications. At the 2020 GAR Awards, Doug was named Best Prepared and Most Responsive Arbitrator. In 2021, he main tained his band one ranking in the Chambers Asia-Pacific international arbitration category for an 11th consecutive year having been recog nised as "undoubtedly one of the top commercial and construction arbitrators in the world" and a "fantastic, very hands-on arbitrator who is very good at dealing with difficult technical cases with lots of experts".
Judith Levine is an independent arbitrator with extensive dispute resolution experience in public international law, investment treaty, commercial contract, and sports cases. She brings valuable insight from her work in both private practice and at public institutions. At the 2020 and 2021 Australian ADR Awards, Judith won “Arbitrator of the Year”.
Doug Jones AO is a leading independent interna tional commercial and investor-state arbitrator with over 40 years' prior experience as an interna tional transactional and disputes project lawyer. Doug has chambers in Sydney and Toronto and is a door tenant at Atkin Chambers in London. He is also an International Judge of the Singapore International Commercial Court.
WWL says: Judith Levine is singled out by peers as “a clear standout name in the new generation of arbitrators” thanks to her “wealth of international experience” and “excellent judgement”, particularly when it comes to sensitive matters.
Prior to his full-time practice as an arbitrator Doug had 40 years' experience as an international transactional and disputes projects lawyer.
Judith Levine Levine Arbitration
He has been involved in over 160 arbitrations which include construction, infrastructure, energy, commodities, intellectual property, joint venture, and investor-state disputes spanning over 30 jurisdictions around the world. He has extensive experience as arbitrator under the ICC, LCIA, AAA, ICDR, KCAB, AIAC, CRCICA, SIAC, VIAC, SCC, DIAC, ACICA, Resolution Institute, AMINZ, European Development Fund Arbitration and Conciliation Rules, as well as the ICSID and UNCITRAL Rules, in disputes of values exceeding some billions $US.
Level Twenty Seven Chambers sdoyle@level27chambers.com.au
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Max Bonnell
Mark van Brakel
Only specialists who have met independent international research criteria are listed.
DLA Piper Australia gitanjali.bajaj@dlapiper.com
Matthew Croagh
Justin Hogan-Doran SC 7 Wentworth Selborne Chambers jhd@7thfloor.com.au
Quayside Chambers mfeutrill@quaysidechambers.com
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Malcolm Holmes QC Eleven Wentworth Chambers mholmes@elevenwentworth.com
Daniel Meltz
WWL says: Jonathon Redwood is a leading name in the Australian market thanks to his notable experience working on highvalue disputes, both domestically and internationally.
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Tim Breakspear SC Banco Chambers tim.breakspear@banco.net.au Chester Brown
Henry William Lawyers max.bonnell@whitecase.com
7 Wentworth Selborne Chambers cwb@7thfloor.com.au
Jeffery J Gleeson QC Isaacs Chambers gleeson@vicbar.com.au
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The Honourable Michael Kirby AC CMG The Hon Michael Kirby AC CMG mail@michaelkirby.com.au Edwina Kwan
Albert Monichino QC List A Barristers albert@monichino.me
Timothy Lindsay Lindsay & Francis
Ron Salter
timothy.lindsay@lindsay-francis.com
Clyde & Co Australia beth.cubitt@clydeco.com Joachim (Jo) Delaney HFW jo.delaney@hfw.com
Shane Doyle QC
Michelle Sindler
Campbell McLachlan QC Bankside Chambers campbell.mclachlan@vuw.ac.nz
Beth Cubitt
Michael Pryles Arbitration and Mediation michael@michaelpryles.com Georgia Quick Ashurst georgia.quick@ashurst.com
New Zealand
Levine Arbitration judithlevine@levinearbitration.com
David Jackson AM QC New Chambers jacksonqc@newchambers.com.au
Peter & Kim jamesmorrison@peterandkim.com
Justin Gleeson SC Banco Chambers justin.gleeson@banco.net.au Gavan Griffith QC Gavan Griffith QC griffithqc@aol.com
Judith Levine*
Neil Young QC New Chambers youngqc@newchambers.com.au1
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Robert Kirkness Thorndon Chambers robert.kirkness@chambers.co.nz
Dispute Resolution Chambers ron.salter@ozemail.com.au
GitanjaliAustraliaBajaj
He is qualified and experienced in Australian Law, English Law, and U.S. Law. He holds an LLM (Harvard, Gammon Fellow) and a BCL (Oxon, Magdalen College, Distinction). He was a fellow of the Lauterpacht Centre for International Law, Cambridge, 2012. Prior to joining the Bar, Jonathon was a Senior Associate at Sullivan & Cromwell LLP in New York from 1999 to
bronwyn.lincoln@hfw.com
Jonathon is a Silk at Banco Chambers (Sydney) and Twenty Essex (Singapore and London). He maintains a broad practice within Australia and the Asia-Pacific encompassing advice and appear ance work in high value commercial disputes and class actions, international arbitration, mining and energy, insurance, public law, regulatory matters and commissions of inquiry. He is regularly retained by leading law firms and large corporate clients to conduct cases throughout Australia at first instance and on appeal, and internationally, including in arbi trations seated in Singapore, London and New York.
Kanaga Dharmananda SC Quayside Chambers skd@quaysidechambers.com
Norton Rose Fulbright Australia andrew.battisson@nortonrosefulbright.com
King & Wood Mallesons edwina.kwan@au.kwm.com
Douglas Jones AO* Independent Arbitrator dougjones@dougjones.info
Francis Douglas QC Tenth Floor Chambers douglas@tenthfloor.org
David A R Williams QC Bankside Chambers
Sam Luttrell
Peter McQueen
Jonathon Redwood SC* Banco Chambers | Twenty Essex jonathon.redwood@banco.net.au
david.williams@darwilliams.co.nz
James Morrison
Nominees have been selected based on independentcomprehensive,surveywork with both general counsel and private practitioners worldwide.
Allen & Overy LLP mark.vanbrakel@allenovery.com
Gregory Nell SC New Chambers nell@newchambers.com.au
Independent Arbitrator michelle.sindler@gmail.com
Clifford Chance LLP sam.luttrell@cliffordchance.com
12 Wentworth Selborne Chambers danielmeltz@12thfloor.com.au
Tel: +61 2 9376 jonathon.redwood@banco.net.au0658
He has substantial experience in international law. He is Vice President of the Australian Centre for International Commercial Arbitration (ACICA), the peak arbitral body in Australia and has repre sented that body in several interventions in the High Court of Australia. He acts as an arbitrator and is a designated panel arbitrator for NBN Co and the Australian Energy Regulator. He has particular experience in large-scale international arbitra tions in mining, energy and infrastructure, general commercial, insurance and ICSID.
60 Martin Sydney,Place2000
Outlook Legal Consulting Pty Ltd petermegens@outlook.com
Michael Pryles
Andrew Stephenson Corrs Chambers Westgarth andrew.stephenson@corrs.com.au
Jonathon Redwood SC Banco Chambers | Twenty Essex
Pinsent Masons matt.croagh@pinsentmasons.com
Independent Arbitrator peter@petermcqueen.com
Michael Feutrill SC
Cameron Hassall Clifford Chance cameron.hassall@cliffordchance.com
An asterisk denotes practitioners who have profiles in the preceding pages.
Andrew Battisson
Bronwyn Lincoln
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Secretariat’s Paul Roberts is a vastly experi enced expert who comes highly esteemed by market respondents who highlight his skill in building, engineering, mining and petro chemical KordaMentha’sdisputes.
Jonathan Humphrey HKA Sydney
HKA’s Jonathan Humphrey receives wide spread endorsements from market sources who note “he is particularly good on the stand” and “expresses complex concepts in simple terms”.
David Van Homrigh excels in the Australian market thanks to his decades of experience as well as his “excellence on the internal investigation side”.
Owain Stone secures significant endorse ments from market commentators who note he is “excellent on civil damages work”.
Sapere Forensic’s Tony Samuel garners glowing praise for his encyclopaedic knowl edge of accounting issues, damage assess ments and asset valuations.
Phillip Blunden from Hinds Blunden is “the best in the Australian market” when it comes to testifying in major construction arbitra tions involving project management, delay and loss evaluation.
Stephen Rae at FTI Consulting “always goes the extra mile” for clients and produces “great work on complex international arbitrations”.
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This year’s chapter sees 13 eminent expert witnesses presented thanks to their top-notch work providing expert testi mony in domestic and cross-border arbitration proceedings.
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Australia
Michael Potter with Ernst & Young is singled out by peers and clients for his extensive experience in providing testimony during commercial disputes.
Dawna Wright is highlighted by peers as a “personable and proactive” practitioner who “manages work efficiently and delivers on her committed deadlines”.
A selection of Chris’ expert witness appoint ments includes time impact expert on numerous mineral resources plants, mass rapid transit, power stations, buildings and LNG plant projects. He has also provided advice on hospitals, infra structure, rail, process plants and sewage plants projects.
Jonathan is appointed regularly as an expert in contentious matters and has experience providing oral evidence in commercial and investment treaty cases. He has worked in multiple forums, including international arbitration under ICC, SIAC, AIAC, HKIAC, UNCITRAL, LCIA and DIAC rules, court liti gation and Jonathanmediation.alsoleads
fraud, forensic, intellec tual property and regulatory investigations across the globe. His experience includes investigating allegations of bribery and corruption; Foreign Corrupt Practices Act-related investigations and compliance reviews; assessing allegations of mismanagement; and investigating corporate fraud.Jonathan is a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, and has a degree in economics from the University of Bristol.
Chris Clark Ankura
1 Hickson Road The Rocks Sydney, NSW 2000 Tel: +61 2 9255 jonathanhumphrey@hka.com9142www.hka.com
John is a leading dispute advisory expert and has many years’ experience in advising clients and providing objective analysis of transactions in major commercial disputes.
He has delivered many valuation and expert reports across a wide range of industry settings. His experience covers government, financial services, energy and natural resources, industrial markets, property and construction, infrastructure and telecommunications.Johnprovidesexpert evidence in commercial matters where there are significant differences (or disagreements) of financial outcomes. This role requires the preparation of simple yet comprehen sive reports and financial models to assist the court or arbitration.Hiswork is acknowledged for its objective nature and conceptual merit, for example: “[the court] accept[s] that in giving his evidence, Mr McGuiness was a true professional witness.” Another matter observed “in relation to matters of expert judgement and objectivity, [the court] preferred the evidence of Mr McGuiness. His approach was particularly careful and thorough. He gave careful and reasoned consideration to his task at all stages of his engagement, from his initial report through to his evidence at hearing.”
WWL says: John McGuiness is a marketleading expert with a strong technical back ground and a wealth of experience assisting on financial disputes.
John McGuiness McGrathNicol
Tel: +61 2 9338 jmcguiness@mcgrathnicol.com2613www.mcgrathnicol.com
Tel: +61 8 9278 chris.clark@ankura.com2626www.ankura.com
Jonathan leads HKA’s forensic accounting and commercial damages practice in Oceania and Asia. He is a chartered accountant with more than 20 years of experience advising clients as an accounting and finance expert on complex conten tious matters and in an advisory capacity.
Chris Clark is a Senior Managing Director at Ankura based in Australia with an expertise in construction. A chartered civil engineer with 25 years’ experience in civil engineering contracting and in commercial and contract consulting, Chris has gained civil engi neering experience with major contractors on large infrastructure projects including road, rail, airport, and power generation projects culminating in the position of project manager on major projects. He also has hands on experience in the design of various temporary works.
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Chris has been appointed as delay expert on several occasions and has given evidence under cross-examination. A particular field of expertise is in analysis of delay, its causation and illustration of impact, and dealing with issues of prolongation, disruption, EOT entitlement, and concurrency.
Level 12 20 Martin Sydney,Place2000
He holds degrees in science (mathematics) and commerce from the University of Queensland; and an MBA and a Master of Applied Finance from the Queensland University of Technology. He is a member of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand.
Level 10, 225 St Georges Terrace Perth, WA 6000
WWL says: Jonathan Humphrey receives widespread endorsements from market sources who note "he is particularly good on the stand" and "expresses complex concepts in simple terms".
Jonathan Humphrey HKA
He draws on skills from accounting, finance, costing and general commercial advice to deliver analysis and opinions on issues that generally involve large data sets or complex issues. A signif icant part of John’s work involves the provision of valuation advice related to assets, equities and other matters in dispute settings.
WWL says: Chris Clark enjoys a fantastic reputation in the Australian market where he is regularly sought after for his expertise in large infrastructure and power generation projects.
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As a consultant, Chris has worked on numerous buildings, process plant, oil &gas and power related projects comprising complex struc tural, mechanical, piping, electrical and instru mentation works.
Jonathan’s experience includes the quantifica tion of lost profits arising from breach of contracts and warranties; valuations resulting from expropri ation and shareholder disputes; and quantification of damages in respect of class actions, professional negligence, insurance claims, business interrup tion and post-acquisition disputes.
Jonathan has worked across sectors including oil and gas; power; commodities; construction; IT and telecoms; financial services; manufacturing; and media. He has an established international background working in jurisdictions including Australia, New Zealand, Asia, the UK, continental Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
FTI Consulting dawna.wright@fticonsulting.com
Chris Clark* Ankura chris.clark@ankura.com
An asterisk denotes practitioners who have profiles in the preceding pages.
Stephen Rae FTI Consulting stephen.rae@fticonsulting.com
Paul has been a committee member of several professional industry bodies, including the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (Australia). He is an expe rienced tertiary-level tutor and external examiner and regularly speaks on topics including alternative dispute resolution, procurement and risk.
Tel: +61 4 0888 proberts@secretariat-intl.com1958www.secretariat-intl.com
Paul Roberts* Secretariat proberts@secretariat-intl.com
Paul worked in quantity surveying for almost 20 years followed by over a decade specialising in dispute avoidance and resolution. His experi ence spans a wide variety of building, engineering, mining and petrochemical projects located throughout Australia, South East Asia and the UK.
PhillipAustraliaBlunden
Paul is a chartered quantity surveyor with over 35 years of experience in all facets of commercial, contractual and dispute management. He has acted as expert on over 100 occasions in matters of quantum and damages.
Ernst & Young campbell.jackson@au.ey.com
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Hinds Blunden pblunden@hindsblunden.com.au
Ernst & Young michael.potter@au.ey.com
Dawna Wright
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Paul Roberts Secretariat
Paul is formally trained and experienced as adjudicator, arbitrator, expert determiner and mediator. He is regularly appointed to act as expert witness in Australia and overseas and has been cross-examined in both litigation and arbitration, including giving concurrent evidence (hot-tubbing).
Jonathan Humphrey* HKA jonathanhumphrey@hka.com
Tony Samuel Sapere Forensic tsamuel@sapereforensic.com
Paul mainly operates from Secretariat's Brisbane office and provides commercial advice, contractual services and expert quantum opinion to clients ranging from contractors, employers and their respective legal advisers on building, engi neering, mining and petrochemical projects.
WWL says: Paul Roberts is a vastly experi enced expert who comes highly esteemed by market respondents who highlight his skill in building, engineering, mining and petro chemical disputes.
Only specialists who have met independent international research criteria are listed.
Greg Meredith KPMG gmeredith@kpmg.com.au
Owain Stone KordaMentha ostone@kordamentha.com
David Van Homrigh KordaMentha dvanhomrigh@kordamentha.com
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John McGuiness* McGrathNicol jmcguiness@mcgrathnicol.com
Michael Potter
Simon Lynch Gilbert + Tobin Melbourne
lending structures, funding agreements and investment risks.
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Yuen-Yee Cho King & Wood Mallesons Sydney
Gilbert + Tobin sees four practitioners listed in this chapter.
Smith Freehills sees eight practi tioners listed here.
Shawn Wytenburg is a long-standing figure who is frequently engaged in major social infrastructure projects thanks to his deep understanding of corporate and lever aged finance law.
Mark Kidston is widely endorsed for his exemplary banking practice and is highly sought after by major financial institutions for corporate, debt and property financing deals.
Adam Stapledon is high lighted for his extensive experience handling commercially critical financing projects arising from infrastructure, transport and natural resources sectors.
John Angus cuts a distinguished figure in the Australian market, singled out for his long-standing practice acting for private and corporate investors.
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Richard Gordon from Clifford Chance earns widespread endorsements from sources for his profound expertise in financing matters encompassing infrastructure, pecuniary products and lending arrangements.
Aaron Bourke is a prominent name in the banking space, revered for his remarkable expertise in leveraged acquisition finance in the aviation, retail, health and construction sectors.
Martin MacDonald earns widespread praise for his stellar finance practice which covers a broad range of corporate restruc turing, project financing, debt facilities and syndicated lending issues.
Westgarth is home to John Mosley , a market-leading name recom mended for his work on bank debt, bilateral loans, equity bridge facilities and listed funds.
Yuen-Yee Cho shines when it comes to a wide spectrum of corporate finance trans actions and acquisitions for domestic and international clients.
Martin Coleman is an eminent corporate finance specialist, renowned for his advice on
Simon Lynch is a well-regarded lawyer in the market whose practice specialises in corporate acquisitions, project financings and fiscal derivatives.
Tom Highnam is well regarded for his deep understanding of international banking law, particularly on the derivative side.
Hayley Neilson heads the firm’s lever aged finance practice and regularly assists on complex leveraged finance arrangements.
Gail Christopher is highly sought after by sponsors, credit enhancers and equity inves tors for her handling of high-value acquisi tions, debt facilities and corporate capital raisings.
Peter Doyle is a go-to name for project and infrastructure finance, with particular expertise in energy, resources, privatisation and
Alexander Schlosser at Clayton Utz is recog nised for his incisive approach to complex banking and financial transactions from debt trading, IPO financings and leveraged Allenacquisitions.&Overy’s
John Schembri garners extensive plau dits from market commentators celebrating his first-class work on project financing, leveraged finance transactions and tax struc turing matters.
Martin Coleman Ashurst Melbourne
Ashurst performs well with seven listings.
Philip Harvey garners praise from peers for his first-rate practice which sees him advise financiers, borrowers and credit agen cies on capital raising, debt structuring and tax Allensplanning.seesseven practitioners highlighted this year.
King & Wood Mallesons excels with an impressive 14 lawyers listed here.
Jason Denisenko is a key name in the banking space, known for his expert knowl edge of project finance and banking laws and matters with an APAC element.
Australia
Nuncio D’Angelo Norton Rose Fulbright Australia Sydney
Onno Bakker of DLA Piper Australia is heralded for his significant expertise in an
CorrsPPPs.Chambers
John Schembri Gilbert + Tobin Sydney
David McPherson Bell Gully Auckland Shawn Wytenburg Ashurst Sydney
Most Highly Regarded
Alan Maxton is regularly engaged in corporate and project financing transactions for major domestic and international clients.
Steve Smith is a favourite among market respondents who commend his expertise in hybrid instruments, debt packages, trans national corporate acquisitions and project Herbertdeals.
In this chapter, we recognise 83 practitioners for their market-leading expertise in complex banking matters, financing transactions and regulatory inspections.
Stewart Robertson possesses more than 20 years of experience providing top-rate counsel to blue-chip investment houses in large-scale acquisitions and corporate financing transactions.
Banking whoswholegal.com
Geoff Busch from Anderson Lloyd is well recognised for his adept handling of domestic and multi-jurisdictional financing matters relating to leveraged finance, project finance and debt trading.
Daniel Marks from MinterEllison is lauded for his top-notch practice focusing on syndi cated project financing, infrastructure acqui sition, and IPO capital raisings.
Russell McVeagh’s John Powell is well versed in the full gamut of corporate finance matters, spanning acquisition finance, debt restructuring and credit financing arrangements.
King & Wood Mallesons hal.bolitho@au.kwm.com
Tony Coburn
Peter Doyle Gilbert + Tobin pdoyle@gtlaw.com.au
Herbert Smith Freehills tony.coburn@hsf.com
Allen & Overy LLP jason.denisenko@allenovery.com
Dan Fitts Clayton Utz dfitts@claytonutz.com Howard Fraser Baker McKenzie Howard.Fraser@bakermckenzie.com
King & Wood Mallesons james.boynton@au.kwm.com
Patrick Lowden
Martin MacDonald
array of domestic and cross-border finance work spanning corporate banking, syndicated acquisition finance and trade finance.
Gail Christopher
Yuen-Yee Cho
King & Wood Mallesons aaron.bourke@au.kwm.com
DLA Piper Australia onno.bakker@dlapiper.com
Herbert Smith Freehills john.angus@hsf.com
Norton Rose Fulbright Australia nuncio.dangelo@nortonrosefulbright.com
Nino Di Bartolomeo
Hal Bolitho
King & Wood Mallesons john.canning@au.kwm.com
Martin Coleman Ashurst martin.coleman@ashurst.com
Mark Kidston Allens mark.kidston@allens.com.au
Allens
Herbert Smith Freehills patrick.lowden@hsf.com
MinterEllison tony.berriman@minterellison.com
Daniel Marks MinterEllison daniel.marks@minterellison.com
Phillip Cornwell
Jim Boynton
Norton Rose Fulbright Australia alison.deitz@nortonrosefulbright.com
Ian Edmonds-Wilson
John Canning
Herbert Smith Freehills martin.macdonald@hsf.com
Nuncio D'Angelo
Emma de Carle Ashurst emma.decarle@ashurst.com
Richard Hayes Hogan Lovells richard.hayes@hoganlovells.com
David Mason Ashurst david.mason@ashurst.com
Andrew Booth
Norton Rose Fulbright Australia nino.dibartolomeo@nortonrosefulbright.com
Jason Huinink Allen & Overy LLP jason.huinink@allenovery.com
Will Tipping of Mayne Wetherell is a banking specialist revered for his in-depth knowl edge on structured finance, takeovers and distressed restructuring.
New Zealand Bell Gully performs well with three listings.
Tony Berriman
Andrew Boxall
King & Wood Mallesons yuen-yee.cho@au.kwm.com
James Mok MinterEllison james.mok@minterellison.com
Ken Astridge
Herbert Smith Freehills melita.cottrell@hsf.com
Scott Farrell
Tom Highnam Allens tom.highnam@allens.com.au
Murray King garners plaudits for his wealth of experience acting on behalf of investment banks, hedge funds and major financial institutions on securitisation, debt trading and lending deals.
Gilbert + Tobin gchristopher@gtlaw.com.au
David McPherson earns widespread endorsements thanks to his sterling work
on acquisition finance, asset finance and debt structuring arrangements.
Allen & Overy LLP james.abbott@allenovery.com
Richard Gordon Clifford Chance richard.gordon@cliffordchance.com
Philip Harvey King & Wood Mallesons philip.harvey@au.kwm.com
King & Wood Mallesons ken.astridge@au.kwm.com
King & Wood Mallesons jeff.clark@au.kwm.com
Jeff Clark
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Herbert Smith Freehills andrew.booth@hsf.com
JamesAustraliaAbbott
Andrew.Boxall@allens.com.au
Allens phillip.cornwell@allens.com.au
Simon Lynch Gilbert + Tobin slynch@gtlaw.com.au
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Aaron Bourke
Onno Bakker
King & Wood Mallesons scott.farrell@au.kwm.com
Alison Deitz
Banking whoswholegal.com
John Angus
Alan Maxton Allens alan.maxton@allens.com.au
David Craig is strongly recommended by respondents for his considerable expertise in banking and financial regulations, with a particular focus on derivatives.
Nominees have been selected based on independentcomprehensive,surveywork with both general counsel and private practitioners worldwide.
Melita Cottrell
Only specialists who have met independent international research criteria are listed.
Nuncio D'Angelo with Norton Rose Fulbright Australia is an established name in the market who is sought after by financiers and companies in property, corporate and debt structured financing issues.
Jason Denisenko
King & Wood Mallesons ian.edmonds-wilson@au.kwm.com
Guy Lethbridge chairs the firm’s banking and finance team and regularly handles corporate matters such as debt and hybrid issuances, derivatives and regulatory audit exercises.
Andrew Jinks Clayton Utz ajinks@claytonutz.com
Mayne Wetherell daniel.meikle@maynewetherell.com
Alexander Schlosser
Mayne Wetherell dave.wetherell@maynewetherell.com
Chapman Tripp mark.reese@chapmantripp.com Dermot Ross Dermot Ross & Co dermot@dermotross.com
Mark Upfold
White & Case joel.rennie@whitecase.com
Michael Ryan
Erin Wakelin
Will Tipping Mayne Wetherell will.tipping@maynewetherell.com
Allens michael.ryan@allens.com.au
White & Case brendan.quinn@whitecase.com
Paul Sroka HWL Ebsworth psroka@hwle.com.au
Kate Lane MinterEllisonRuddWatts kate.lane@minterellison.co.nz
Norton Rose Fulbright Australia alen.pazin@nortonrosefulbright.com
King & Wood Mallesons mark.upfold@au.kwm.com
Adam Stapledon Allen & Overy LLP adam.stapledon@allenovery.com
John Powell
Mark Reese
Peter Owles
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Guy Lethbridge
Joel Rennie
John Mosley
Chris Robertson
Banking whoswholegal.com
David Craig Bell Gully
Tom Fail MinterEllisonRuddWatts tom.fail@minterellison.co.nz
Jock O'Shea Ashurst jock.oshea@ashurst.com
Daniel Collins Buddle Findlay daniel.collins@buddlefindlay.com
Beresford Legal chris@beresfordlegal.com.au
Steve Smith Ashurst steve.smith@ashurst.com
Murray King Bell Gully murray.king@bellgully.com
Herbert Smith Freehills hayley.neilson@hsf.com
Chris Redden Ashurst chris.redden@ashurst.com
Hayley Neilson
Bryan Paisley Baker McKenzie Bryan.Paisley@bakermckenzie.com
Ian Paterson
Russell McVeagh john.powell@russellmcveagh.com
Dave Wetherell
Russell McVeagh guy.lethbridge@russellmcveagh.com
David McPherson Bell Gully david.mcpherson@bellgully.com
King & Wood Mallesons jonathan.oldham@au.kwm.com
King & Wood Mallesons ian.solomon@au.kwm.com
New Zealand
Geoff Busch Anderson Lloyd geoff.busch@al.nz
John Schembri Gilbert + Tobin jschembri@gtlaw.com.au
Corrs Chambers Westgarth stewart.robertson@corrs.com.au
Alen Pazin
Buddle Findlay peter.owles@buddlefindlay.com
Clayton Utz ksantikos@claytonutz.com
King & Wood Mallesons ian.paterson@au.kwm.com
Brendan Quinn
Shawn Wytenburg Ashurst shawn.wytenburg@ashurst.com
Lloyd Kavanagh MinterEllisonRuddWatts lloyd.kavanagh@minterellison.co.nz
Warwick Newell Allens Warwick.Newell@allens.com.au
Ian Solomon
david.craig@bellgully.com
Steve Flynn Simpson Grierson steve.flynn@simpsongrierson.com
Daniel Meikle
Clayton Utz aschlosser@claytonutz.com
Stewart Robertson
Kathy Santikos
Jonathan Oldham
Corrs Chambers Westgarth john.mosley@corrs.com.au
Herbert Smith Freehills erin.wakelin@hsf.com
Brind Woinarski with Aickin Chambers is an eminent figure in the Australian market who sources consider “an excellent commercial crime senior counsel”.
From Jones Day, Steven Fleming earns praise thanks to his two decades of expe rience in corporate and criminal law which sees him handle contractual, regulatory and international investigations for clients in the construction and natural resources sectors.
Rachel Nicolson is recognised by sources for her extensive experience in anti-bribery, corruption and business crime matters.
Peter Haig is hailed by clients and peers as an anti-money laundering specialist whose practice covers complex bribery and contractual disputes spanning the hospitality, construction and financial sectors.
Bloch Leibler sees three individuals listed.
Leon Zwier is well recognised by market observers for his exceptional work on highvalue commercial litigations and compliance inquiries.
John Mitchell
Andrew Eastwood is singled out by market commentators for his superb navigation through intricate regulatory audits as well as fiscal disputes on behalf of global financial
Norton Rose Fulbright Australia’s Abigail McGregor is a formidable opponent in court whose first-rate practice handles whis tle-blower claims of bribery, corruption and misconduct.
Guy Foster Allens Sydney
Akarana Chambers’ Gary Hughes is a renowned litigator, known for his top-rate defence and advisory work on anti-money laundering, fraud and securities disputes.
Robert Wyld of Johnson Winter & Slattery is “a senior statesman” in the market who excels in fraud, anti-corruption and bribery investigations.
Allens achieves six listings this year.
Ross Drinnan stands out among peers for his experience handling large-scale investiga tions from domestic and international public Arnoldbodies.
Jonathan Milner maintains a top-notch practice focused on high-profile commercial disputes such as class actions, regulatory audits and business crime.
Arnold Bloch Leibler Sydney
Michael Arthur of Chapman Tripp is lauded by market sources for his significant experi ence in high-value contractual, property and trust litigation proceedings.
Robert Richter QC at William Crockett Chambers is a leading criminal silk with notable experience in commercially damaging allegations of fraud, bribery and corruption.
Business Crime, Investigations & Asset Recovery whoswholegal.com
Most Highly Regarded
investigations practice which excels in regula tory inquiries and proceedings.
Simon Buchen SC is a key name in the market who is regularly instructed in competition and criminal investigations and prosecutions.
At Shortland Chambers, John Dixon QC enjoys a strong reputation for his compelling court room presence and regularly acts for compa nies in commercial, competition and financial investigations.
This year’s research sees 38 top business crime, investigations and asset recovery specialists highlighted for their work representing corporates and individuals in a range of criminal law proceedings.
Australia
John Mitchell draws considerable plaudits from sources for his handling of white-collar crime matters for prominent domestic and transnational companies and investors.
Guy Foster distinguishes himself as a leading figure in the criminal law space, with sources widely commending his representa tion of major manufacturers, investment banks and government entities in regulatory, corporate and commercial disputes.
Nicholas Mavrakis at Ashurst is a first-class litigator whose practice focuses on high-value commercial disputes, class actions, cartel claims and fraud.
John Billington QC secures plaudits for his dynamic corporate and commercial prac tice where he excels in cases with a sports and health and safety element.
Robert Wyld Johnson Winter & Slattery Sydney
BUSINESS CRIME, INVESTIGATIONS & ASSET RECOVERY
Withinstitutions.almost 30 years of experience, Howard Rapke of Holding Redlich is a well-established white-collar crime specialist who impresses sources with his handling of commercial criminal matters, regulatory investigations and high-profile inquiries.
Tim L’Estrange has built up an impressive
from Wilson Harle is a stand-out practitioner in the market thanks to his decades of experience managing contrac tual, shareholder and regulatory disputes.
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Leon Zwier Arnold Bloch Leibler Melbourne
Elizabeth Macknay of Herbert Smith Freehills is highly sought after by oil and gas refinery owners, producers and corporates for her handling of allegations of bribery, corruption and professional negligence.
Tim Game SC with Forbes Chambers is held in high esteem by commentators for his impec cable knowledge of criminal and corporate law.
New ChrisZealandBrowne
His areas of expertise also include bribery and corruption; global tax investigations; proceeds of crime; anti-money laundering; extradition and mutual assistance; cybercrime; and national secu rity law.Dennis is a member of the International Bar Association’s business crime committee. He regu larly contributes to leading industry publications, such as Global Legal Insights and editions of the International Comparative Legal Guide, writing on a range of topics including cartels, corporate inves tigations, bribery and corruption.
Howard is as an excellent civil and criminal regulatory lawyer who advises on and acts for companies and individuals in white collar crim inal matters, including anti-bribery, anti-money laundering and anti-corruption claims. His recent cases include defending alleged breaches of the Corporations Act and the Australian Consumer Law, acting on behalf of directors and managers in actions brought by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission and the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission in a variety of matters (e.g. insider trading, breach of director’s duties and cartel matters), and defending claims of breach of trust and equitable duties.
Howard Rapke Holding Redlich
Only specialists who have met independent international research criteria are listed.
Howardpractice. hasan active practice in significant white-collar criminal investigations and prosecu tions involving a wide range of commercial criminal matters, including cartel charges, fraud claims, foreign bribery and anti-corruption matters. He also has substantial experience in regulatory inves tigations and large scale public inquiries, including Royal Commissions and Commissions of Inquiry.
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Simon Buchen SC Forbes Chambers simon.buchen@forbeschambers.com.au Ross Drinnan Allens ross.drinnan@allens.com.au Philip A Dunn QC William Crockett Chambers pdunn@vicbar.com.au Andrew Eastwood Herbert Smith Freehills andrew.eastwood@hsf.com Steven Fleming Jones Day sfleming@jonesday.com Guy Foster Allens guy.foster@allens.com.au Tim Game SC Forbes Chambers tim.game@forbeschambers.com.au Peter Haig Allens peter.haig@allens.com.au Georgia Huxley Forbes Chambers ghuxley@forbeschambers.com.au Louise Jenkins Allens louise.jenkins@allens.com.au Tim L'Estrange Jones Day tlestrange@jonesday.com
Skip Lipman LK Law slipman@lipmankaras.com Elizabeth Macknay Herbert Smith Freehills elizabeth.macknay@hsf.com Grant Marjoribanks Herbert Smith Freehills grant.marjoribanks@hsf.com
Level 8 555 Bourke Street Melbourne, VIC 3000 Tel: +61 3 9321 howard.rapke@holdingredlich.com9752www.holdingredlich.com
16 Wardell Chambers agius@16wardell.com.au Phillip Boulten SC Forbes Chambers
Nicholas Mavrakis Ashurst nicholas.mavrakis@ashurst.com
Dennis Miralis is a leading Australian defence lawyer with expertise in complex domestic and international criminal law matters.
JohnAustraliaAgiusSC
Dennis specialises in white-collar and corporate crime law, providing expert advice and representation in cross-border investigations, often involving freezing orders and asset forfeiture.
At present, Howard is involved in advising companies, directors and officers in foreign bribery investigations conducted in or relating to India, Malaysia, Nepal, Solomon Islands, Papua New Guinea, Cambodia and Vietnam.
WWL says: Dennis Miralis receives a plethora of endorsements from peers who commend his first-rate handling of complex multi-jurisdictional investigations and crim inal prosecutions.
Nominees have been selected based on independentcomprehensive,surveywork with both general counsel and private practitioners worldwide.
9, 299 Elizabeth Street Sydney, NSW 2000
WWL says: With over 30 years of experi ence, Howard Rapke is a well-established white-collar crime specialist who impresses sources with his handling of commercial criminal matters, regulatory investigations and high-profile inquiries.
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Abigail McGregor Norton Rose Fulbright Australia Tobin Meagher Clayton Utz tmeagher@claytonutz.com
Dennis Miralis Nyman Gibson Miralis
An asterisk denotes practitioners who have profiles in the preceding pages.
matters.Level
Australia
Business Crime, Investigations & Asset Recovery whoswholegal.com
Dennis advises individuals and companies under investigation for economic crimes both locally and internationally. He has extensive expe rience in dealing with all major international inves tigative and regulatory agencies, including the DOJ, the SFO, the FBI, the IRS and the SEC. Dennis has significant experience in all matters involving inves tigations and prosecutions by the AFP, ASIC, ACIC, AUSTRAC, the ATO, the CDPP and all state agencies including the NSW Police State Crime Command and NSWDPP. Dennis also specialises in matters involving the New South Wales Crime Commission, the Independent Commission Against Corruption and Royal DennisCommissions.appearsin all courts throughout Australia and regularly travels outside Australia for complex international and transnational crim inal law
Howard has over 30 years’ commercial dispute experience and is the head of national Australian law firm Holding Redlich’s dispute resolution and litigation
Tel: +61 414 933 www.ngm.com.audm@ngm.com.au168
Howard is recognised by Who’s Who Legal as a global leader in providing legal services for investigations and business crime defence, and by The Best Lawyers in Australia as a leading prac titioner in litigation and criminal defence. He is also listed in Doyle’s Guide as a leading Australian white-collar crime, corporate crime and regulatory investigations lawyer, a leading mediator, and a leading Victorian commercial litigation and dispute resolution lawyer.
Robert Wyld Johnson Winter & Slattery robert.wyld@jws.com.au
Chris Browne
Herbert Smith Freehills LLP jacqueline.wootton@hsf.com
Wilson Harle chris.browne@wilsonharle.com
Michael Arthur Chapman Tripp michael.arthur@chapmantripp.com
Dennis Miralis*
Paul Nicols
Aickin Chambers bwoinarski@vicbar.co.au
Arnold Bloch Leibler lzwier@abl.com.au
3 St James' Hall itemby@3sjh.com.au
Craig Phillips
Jacqueline Wootton
John Dixon QC Shortland Chambers john.dixon@shortlandchambers.co.nz
Gary Hughes Akarana Chambers gary@garyhughes.nz
Leon Zwier
Greenway Chambers
Corrs Chambers Westgarth craig.phillips@corrs.com.au
New Zealand
Business Crime, Investigations & Asset Recovery whoswholegal.com
Jonathan Milner
John Billington QC Shortland Chambers jb@billington.co.nz
William Crockett Chambers richter@aickin.com.au
Allens rachel.nicolson@allens.com.au
Ian Temby AO QC
Tony Thomas
Arnold Bloch Leibler jmilner@abl.com.au
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Arnold Bloch Leibler jmitchell@abl.com.au
Howard Rapke*
Robert Richter QC
Rachel Nicolson
Brind Woinarski
John Mitchell
Nyman Gibson Miralis dm@ngm.com.au
Holding Redlich howard.rapke@holdingredlich.com
Allens paul.nicols@allens.com.au
Patrick Lowden ranks highly among peers thanks to his deep understanding of international finance law and his expertise in corporate and structured finance, in addition to financial product regulations.
Here, we identify 53 practitioners who are distinguished by their top-tier work on an array of capital markets transactions, including IPOs, syndicated financings and acquisitions.
Geoff Busch with Anderson Lloyd is a key name who is regularly engaged in high-value corporate mergers, debt restructuring and property financing.
Murray King Bell Gully Auckland
Australia
Herbert Smith Freehills performs impressively with eight listings.
John Angus garners praise for his strong practice which sees him handle a range of structured, corporate and acquisition finance
M&A negotiations, securities offerings and shareholder disputes.
CAPITAL MARKETS
Brendan Groves is an accomplished corporate lawyer with a solid portfolio struc turing equity capital market deals on behalf of issuers, underwriters and credit agencies.
New MurrayZealandKing of Bell Gully is highlighted by sources for his significant experience in acqui sition financing, securitisation programmes and intricate regulatory matters.
David Raudkivi Russell McVeagh Auckland
At Allen & Overy, Tony Sparks routinely repre sents fund managers, lenders and bookrun ners in high-profile IPOs, takeovers and securities transactions.
Stuart Byrne of Clayton Utz possesses two decades of experience managing syndi cated and private financing transactions, trusts structures, and debt refinancing arrangements.
Philippa Stone receives widespread endorsements for her broad experience in equity and hybrid fund raising, as well as public and private mergers and negotiations.
Robert L Meyers Sidley Austin LLP Sydney
Kingmatters.&Wood
Most Highly Regarded
Rachel Dunne from Chapman Tripp is revered for her deep understanding of corporate law when it comes to equity transactions, IPOs and mergers and acquisitions.
Capital Markets whoswholegal.com
Philip Hart is regularly engaged in multi million-dollar investments, from IPOs and secondary capital raisings to hybrid security offers and acquisitions.
Mark Leemen is well versed in multijurisdictional equity and leveraged financing, high-return transactions and compliance audits spanning a variety of sectors, from aviation to media.
Yuen-Yee Cho is a standout name in the market thanks to her profound expertise in strategising takeovers, leveraged financings and issues of bonds.
Ian Paterson is distinguished by his adept handling of structured financing, capital markets and financial regulatory issues, both domestically and internationally.
Waldo Jones Jr from Sullivan & Cromwell is a long-standing figure in the market who excels in secured and unsecured debt, hybrid struc tures, convertible securities and joint venture agreements.
Allen & Overy LLP Sydney
Greg Golding with Ashurst maintains a formi dable practice geared towards major public takeovers and fundraising transactions.
Sidley Austin’s Robert Meyers is highly sought after by major banks, financial advi sors and underwriters for his experience in complex capital raisings, IPOs and leveraged finance acquisitions, particularly those with a US element.
Russell McVeagh’s David Raudkivi possesses considerable expertise in publicly traded deals, refinancing structures, prominent take overs and shareholder disputes.
Andrew Booth garners plaudits for his notable expertise in intricate, multi-party financial transactions, including debt and equity securities and derivatives, corporate and project financings.
David Friedlander is a well-respected lawyer, renowned for his top-tier work on
Philip Harvey maintains a stellar repu tation for his track record across capital markets, banking and regulatory matters.
Berkeley Cox is a pivotal player in the debt capital markets field, where he advises investment banks, arrangers, borrowers and fintech companies on fund manage ment, structured finance and securities transactions.
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Tony Sparks
Rachel Dunne Chapman Tripp Auckland
Mallesons stands out with nine listings.
Yuen-Yee Cho
Adam D'Andreti Gilbert + Tobin adandreti@gtlaw.com.au
Waldo D Jones Jr Sullivan & Cromwell LLP jonesw@sullcrom.com
Rebecca Maslen-Stannage
Andrew Reilly Rimon PC andrew.reilly@rimonlaw.com
Brendan Groves
Andrew Jinks
King & Wood Mallesons ian.paterson@au.kwm.com
Daniel Scotti MinterEllison daniel.scotti@minterellison.com
Mei Nah Mayne Wetherell mei.nah@maynewetherell.com
Berkeley Cox
New Zealand
Sidley Austin LLP rmeyers@sidley.com
Baker McKenzie antony.rumboll@bakermckenzie.com
King & Wood Mallesons meredith.paynter@au.kwm.com
King & Wood Mallesons david.friedlander@au.kwm.com
Baker McKenzie craig.andrade@bakermckenzie.com
Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom LLP adrian.deitz@skadden.com
Herbert Smith Freehills patrick.lowden@hsf.com
Guy Lethbridge Russell McVeagh guy.lethbridge@russellmcveagh.com
King & Wood Mallesons david.eliakim@au.kwm.com
George B Henly Sullivan & Cromwell henlyb@sullcrom.com
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Antony Rumboll
Tony Sparks Allen & Overy LLP tony.sparks@allenovery.com
Murray King Bell Gully murray.king@bellgully.com
Robert L Meyers
Meredith Paynter
Philippa Stone
Ian Paterson
John Williamson-Noble Gilbert + Tobin jwilliamson-noble@gtlaw.com.au Michael Ziegelaar
Herbert Smith Freehills philippa.stone@hsf.com
Allen & Overy LLP mark.leemen@allenovery.com
Patrick Lowden
Gilbert + Tobin pcook@gtlaw.com.au
Allens stuart.mcculloch@allens.com.au
Only specialists who have met independent international research criteria are listed.
Herbert Smith Freehills michael.ziegelaar@hsf.com
Herbert Smith Freehills rebecca.maslen-stannage@hsf.com
King & Wood Mallesons philip.harvey@au.kwm.com
Sidley Austin LLP bdailey@sidley.com
Andrew Booth
Philip Harvey
Bruce Dailey
Nominees have been selected based on independentcomprehensive,surveywork with both general counsel and private practitioners worldwide.
Greg Golding Ashurst greg.golding@ashurst.com
Capital Markets whoswholegal.com
Clayton Utz bgroves@claytonutz.com
Anne-Marie Neagle
Mark J Leemen
Tim McEwen
David Friedlander
Herbert Smith Freehills tim.mcewen@hsf.com
Bart Oude-Vrielink
Julian Donnan
Rachel Dunne Chapman Tripp rachel.dunne@chapmantripp.com Luke Ford Chapman Tripp luke.ford@chapmantripp.com
Daniel Meikle Mayne Wetherell daniel.meikle@maynewetherell.com
King & Wood Mallesons berkeley.cox@au.kwm.com
Peter Cook
Stuart McCulloch
MinterEllison bart.oude-vrielink@minterellison.com
David.Raudkivi@russellmcveagh.com
Clayton Utz ajinks@claytonutz.com
David Raudkivi Russell McVeagh
Stuart Fuller KPMG sfuller@kpmg.com.au
Stuart Byrne Clayton Utz sbyrne@claytonutz.com
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David Eliakim
Allens julian.donnan@allens.com.au
Herbert Smith Freehills andrew.booth@hsf.com
Philip Hart
Duncan McGrath Baker McKenzie duncan.mcgrath@bakermckenzie.com
King & Wood Mallesons anne-marie.neagle@au.kwm.com
Geoff Busch Anderson Lloyd geoff.busch@al.nz
Mimma Barila Sidley Austin LLP mbarila@sidley.com
Kerry Beaumont Buddle Findlay kerry.beaumont@buddlefindlay.com
Shannon Finch Jones Day shannonfinch@jonesday.com
Adrian J S Deitz
Ian Edmonds-Wilson King & Wood Mallesons ian.edmonds-wilson@au.kwm.com
John Angus
Herbert Smith Freehills philip.hart@hsf.com
Robert Pick Allens robert.pick@allens.com.au Karolina Popic Allen & Overy LLP karolina.popic@allenovery.com
CraigAustraliaAndrade
King & Wood Mallesons yuen-yee.cho@au.kwm.com
Herbert Smith Freehills john.angus@hsf.com
COMMERCIAL LITIGATION
James Farmer QC James Farmer QC Auckland
At Allens, Guy Foster maintains a top-tier practice which sees him regularly engaged in major financial, regulatory, contractual and corporate litigations.
Michelle Fox at Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan is a great favourite among insurers, financial institutions and publicly listed companies seeking advice on tort, share holder, product liability and business crime law issues.
Jeremy Giles SC from 7 Wentworth Selborne Chambers earns praise for his in-depth understanding of complex corporate and commercial litigation.
John Sheahan QC Banco Chambers Sydney
Herbert Smith Freehills’ Peter Butler AM RFD enjoys a sterling reputation for his well-established practice in contractual, construction, class action and compliance issues.
Julian Miles QC is a key figure in the market when it comes to commercial disputes related to defamation, media, IP, real estate and IT.
Matthew Harris is highlighted by sources for his strong track-record handling highvalue corporate, construction and insurance
Fred Prickett is revered for his outstanding track-record representing corporates at home and abroad in multibil lion-dollar financial, restructuring and class action cases.
Clayton Utz receives six nominations in this chapter.
New Zealand Independent barrister James Farmer QC is well versed in a broad range of antitrust disputes, covering exclusive dealing, abuse of dominance and anti-competitive mergers.
Bret Walker SC of St James Hall Chambers, Fifth Floor is widely endorsed by peers for his extensive experience in high-value commer cial Eightdisputes.Selborne
At MinterEllison, Michael Hales is highlighted by sources for his two decades of experience handling business crime, and construc tion-related litigations and investigations.
Andrew Butler of Thorndon Chambers garners recognition for his notable experi ence across a diverse spectrum of commer cial transactions encompassing retail goods, energy, labour and employment and financial
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Colin Loveday is recognised by peers as “a market-leading figure” who expertly handles complex class actions and product liability proceedings.
Jeremy Kirk SC with Eleven Wentworth Chambers is routinely involved in hearings relating to construction, medical negligence, class actions and employment schemes.
Justin Vaatstra of Arnold Bloch Leibler is renowned for his expert knowledge on complex corporate insolvency, transactional, shareholder and IP asset proceedings.
Most Highly Regarded
Jason Betts is a prominent litigator who comes highly esteemed by market sources for his handling of large-scale class actions and product liability claims.
This year’s research features 57 leading individuals for their excellence in domestic and multi-jurisdictional contentious matters.
Karen O’Flynn garners plaudits from market respondents for her practice in restructuring and insolvency-related litigations.
John Sheahan QC at Banco Chambers secures strong recommendations from market observers for his expertise in administrative law, regulatory and investigative matters.
Walker, Martin Smith earns praise for his handling of multi-party disputes originating from real estate, insurance and professional liability matters.
Independent litigator Jack Hodder QC impresses market commentators with his vast experience appearing before courts in a wide range of commercial and corporate transactions and negotiations.
Guy Foster Allens Sydney
St James Hall Chambers, Fifth Floor Sydney
Bret Walker SC
Michael Lundberg from Jones Day is a prom inent name in the market with an impressive practice encompassing corporate, transac tional, construction and regulatory inquiry matters.
Founding member Alan Galbraith QC with Shortland Chambers receives widespread endorsements for his experience managing competition litigations.
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Chambers’ Ian Jackman SC is highly sought after by major investment houses, banks and insurance companies for his first-rate advice on banking, competition, IP and professional negligence matters.
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Ian Jackman SC Eight Selborne Chambers Sydney
Neil Gentilli with Jackson McDonald possesses a broad litigation practice handling a variety of cases, from contracts and insol vency to energy and competition matters.
Mark O’Brien QC is looked upon with enormous favour for his compelling courtroom presence, acting for clients on a range of high-profile corporate, competition, restructuring and insolvency disputes.
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Independent practitioner Miriam Dean CNZM QC combines her roles as barrister, medi ator and arbitrator when representing clients’ interests in high-stakes inquiries.
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James Every-Palmer QC from Stout Street Chambers maintains a strong practice which sees him frequently briefed in high-value retail, transport, energy, telecoms and finan cial services cases.
Richard is ranked by all leading legal directo ries including Chambers Asia-Pacific which recog nises him for Dispute Resolution and Financial Services Regulation. Clients extol him as "a key strategic adviser and the kind of person you go to for bet-the-farm litigation," with an ability "to dive deep into all parts of a business and get across an incredible breadth of material." Richard was recently named "Litigation Lawyer of the Year - Australia" by Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific 2022, and recognised in the "Hall of Fame" by Legal 500 for his expertise in Australian Financial Services Regulation.L35,
Jason has also acted in the majority of Australia’s largest class actions, including major securities and product liability litigation. He led the defence of one of Australia’s largest ever product liability class action trials and acted for the defendant in the seminal Australian decision on third party litigation funding in Australia.
Richard leads Gilbert + Tobin’s Disputes + Investigations practice. An experienced, strategic and pragmatic litigator, Richard specialises in significant commercial litigation (including class actions) and investigations. He regularly advises banks, large corporations and their boards on major dispute, regulatory and governance issues. Richard has been involved in a wide range of substantial complex commercial litigation in Australian supe rior jurisdictions including the High Court.
Richard is currently leading a number of high-profile and commercially significant investi gations for ASX-listed corporates including: acting for Westpac in relation to separate investigations by ASIC and APRA in relation to the allegations of more than 23 million breaches of anti-money laundering laws; advising QBE in relation to a consumer credit insurance class action; and acting for Deloitte in three separate commissions of inquiry concerning the affairs of Crown Casino.
Regularly called upon by the press to comment on class actions issues, Jason is co-author of the leading class actions text book in the country, “Class Actions in Australia”.
He is teaching Class Actions in Australia at the University of Sydney.
Richard Harris Gilbert + Tobin
Colin is on the board of directors of the International Association of Defense Counsel, a member of the IADC, the Australian Product Liability Association and the Defense Research Institute, and is former chair of the product law and advertising committee of the International Bar Association.
Level 15 1 Bligh Street Sydney, NSW 2000 Tel: +61 2 9353 cloveday@claytonutz.com4193www.claytonutz.com
Jason holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) and a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) from the University of Sydney, as well as a Master of Laws from the University of Virginia, where he specialised in complex litigation and class action litigation.
Jason is widely regarded as one of Australia’s leading class action, corporate regulatory and product liability specialists. He has over 23 years’ of litigation experience and has defended the largest class action litigation, regulatory investigations and prosecutions and corporate distress liability issues in the Australian market.
ANZ Tower 161 Castlereagh Street Sydney, NSW 2000 Tel: +61 2 9225
Jason is repeatedly ranked in Doyle’s Guide as a “Preeminent” Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution lawyer; and was named Lawyer of the Year - Australia in the Benchmark Litigation AsiaPacific Awards in each of 2019 and 2020. Jason has won the Lawyers Weekly Disputes or Litigation Partner of the Year Award five consecutive years (2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020); won the Lawyers Weekly Partner of the Year Excellence Award in 2020; and was recognised as Partner of the Year in 2019 at the Australian Law Awards.
He previously led the team advising Westpac on the Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Industry as well as the significant Australian inves tigation and enforcement proceeding concerning BBSW (the Australian equivalent of Libor).
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Tower Two, International TowersSydney 200 Barangaroo Avenue Sydney, NSW 2000 Tel: +61 2 9263 rharris@gtlaw.com.au4413www.gtlaw.com.au
Jason Betts Herbert Smith Freehills
Colin also has a special interest in advising manufacturing, pharmaceutical and medical device clients on regulatory requirements, clinical trials, labelling and advertising issues, product recalls and hazard alerts, and priorities management issues. He practised as a barrister in New South Wales between 1985 and 1990, when he became a partner at Clayton Utz.
www.herbertsmithfreehills.comjason.betts@hsf.com5323
Colin Loveday Clayton Utz
WWL says: Richard Harris is a seasoned liti gator with a wealth of experience handling complex commercial disputes, including class actions, contracts and mergers.
Colin Loveday is a senior partner in the Clayton Utz product liability and class actions group. He is an experienced trial lawyer with particular exper tise in the defence of class actions and complex commercial disputes. He has worked extensively with defence lawyers in other jurisdictions in the coordinated defence of multinational mass tort claims.Over the past two decades, Colin has been inti mately involved in the development of Australia's product liability laws and in the majority of class actions and mass tort cases in this area. His defence work includes a variety of prescription products and medical devices, infrastructure failures, financial products and other consumer products. Colin is internationally recognised for his work in the field of drug and device litigation. He has worked extensively with in-house counsel and lawyers in the US and Europe developing inter national defence strategies and working with inter national expert witnesses.
WWL says: Jason Betts is a prominent liti gator who comes highly esteemed by market sources for his handling of large-scale class actions and product liability claims.
WWL says: With over two decades of expe rience, Colin Loveday comes highly recom mended for his excellent litigation practice in complex class actions and high-value commercial disputes.
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Eight Selborne Chambers ijackman@eightselborne.com.au
Colin Loveday* Clayton Utz cloveday@claytonutz.com
An asterisk denotes practitioners who have profiles in the preceding pages.
Clayton Utz rperrett@claytonutz.com
sphere, he provides advice to Australian and overseas pharmaceutical and medical device companies on all aspects of the product lifecycle, including due diligence requests, product registration, reimbursement, advertising disputes, interactions with healthcare profes sionals, and product safety and recalls. He has particular expertise in providing strategic advice to a number of leading pharmaceutical companies in relation to pricing and reimbursement issues, and has assisted a number of clients to navigate difficult and contentious Australian reimbursement applications. He also advises about the risks and compliance issues arising from interactions with healthcare professionals.
Leon Zwier
Andrew J Christopher Webb Henderson andrew.christopher@webbhenderson.com
jemmerig@jonesday.com
JasonAustraliaBetts*
Gilbert + Tobin cplatford@gtlaw.com.au
Clayton Utz koflynn@claytonutz.com
Peter Butler AM RFD
Clifford Chance angela.pearsall@cliffordchance.com
WWL says: Greg Williams is a well-re nowned practitioner who garners plaudits for his adept handling of major class actions and product safety issues in a range of industries, including automotive, pharma ceutical and banking.
John Emmerig
SSC Advisory Beau Deleuil
Neil Gentilli
Stuart Clark AM
Richard Harris* Gilbert + Tobin rharris@gtlaw.com.au
Tel: +61 2 9353 gwilliams@claytonutz.com4798www.claytonutz.com
7 Wentworth Selborne Chambers jcg@7thfloor.com.au
Nicholas Mavrakis Ashurst nicholas.mavrakis@ashurst.com
Clayton Utz gwilliams@claytonutz.com
Corrs Chambers Westgarth mark.wilks@corrs.com.au
David Jackson AM QC New Chambers
Herbert Smith Freehills jason.betts@hsf.com
Jones Day michaellundberg@quinnemanuel.com
Ross Perrett
Michael Hales MinterEllison mike.hales@minterellison.com
Roger Forbes
Juliana Warner
Mark Wilks
Greg Williams*
Colleen Platford
Andrew Butler
King & Wood Mallesons moira.saville@au.kwm.com
Nominees have been selected based on independentcomprehensive,surveywork with both general counsel and private practitioners worldwide.
John Sheahan QC Banco Chambers john.sheahan@banco.net.au
jacksonqc@newchambers.com.au
Jeremy Giles SC
St James Hall Chambers, Fifth Floor maggie.dalton@stjames.net.au
Karen O'Flynn
Greg Williams Clayton Utz
Arnold Bloch Leibler lzwier@abl.com.au
David Cooper Shortland Chambers dcooper@shortlandchambers.co.nz
Michelle Fox
Miriam Dean CNZM QC
Greg is an experienced practitioner with over 20 years’ experience in Australia's premier product liability practice. He has been involved in the defence of product liability claims and class actions involving pharmaceuticals and medical devices, financial services and automobiles and, as a result, has significant experience in running large complex matters to a contested hearing. He was a member of the team that defended the Australian Vioxx class action. He led the team which defended and ulti mately settled the Australian Volkswagen diesel emissions class actions. He was involved in the defence of Takata Airbag litigation and is acting for Bayer in the defence of the Australian Essure classInaction.theregulatory
Moira Saville
Andrew Carter
Angela Pearsall
Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan beaudeleuil@quinnemanuel.com
Baker McKenzie mark.chapple@bakermckenzie.com
King & Wood Mallesons roger.forbes@au.kwm.com
Eleven Wentworth Chambers kirk@elevenwentworth.com
Herbert Smith Freehills juliana.warner@hsf.com
John Hanna Karkar QC Svenson Barristers jhkarkar@vicbar.com.au
miriam.dean@barrists.co.nz
Fred Prickett
Clayton Utz fprickett@claytonutz.com
In addition to his legal qualifications, Greg has a master’s degree in biochemistry. He is a member of the International Association of Defense Counsel and the Defense Research Institute.
Mark D Chapple
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Paul D Evans HFW
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Herbert Smith Freehills peter.butler@hsf.com
Guy Foster
Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan michellefox@quinnemanuel.com
Sidney Wang
Ian Jackman SC
Level 15 1 Bligh Sydney,Street2000
Bret Walker SC
Damian Grave Herbert Smith Freehills damian.grave@hsf.com
Clayton Utz swang@claytonutz.com
Ashurst andrew.carter@ashurst.com
Miriam Dean QC
Jeremy Kirk SC
Only specialists who have met independent international research criteria are listed.
Michael Mills
Jackson McDonald ngentilli@jacmac.com.au
Level Twenty Seven Chambers sdoyle@level27chambers.com.au
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Justin Vaatstra
Arnold Bloch Leibler jvaatstra@abl.com.au
Shane Doyle QC
Allens guy.foster@allens.com.au
Thorndon Chambers andrew.butler@chambers.co.nz
Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan michaelmills@quinnemanuel.com
Jones Day
Michael Lundberg
Stout Street Chambers James.EveryPalmer@stoutstreet.co.nz
James Farmer QC
James Farmer QC jamesfarmer@queenscounsel.co.nz
Shortland Chambers argalbraith@shortlandchambers.co.nz
Matthew Harris
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Allison Ferguson
Alan Galbraith QC
Gilbert Walker matthew.harris@gilbertwalker.com
Victoria Heine QC Thorndon Chambers victoria.heine@chambers.co.nz
Stephen Hunter QC Shortland Chambers smhunter@shortlandchambers.co.nz
Campbell Walker QC Campbell Walker Chambers campbell@campbellwalker.co.nz
Martin Smith
Julian Miles QC Richmond Chambers miles@richmondchambers.co.nz
Gilbert Walker martin.smith@gilbertwalker.com
Wilson Harle allison.ferguson@wilsonharle.com
Mark O'Brien QC Stout Street Chambers mark.obrien@counsel.net.nz
Jack Hodder QC jack.hodder@chambers.co.nz
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Richard Lange Simpson Grierson richard.lange@simpsongrierson.com
Jack Hodder QC
James Every-Palmer QC
Matthew Kersey Russell McVeagh matt.kersey@russellmcveagh.com
Rosemary Howell Strategic Resolution Woolloomooloo
Nicola Hartfield of Nicola Hartfield – Dispute Resolution earns praise from peers and clients for her top-tier advice and solu tion-oriented approach to complex commer cial cases.
Rosemary Howell shines across the mediation arena thanks to her wealth of experience in negotiation, communication and conflict Independentresolution.mediator,
New DeborahZealandClapshaw from New Zealand Dispute Resolution Centre is “a highly esteemed mediator” who is regularly sought after by contractors, franchisees, insurers, tech companies and healthcare providers.
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Khory McCormick with Bartley Cohen brings over 30 years of experience to commercial transactions across a wide variety of sectors.
COMMERCIAL MEDIATION
Most Highly Regarded
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Alan L Limbury Strategic Resolution Woolloomooloo
Joanna Kalowski Joanna Kalowski Independent Mediator Sydney
Negocio Resolutions’ Steve Lancken is a prominent name in the market thanks to his impressive track record in conflict manage ment, particularly in the healthcare, insur ance and sports sectors.
Founder of Catherine Davidson Mediation Services, Catherine Davidson impresses market sources as “an expert mediator” whose practice is described as “fabulous, fantastic and excellent”.
This year’s research recognises 30 practitioners in the mediation market who are seasoned experts in a range of complex commercial disputes.
Hayden Wilson with Dentons Kensington Swan excels at “gaining clients’ confidence and helping them resolve matters” with his “calm and collected” approach.
Margaret Halsmith of Halsmith Dispute Resolution is a market-leading mediator who maintains “a remarkable conflict resolution practice”.
Joanna Kalowski, maintains “an exceptional reputation” among market observers, particularly on matters with an indigenous component.
Independent practitioner Ian Hanger AM QC is singled out by peers as an “innovative” practitioner who “manages his roles of medi ator and arbitrator effectively and expertly”.
From Resolve Advisors, Shirli Kirschner garners praise from sources for her outstanding expertise in the energy, tele coms, financial services and media sectors.
Angela Bowne SC from Denman Chambers impresses peers with her “superb” under standing in mediations and litigations stem ming from the IP arena.
AlanAustraliaLimbury at Strategic Resolution earns plaudits from market observers for his skilful handling of contentious business negotia tions and mediations.
At Nina Khouri Mediation, Nina Khouri secures endorsements for her adept handling of multi-party commercial and civil disputes.
George Fox
Ian Hanger AM QC
Kathryn Howard Hall & Wilcox kathryn.howard@hallandwilcox.com.au Rosemary Howell
RobertAustraliaAngyalSC*
Tim McFarlane McFarlane Legal tim@mcfarlanelegal.com.au Douglas Murphy QC Cedric Hampson Chambers dmurphy@qldbar.asn.au
Strategic Resolution rosemary@strategicaction.com.au Robert Hunt Robert Hunt robhunt20@gmail.com
Catherine Davidson
Contacts: Robert Angyal’s website or robert. angyal@stjames.net.auLevel
Alan Wein Wein Mediation alan.wein@weinmediation.com.au
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Margaret Halsmith Halsmith Dispute Resolution margaret.halsmith@hdr.net.au
Robert not is only a highly-experienced medi ator but also a thoughtful and probing thinker about mediation. He frequently speaks about aspects of mediation and mediation advocacy and has published scholarly articles at the highest level, most recently “Legal Lying? Comparatively Analyzing US and Australian Lawyers’ Obligations of Truthfulness in Mediation”, 21 Pepperdine Dispute Resolution Law Journal 355 (2021) (with Nicholas Saady) and “Is Party Self-Determination a Concept Without Content?”, 15 The Newcastle Law Review 68 (2020).
6 St James Hall, Sydney, Australia
He has mediated hundreds of disputes in commercial and company law; contracts; real property; banking; succession and probate; lessorlessee; vendor-purchaser; insurance; construction and contaminated lands; intellectual property; and partnership. Since2018, Robert has been listed by Doyle’s Guide as a Leading Mediator in the State of New South Wales. He also is listed in Who’s Who Legal: Mediation 2022 and is one of only eight Australian barrister-mediators in Who’s Who Legal Australia and New Zealand 2022.
Robert Angyal SC has been mediating since 1991. He was one of the first Sydney barristers to recognise the benefits of mediation to clients and to incorpo rate it into his practice. His work as a mediator prac tice parallels his advocacy and advice practice as Senior Counsel (Silk since 2004). He is a hands-on, no-nonsense mediator who works tirelessly to help parties find a path to resolution. He has a well-de served reputation for never giving up. Rather than just going through the motions, Robert regards the issues in each mediation as unique and constructs techniques for settling them from the ground up.
Robert Angyal holds an LL.B. from Sydney University (first-class honours) and an LL.M. from Yale Law School. He practised administrative law in the United States for 10 years and was a member of the District of Columbia Bar for 40 years.
Catherine Davidson Mediation Services catherine@cdms.com.au
Gerald Edward (Tony) Fitzgerald AC QC New Chambers clerk@newchambers.com.au
George H Golvan QC Victorian Bar g.golvan@vicbar.com.au
Jeremy Gormly SC Denman Chambers gormly@denmanchambers.com.au Phillip Greenham
Fox & Company Lawyers gcfox@bigpond.com
WWL says: Robert Angyal SC is highly regarded by market sources as "one of the absolute leaders in the field" thanks to his long-standing mediation experience across a variety of sectors.
Joanna Kalowski
Denman Chambers bowne@denmanchambers.com.au
6 St James Hall, Sydney, Australia robert.angyal@stjames.net.au Angela Bowne SC
Steve Lancken Negocio Resolutions mediator@negocio.com.au Alan L Limbury Strategic Resolution expert@mediated.solutions Khory McCormick Bartley Cohen kmccormick@bartleylaw.com
Andrew Stephenson Corrs Chambers Westgarth andrew.stephenson@corrs.com.au
Ian Hanger AM QC ihanger@qldbar.asn.au
Derek Firth Independent dsfirth@ihug.co.nz
Robert Fisher QC Bankside Chambers rf@robertfisher.co.nz
Nicola Hartfield Nicola Hartfield - Dispute Resolution info@nicolahartfield.co.nz
Nina Khouri Nina Khouri Mediation nina@ninakhouri.co.nz
Warren Sowerby Bankside Chambers warren@sowerbymediate.co.nz
Hayden Wilson Dentons Kensington Swan hayden.wilson@dentons.com
New DeborahZealandAnnClapshaw
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JBM Advisory phillip.greenham@jbmadvisory.com
An asterisk denotes practitioners who have profiles in the preceding pages.
Only specialists who have met independent international research criteria are listed.
6, 169 Phillip Street Sydney, NSW 2000 Tel: +61 2 9236 robert.angyal@stjames.net.au8660www.sixstjameshall.com.au
Robert Angyal SC
Nominees have been selected based on independentcomprehensive,surveywork with both general counsel and private practitioners worldwide.
New Zealand Dispute Resolution Centre info@deborahclapshaw.co.nz
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Joanna Kalowski Independent Mediator jok@jok.com.au Shirli Kirschner Resolve Advisors shirli@resolveadvisors.com.au Michael Klug AM Clayton Utz mklug@claytonutz.com
Caroline Coops from King & Wood Mallesons is a favourite among clients who praise her outstanding experience in merger clearance, regulatory investigations and litigation.
Linda Evans Herbert Smith Freehills Sydney
Elizabeth Richmond garners plaudits for her top-notch competition practice which sees her advise on cartel investigations and a range of competition disputes.
Kirsten Webb is “a standout name” in the market who is singled out as “a fantastic and practical practitioner” who is “great at explaining difficult concepts to clients in a clear way”.
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Most Highly Regarded
At New Chambers, Neil Young QC is lauded by peers as “a standout barrister” who is highly sought after for his expertise in commercial and competition law.
Peter Armitage Ashurst Sydney
Utz achieves an impressive five list ings in this chapter.
Peter McDonald of Allen & Overy is singled out by sources as “a top-tier practitioner” who garners praise for his work on merger clearances, joint ventures and enforcement procedures.
Robert Walker earns commendations from peers for his first-rate advice on merger clearance and investigations for domestic and international clients.
New Zealand
COMPETITION
Robert Yezerski is highlighted as “very strong on his feet” and impresses sources with his “excellent knowledge of competition Claytonlaw”.
Peter Armitage with Ashurst receives strong recommendations as “one of the absolute best” in the market who is “calm, strategic and wise” when it comes to competition and consumer protection law.
Cameron Moore SC Banco Chambers Sydney
Ruth Higgins SC receives widespread endorsements as "a leader of the compe tition bar in Australia" with "an extremely sharp intellect combined with astute stra tegic skills in litigation".
Gilbert + Tobin’s Luke Woodward possesses “excellent industry knowledge” and provides “practical advice” while maintaining “a calm and cool-headed manner”.
Peta Stevenson is an accomplished competition lawyer who excels in complex litigation and regulatory investigations.
Allens excels with six listings here.
Patrick Gay ranks prominently in the market for his wide-ranging experience across the full gamut of Australian compe tition law matters.
Luke Woodward Gilbert + Tobin Sydney
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St James Hall Chambers, Fifth Floor’s Noel Hutley SC enjoys a fantastic reputation in the market for his long-standing practice at the intersection of commercial and compe tition law.
Jacqueline Downes impresses sources with her “understanding of both the domestic and overseas markets” and is sought after for her “ability to give feed back and insight into regulator’s possible responses or approach to issues”.
Banco Chambers performs excellently with six listings.
This year’s research into the Italian competition market sees 74 excellent lawyers recognised. Their substantial expe rience includes advising on merger control procedures, compliance programmes, state aid, abuse of dominance and cartel investigations.
Michael Corrigan receives widespread endorsements as “one of the best” competi tion lawyers in the region thanks to his years of experience dealing with M&A, investiga tions and litigation.
Ruth C A Higgins SC Banco Chambers Sydney
The “absolutely fantastic” Nicholas De Young from Victorian Bar excels in the competition arena and has significant expe rience handling regulatory investigations.
Cameron Moore SC is well renowned as “a leader of the competition bar in Australia” thanks to his notable experience in some of the country’s most high-profile cases.
possesses “deep technical knowledge, particularly in complex matters”.
Elizabeth Avery is singled out as “the star of the Australian bar” who “handles complex cases spectacularly well”.
Bell Gully’s Torrin Crowther is identified as a top name in the market who possesses “sound knowledge of economics” and is “very user friendly and commercial”.
Kirsten Webb Clayton Utz Sydney
Australia
Fiona Crosbie is recognised as “a very experienced competition lawyer” who
Elizabeth Avery Gilbert + Tobin Sydney
Linda Evans from Herbert Smith Freehills stands out as “a top name” in the compe tition space thanks to her track record on merger clearances, cartel investigations and class actions.
At Russell McVeagh, Troy Pilkington is a “highly commercial” practitioner who excels in M&A and competition law investigations.
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Independent practitioner Sarah Keene is lauded as “one of the top lawyers in New Zealand” who is “able to analyse complex data sets to provide pragmatic and clear legal advice”.
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Andrew (Andy) Matthews at Matthews Law maintains a top-tier competition practice and is highly esteemed as “the go-to solic itor for antitrust in New Zealand”.
Andrew J Christopher Webb Henderson andrew.christopher@webbhenderson.com
Nicholas De Young Victorian Bar ndeyoung@vicbar.com.au
Allen & Overy LLP peter.mcdonald@allenovery.com
Allens
Herbert Smith Freehills linda.evans@hsf.com
rosannah.healy@allens.com.au
Carolyn Oddie
Competition whoswholegal.com
Alyssa Phillips
Herbert Smith Freehills patrick.gay@hsf.com
Mark McCowan
Allens
paul.schoff@minterellison.com
MinterEllison justin.oliver@minterellison.com
Victorian Bar alice.muhlebach@vicbar.com.au
jacqueline.downes@allens.com.au
Ashurst peter.armitage@ashurst.com
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Inmatters.competition law proceedings, Ruth successfully acted for TPG, Pacific National and AGL in contested merger proceedings against the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). For the ACCC and the Commonwealth, she successfully acted in the High Court in Flight Centre and the CMFEU case concerning agreed civil penalties, as well as other matters. Ruth appeared in the first two modern criminal cartel prosecu tions and is regularly briefed in such matters. She has acted for Garmin, Apple, Cement Australia, BP, the Australian Jockey Club and others in Part IV proceedings.Ruthregularly appears in energy matters, including many merits and judicial review appli cations from decisions of the AER and in energy arbitrations, including as an expert. In class action proceedings, Ruth has acted for Woolworths, Westpac, Volkswagen and Nissan, and in the Provident debentures matter.
Elizabeth Avery Gilbert + Tobin eavery@gtlaw.com.au
Fiona Crosbie
Jacqueline Downes
Daniel Preston Victorian Bar daniel.preston@vicbar.com.au
Clifford Chance dave.poddar@cliffordchance.com
Rosannah Healy
Geoff Carter MinterEllison geoff.carter@minterellison.com
King & Wood Mallesons lisa.huett@au.kwm.com
PeterAustraliaArmitage
Caroline Coops
Tel: +61 2 9376 ruth.higgins@banco.net.au0602www.banco.net.au
Elizabeth Richmond Clayton Utz erichmond@claytonutz.com
Ruth is a fellow of the Australian Academy of Law and an assistant general editor of the Australian Law Journal. She won the Glasgow University medal in law; completed a DPhil at Balliol College, Oxford; and lectured at Corpus Christi College. She has since been a visiting scholar at Columbia University, and a visiting fellow at two Oxford colleges: New and Harris Manchester. Her publications include The Moral Limits of Law (OUP, 2004).
Michael Corrigan
Ruth Higgins SC is a leading commercial silk specialising in competition law, class actions, energy, media, corporate criminal and corpora tions
Katrina Groshinski
Chris Hodgekiss SC
Johnson Winter & Slattery aldo.nicotra@jws.com.au
MinterEllison katrina.groshinski@minterellison.com Ayman Guirguis K&L Gates LLP ayman.guirguis@klgates.com
King & Wood Mallesons caroline.coops@au.kwm.com
Bruce Lloyd Clayton Utz blloyd@claytonutz.com
Allens
Felicity McMahon
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Selborne Chambers, Level 5 chodgekiss@optusnet.com.au Lisa Huett
Alice Muhlebach
Paul Schoff
Ashurst alyssa.phillips@ashurst.com
MinterEllison
Patrick Gay
felicity.mcmahon@allens.com.au Russell Miller AM MinterEllison russell.miller@minterellison.com
Cameron Moore SC Banco Chambers cameron.moore@banco.net.au
Ruth C A Higgins SC Banco Chambers
Linda Evans
Sharon Henrick
Allens carolyn.oddie@allens.com.au
Clayton Utz mcorrigan@claytonutz.com
Melissa Fraser Ashurst melissa.fraser@ashurst.com
Georgina Foster Baker McKenzie Georgina.Foster@bakermckenzie.com
Aldo Nicotra
Wolfgang Hellmann
Noel Hutley SC
Corrs Chambers Westgarth mark.mccowan@corrs.com.au
fiona.crosbie@allens.com.au
King & Wood Mallesons sharon.henrick@au.kwm.com
St James Hall Chambers, Fifth Floor nhutley@stjames.net.au Sar Katdare
Ruth C A Higgins SC* Banco Chambers ruth.higgins@banco.net.au
Level 15, 60 Martin Sydney,Place2000
Ruth has been included in Best Lawyers Australia since 2008 and Chambers Global since 2011. Doyle's Guide lists her as a preeminent silk in competition law and several other practice areas.
King & Wood Mallesons wayne.leach@au.kwm.com
Justin Oliver
Dave Poddar
Nominees have been selected based on independentcomprehensive,surveywork with both general counsel and private practitioners worldwide.
Only specialists who have met independent international research criteria are listed.
Peter McDonald
Peter Brereton SC Banco Chambers brereton@banco.net.au
Wayne Leach
Declan Roche Banco Chambers declan.roche@banco.net.au
Paula Gilardoni KPMG pgilardoni@kpmg.com.au
Johnson Winter & Slattery sar.katdare@jws.com.au
WWL says: Ruth Higgins SC receives widespread endorsements as "a leader of the competition bar in Australia" with "an extremely sharp intellect combined with astute strategic skills in litigation".
An asterisk denotes practitioners who have profiles in the preceding pages.
Tony Bannon SC
Tenth Floor Chambers bannon@tenthfloor.org
Johnson Winter & Slattery wolfgang.hellmann@jws.com.au Calum Henderson Victorian Bar chenderson@vicbar.com.au
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Tenth Floor Chambers snow@tenthfloor.org
Simon Uthmeyer
Kirsten Webb
St Pauls Chambers andrew.peterson@stpaulschambers.co.nz Troy Pilkington
Russell McVeagh troy.pilkington@russellmcveagh.com Glenn Shewan Bell Gully glenn.shewan@bellgully.com
Richard Westmoreland HWL Ebsworth rwestmoreland@hwle.com.au
Jenny Stevens Bell Gully Jenny.Stevens@bellgully.com Matt Sumpter Chapman Tripp matt.sumpter@chapmantripp.com
Luke Woodward Gilbert + Tobin lwoodward@gtlaw.com.au Robert Yezerski Banco Chambers robert.yezerski@banco.net.au Neil Young QC New Chambers youngqc@newchambers.com.au Ross Zaurrini Ashurst ross.zaurrini@ashurst.com
Peter Waters
Peter Strickland Banco Chambers peter.strickland@banco.net.au
Mihkel Wilding Clayton Utz mwilding@claytonutz.com
Shortland Chambers simon.ladd@shortlandchambers.co.nz Andrew (Andy) Matthews Matthews Law andrew.matthews@matthewslaw.co.nz Andrew Peterson
Simon Snow
Peta Stevenson King & Wood Mallesons peta.stevenson@au.kwm.com
Kon Stellios
DLA Piper Australia simon.uthmeyer@dlapiper.com
Gilbert + Tobin pwaters@gtlaw.com.au
Clayton Utz kwebb@claytonutz.com
Robert Walker Allens robert.walker@allens.com.au
New Zealand
Anne Callinan Simpson Grierson anne.callinan@simpsongrierson.com
James Every-Palmer QC Stout Street Chambers James.EveryPalmer@stoutstreet.co.nz James Farmer QC James Farmer QC jamesfarmer@queenscounsel.co.nz Sarah Keene Independent sarah.keene@russellmcveagh.com Simon Ladd
Sixth Floor Selborne Wentworth Chambers kon.stellios@allens.com.au
James Craig Simpson Grierson james.craig@simpsongrierson.com Torrin Crowther Bell Gully torrin.crowther@bellgully.com Miriam Dean CNZM QC Miriam Dean QC miriam.dean@barrists.co.nz John Dixon QC Shortland Chambers john.dixon@shortlandchambers.co.nz Matthew Dunning QC Matthew Dunning QC matthew@dunningqc.co.nz
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Philip Williams
Jason Ockerby CEG jason.ockerby@ceg-ap.com
George Siolis of RBB Economics receives widespread acclaim for his work assisting clients on contentious mergers and other competition matters, drawing on a wealth of experience as a micro-economist.
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Greg Houston , founding partner of HoustonKemp Economists, is renowned as “a good operator” when it comes to consulting on high-stakes business decisions.
Flavio Menezes
Centre for Regulation and Market Analysis, University of South Australia School of Commerce dkround@gmail.com
Greg Houston HoustonKemp Economists Sydney
HoustonKemp Economists greg.houston@houstonkemp.com
Geoff Edwards ranks prominently for his extensive experience advising on competition matters in the telecoms industry and a wide range of other sectors.
This year, we recognise 16 leading competition economists for their excellence when it comes to providing expert knowl edge and testimony in complex antitrust matters.
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The University of Queensland’s Flavio Menezes receives widespread acclaim for his long-standing experience in the field of competition and regulatory economics.
Jennifer Fish Charles River Associates Sydney
David Round
RBB Economics george.siolis@rbbecon.com
The University of Melbourne rhondals@unimelb.edu.au
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COMPETITION | Economists
David Round of the Centre for Regulation and Market Analysis, University of South Australia School of Commerce, is described as a “highly credentialed” expert who is recommended for his knowledge in the area of competition policy.
Rhonda Smith
George Siolis
HoustonKemp Economists luke.wainscoat@houstonkemp.com
RBB Economics chris.whelan@rbbecon.com
Frontier Economics Ltd philip.williams@frontier-economics.com.au
New JamesZealandMellsop
Hayden Green at Axiom Economics is nominated as a go-to expert in competition proceedings, highly valued for his work on complex and high-profile cases.
GeoffAustraliaEdwards
Philip Williams from Frontier Economics stands out in the competition market as an “excellent” consultant whose work spans cases across Australia and New Zealand.
Chris Whelan
of NERA Economic Consulting is a clear leader in the field, attracting “a great deal of respect” as a “brilliant and reliable expert” in economic analysis.
Yan Yu RBB Economics Yan.Yu@rbbecon.com
Hayden Green Axiom Economics hayden.green@axiomeconomics.co.nz
Nominees have been selected based on independentcomprehensive,surveywork with both general counsel and private practitioners worldwide. Only specialists who have met independent international research criteria are listed.
Castalia alex.sundakov@castalia-advisors.com
JenniferAustraliaFish at Charles River Associates is singled out as “a very diligent and articulate competition economist” who is widely praised for her top-notch work advising clients on mergers and claims assessments in a range of sectors.
Jennifer Fish Charles River Associates jfish@crai.com
New Zealand
The University of Queensland f.menezes@economics.uq.edu.au
Alex Sundakov
Greg Houston
James Mellsop
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Castalia’s Alex Sundakov is praised as “a very competent competition economist” who is held in high esteem for his expert advice on competition policy.
Luke Wainscoat
NERA Economic Consulting james.mellsop@nera.com
Tom Hird CEG tom.hird@ceg-ap.com
Charles River Associates gedwards@crai.com
John Cooper
Leading disputes lawyer Bill Smith is renowned for his work acting across the full spectrum of domestic and international construction and infrastructure disputes.
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Stewart Nankervis enjoys a fantastic reputation in the construction market for his work on PPPs and complex infrastructure projects.
Isaacs Chambers’ Jeffery Gleeson QC is praised as “a field-leading construction silk” and is well-renowned in the Australian market.
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Nicholas Pane QC is a strategically adept practitioner who is commended for his work in large-scale disputes in the construction market.
Michael Earwaker is highlighted as one of the go-to lawyers for complex engineering disputes thanks to his wealth of experience in the Jonesspace.Day’s
7 Wentworth Selborne Chambers Sydney
Theresolution."impressive"
Frank Bannon earns praise for his expert handling of construction disputes, cementing him as “an excellent construction solicitor”.
Steve O’Reilly is a distinguished prac titioner with a wealth of experience acting domestically and internationally on major infrastructure and resources sector disputes.
Duncan Miller SC
Clayton Utz maintains a strong position in the market with seven practitioners listed.
In this chapter, we highlight 80 lawyers who are distinguished as leading figures in the construction market for their expertise across a variety of contractual issues, disputes and commercial matters.
Independent Arbitrator
Andrew Stephenson Corrs Chambers Westgarth Melbourne
Heralded as “one of the top construction liti gators in the country”, 7 Wentworth Selborne Chambers’ Duncan Miller SC demonstrates “a great grasp of technical construction issues”.
class action proceedings and construction disputes.
Nuala Simpson impresses market commentators as “hardworking and bright”, standing out for her specialist expertise in
Ashurst’s Georgia Quick comes highly recom mended by peers for her experience in dispute resolution for major construction projects.
Hamish Macpherson is highly recom mended for his work as “a top litigator” with expertise in private arbitrations and expert MinterEllison’sdeterminations.
Jones Day Sydney
Douglas Jones AO Independent Arbitrator Sydney
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Acknowledged as a leader in the field, Nick Rudge regularly acts for major UK and Australian engineering, construction and resources companies in litigation and dispute
Nuala Simpson
Most Highly Regarded
Doug Jones AO garners plaudits from market sources for his adept handling of construc tion disputes and is highly sought after for his first-rate arbitration expertise.
Michael Earwaker Corrs Chambers Westgarth Sydney
Peter Pether King & Wood Mallesons Sydney
Sergio Capelli is highly regarded among peers and clients who commend him for his first-rate construction expertise spanning a diverse range of Respondentssectors.notethat Dale Brackin is extensively experienced in managing major cases, bringing “a calming influence to proceedings”.
Regarded as one of Australia’s leading construction lawyers, Graham Read impresses market commentators with his “outstanding” expertise in the construction Allensmarket.excels with three listings in this chapter.
Corrs Chambers Westgarth’s Andrew Stephenson is an accomplished practitioner with a market-leading practice covering some of Australia’s largest arbitration and litigation disputes.
John Cooper is a “sharp and knowledgeable” figure in the construction market, ranking prominently for his work with high-profile multinational companies.
Frazer Moss is a distinguished practi tioner who possesses over 30 years’ expe rience in infrastructure, building resources and Establishedutilities. practitioner Joanna Pugsley stands out for her impressive work advising on a multitude of large projects, including PPPs and ECIs.
Leighton O’Brien Allens Sydney
Emma Warren is highlighted as “tech nically proficient”, receiving wide-ranging endorsements for her work as an infrastruc ture and major projects specialist.
Mark Dempsey SC is hailed as “a fearless advocate” who is extensively experienced and “forensically brilliant”.
7 Wentworth Selborne Chambers Sydney
King & Wood Mallesons’ Peter Pether ranks among the very best in the construction space, emerging as “a top litigator” with “great leadership and a desire to win”.
Leighton O’Brien is a prominent name in the construction market, recognised as a seasoned practitioner when it comes to roads, rail and PPPs.
Peter Wood is a highly regarded construc tion lawyer in Melbourne who “consistently provides solid advice to his clients”.
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With over 35 years’ experience in construction law, Phillip Greenham at JBM Advisory is a longstanding figure in the market, special ising in commercial and dispute work.
Beth Cubitt of Clyde & Co Australia is revered in the market for her outstanding specialist work in energy and infrastructure.
Market sources endorse Jodi Steele SC from 13 Wentworth Chambers as an "impeccable" practitioner who is highly sought after by domestic and international clients for her adept handling of high-value construction disputes.
New Zealand MinterEllisonRuddWatts’ Sarah Sinclair is internationally renowned as a leading name in the region and stands out for her exten sive experience in large-scale infrastructure
Respondents credit Julie Wright from Greenway Chambers for her strong “commerciality and depth of construction industry knowledge and experience”.
Gilbert + Tobin’s Kon Nakousis is widely endorsed by clients who highlight his firstrate work on project structuring, contractual risk allocation and dispute resolution.
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Grierson’s Michael Weatherall has amassed a wealth of experience in the construction space where he possesses over 30 years of experience in PPPs, collaborative contracting and commercial building.
Donald Charrett at Expert Determination Chambers stands out in the market thanks to his deep industry expertise and strong track-record handling a range of complex construction disputes.
Doug was awarded an Officer of the Order of Australia in 2012 in the Queen's Birthday Honours List for his distinguished service to the law and leadership in arbitration, alternative dispute reso lution, policy reform, and national and international professional organisations. In 2018, Doug was awarded the John Shaw Medal in recognition of his lasting contribution to the road transport industry in Australia and internationally. He was elected an Honorary Bencher of The Honourable Society of Gray’s Inn in 2020.
Prior to becoming a lawyer, he worked as an engineer for over 30 years, including 12 years as a director of a consulting engineering firm. Dr Charrett’s engineering experience included computer applications; structural design; managing engineering projects; acting as an expert witness; and management roles in contract negoti ation and administration, insurance, international joint ventures, and corporate restructuring. From 2012 to 2014 he was non-executive chairman of consulting engineering company AMOG.
Doug has published and presented extensively and holds professorial appointments at Queen Mary College, University of London and Melbourne University Law School. In 2022, Doug published the third edition of his leading book, 'Commercial Arbitration in Australia Under the Model Law ' co-authored with Professor Janet Walker CM. In addition, Doug has held appointments at several international professional associations, including serving as the President of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) and the Australian Centre for International Commercial Arbitration (ACICA).
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Prior to his full-time practice as an arbitrator Doug had 40 years' experience as an international transactional and disputes projects lawyer.
Douglas Jones AO Independent Arbitrator
Suite 1B, Level 3 139 Macquarie Street Sydney, NSW 2000 Tel: +61 2 9137 dougjones@dougjones.info6652
WWL says: Donald Charrett stands out in the market thanks to his deep industry expertise and strong track-record handling a range of complex construction disputes.
41 Hinkler Road Glen Waverley, 3150 Tel: +61 419 950
WWL says: The "impressive" Doug Jones garners plaudits from market sources for his adept handling of construction disputes and is highly sought after for his first-rate arbitration expertise.
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www.expertdetermination.netd.charrett@me.com000
Dr Charrett is an arbitrator expert determiner and mediator, practising in technology, engineering and construction disputes. His construction law experience includes arbitration, mediation, expert determination, membership of dispute boards, facilitation of experts’ conferences, Supreme Court Special References and litigation. He is a fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, a member of the FIDIC President’s list of Adjudicators, and a senior fellow at the University of Melbourne. He was named Best Construction Law Practitioner in Australia (2016) by Business Worldwide Magazine and is included in WWL Thought Leaders Construction (2019 - 2021).
Doug Jones AO is a leading independent interna tional commercial and investor-state arbitrator with over 40 years' prior experience as an interna tional transactional and disputes project lawyer. Doug has chambers in Sydney and Toronto and is a door tenant at Atkin Chambers in London. He is also an International Judge of the Singapore International Commercial Court.
He has been involved in over 160 arbitrations which include construction, infrastructure, energy, commodities, intellectual property, joint venture, and investor-state disputes spanning over 30 jurisdictions around the world. He has extensive experience as arbitrator under the ICC, LCIA, AAA, ICDR, KCAB, AIAC, CRCICA, SIAC, VIAC, SCC, DIAC, ACICA, Resolution Institute, AMINZ, European Development Fund Arbitration and Conciliation Rules, as well as the ICSID and UNCITRAL Rules, in disputes of values exceeding some billions $US.
Doug is acknowledged as a leading arbitrator and construction practitioner with high rankings in a number of publications. At the 2020 GAR Awards, Doug was named Best Prepared and Most Responsive Arbitrator. In 2021, he maintained his band one ranking in the Chambers Asia-Pacific inter national arbitration category for an 11th consecu tive year having been recognised as "undoubtedly one of the top commercial and construction arbi trators in the world" and a "fantastic, very hands-on arbitrator who is very good at dealing with difficult technical cases with lots of experts".
Dr Charrett has published widely on legal and engineering subjects, and presented confer ence papers, workshops and training courses in Australia and internationally. His legal publications include articles on FIDIC contracts, dispute boards, expert evidence, dispute avoidance, contract risk, forensic engineering, contractual lessons from past projects, design and construct contracts, quantum meruit, proportionate liability, professional indem nity insurance and reinsurance. He is the editor of FIDIC Contracts in Asia Pacific and The International Application of FIDIC Contracts; author of Contracts for Construction and Engineering Projects; and co-au thor of The Application of Contracts in Developing Offshore Oil and Gas Projects and Contracts for Infrastructure Projects: An International Guide to Application
Pinsent Masons LLP fraser.mcmillan@pinsentmasons.com
Spencer Flay
King & Wood Mallesons hamish.macpherson@au.kwm.com Elizabeth McKechnie
Baker McKenzie alex.hartmann@bakermckenzie.com
Dale Brackin Clayton Utz dbrackin@claytonutz.com
Consistently recognised as a leading barrister in the field of construction litigation and alternative dispute resolution, Jodi brings over 20 years’ legal experience advising and appearing in large-scale construction and engineering disputes. Other core areas in which she practises includes insurance law, commercial law, equity and class actions.
Herbert Smith Freehills ante.golem@hsf.com
13 Wentworth Chambers
Ante Golem
Jared Muller
Norton Rose Fulbright kevin.arkwright@nortonrosefulbright.com
Outlook Legal Consulting Pty Ltd petermegens@outlook.com
Tony Molino
Fielding Robinson mal@fieldingrobinson.com.au
Peter Megens
DLA Piper Australia john.gallagher@dlapiper.com
Andrew Chew Corrs Chambers Westgarth andrew.chew@corrs.com.au
Clayton Utz fmoss@claytonutz.com
Michael Earwaker
Scott Budd
Clyde & Co Australia beth.cubitt@clydeco.com
Meghan Cahill
MolinoCahill Lawyers mcahill@molinocahill.com.au Sergio Capelli
Tim Breakspear SC
Thomson Geer sfrawley@tglaw.com.au
HWL Ebsworth mmisko@hwle.com.au
JBM Advisory phillip.greenham@jbmadvisory.com Alex Hartmann
Amy Munro
Norton Rose Fulbright Australia grant.ahearn@nortonrosefulbright.com Kevin Arkwright
Matthew Croagh
Pinsent Masons LLP rob.buchanan@pinsentmasons.com
WWL says: Market sources endorse Jodi Steele SC as an "impeccable" practioner who is highly sought after by domestic and international clients for her adept handling of high-value construction disputes.
Leigh Duthie Baker McKenzie Leigh.Duthie@bakermckenzie.com
Clifford Chance LLP Spencer.Flay@CliffordChance.com
Jeffery J Gleeson QC
Duncan Miller SC
Marko Misko
Jane Hider
Corrs Chambers Westgarth jane.hider@corrs.com.au Pamela Jack MinterEllison pamela.jack@minterellison.com
Frazer Moss
Simon Ashworth K&L Gates LLP Simon.Ashworth@klgates.com
White & Case jared.muller@whitecase.com
Nominees have been selected based on independentcomprehensive,surveywork with both general counsel and private practitioners worldwide.
King & Wood Mallesons scott.budd@au.kwm.com
Expert Determination Chambers d.charrett@me.com
John Cooper Jones Day johncooper@jonesday.com
Donald Charrett*
7 Wentworth Selborne Chambers miller@7thfloor.com.au
MinterEllison elizabeth.mckechnie@minterellison.com
Emanuel Confos
Pinsent Masons matt.croagh@pinsentmasons.com
King & Wood Mallesons amyk.munro@au.kwm.com
7 Wentworth Selborne Chambers dempsey@selbornechambers.com.au
Ground Floor Wentworth Chambers bailey@wentworthchambers.com.au
Hamish Macpherson
Prior to being called to the Bar, Jodi practised as a solicitor in the construction department of top-tier law firm Allens Arthur Robinson (now Allens Linklaters).
Nicholas J Longley HFW
Jodi’s practices primarily in complex multimillion-dollar disputes in the Technology and Construction List of the Supreme Court of NSW, the Federal Court of Australia and in domestic and international arbitrations. Her clients include the Commonwealth of Australia, multinational and international insurance companies, builders, developers, property owners, architects, certifiers, engineers and valuers. She also regularly appears at the appellate level and has appeared in construc tion cases in the High Court of Australia.
Clayton Utz scapelli@claytonutz.com
Corrs Chambers Westgarth michael.earwaker@corrs.com.au
Level 13 174 - 180 Phillip Street Sydney, NSW 2000 Tel: +61 2 8915 jsteele@13wentworth.com.au5131jodisteele.com.au
Ian Bailey SC
Jodi’s prides herself on achieving the best commercial outcomes for her clients. Clients praise her for her superior cross examination skills, her command of expert and technical evidence and for her pragmatic and commercial approach. Complementing her practice as an accomplished advocate, Jodi is also a highly skilled negotiator when appearing as counsel at media tions and when acting as mediator.
Mal Fielding
St John Frawley
Rob Buchanan
Jodi Steele SC
Thomson Geer akelly@tglaw.com.au
GrantAustraliaAhearn
Frank Bannon
Norton Rose Fulbright Australia emanuel.confos@nortonrosefulbright.com
John Gallagher
Douglas Jones AO* Independent Arbitrator dougjones@dougjones.info
MolinoCahill Lawyers tmolino@molinocahill.com.au
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Beth Cubitt
Phillip Greenham
An asterisk denotes practitioners who have profiles in the preceding pages.
Only specialists who have met independent international research criteria are listed.
Mills Oakley rbrost@millsoakley.com.au
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Banco Chambers tim.breakspear@banco.net.au
Fraser McMillan
Mark Dempsey SC
Rechelle Brost
Clayton Utz fbannon@claytonutz.com
Andrew Kelly
nick.longley@hfw.com
Isaacs Chambers gleeson@vicbar.com.au
Corrs Chambers Westgarth chris.ryder@corrs.com.au
Josh Sgro
Nicholas Pane QC Isaacs Chambers npane@vicbar.com.au
Georgia Quick Ashurst georgia.quick@ashurst.com
Chris Ryder
White & Case brad.strahorn@whitecase.com
Professor John Sharkey AM john@sharkeyconsulting.com Nuala Simpson
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Steve O'Reilly
David Templeman
leighton.o'brien@allens.com.au
7 Wentworth Selborne Chambers nsimpson@7thfloor.com.au Bill Smith Ashurst bill.smith@ashurst.com
Geoff Wood Baker McKenzie geoff.wood@bakermckenzie.com
Pinsent Masons LLP mark.waddell@pinsentmasons.com Adam Wallwork Thomson Geer awallwork@tglaw.com.au Emma Warren Allens emma.warren@allens.com.au Glen Warwick Clyde & Co Australia glen.warwick@clydeco.com
Herbert Smith Freehills david.templeman@hsf.com David Ulbrick
John Sharkey AM
John G Walton Bankside Chambers john@johnwalton.co.nz Michael Weatherall Simpson Grierson michael.weatherall@simpsongrierson.com
Gilbert + Tobin knakousis@gtlaw.com.au
Norton Rose Fulbright Australia ren.niemann@nortonrosefulbright.com
Clayton Utz soreilly@claytonutz.com
Peter Wood MinterEllison peter.wood@minterellison.com Paul Woods Maddocks paul.woods@maddocks.com.au Julie Wright Greenway Chambers julie.wright@greenway.com.au
Sarah Sinclair MinterEllisonRuddWatts sarah.sinclair@minterellison.co.nz Campbell Walker QC Campbell Walker Chambers campbell@campbellwalker.co.nz
King & Wood Mallesons peter.pether@au.kwm.com
Jodi Steele SC* 13 Wentworth Chambers jsteele@13wentworth.com.au Greg Steinepreis Squire Patton Boggs (AU) greg.steinepreis@squirepb.com Andrew Stephenson
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Pinsent Masons LLP david.ulbrick@pinsentmasons.com Mark Waddell
Graham Read Clayton Utz graham.read@claytonutz.com
White & Case josh.sgro@whitecase.com
Ren Niemann
Peter Pether
Stewart Nankervis MinterEllison stewart.nankervis@minterellison.com
Kon Nakousis
New Zealand
Corrs Chambers Westgarth andrew.stephenson@corrs.com.au Brad Strahorn
Allens
Nick Rudge Allens nick.rudge@allens.com.au
Leighton O'Brien
Joanna Pugsley Clayton Utz jpugsley@claytonutz.com
At TBH, William Kerr ranks highly among peers thanks to his top-tier practice which sees him regularly advise on planning and scheduling matters for clients in the construction, infrastrucure, mining and resources sectors.
Jonathan Brown stands out in the market as “articulate, calm and measured”, while producing “well-reasoned and logical” reports on a range of quantum-related issues.
Graham Topp of Diales Expert Witness Services garners plaudits from impressed market sources who note that “he under stands the dispute process” while being “pragmatic and easy to deal with”.
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Hamish Clark distinguishes himself as “a very thorough” expert who “gets to grip with the issues at lightning speed”.
New JamesZealandWhitefrom Kwanto distinguishes himself as a go-to name in the market for construction disputes thanks to his signif icant experience working on domestic and cross-border projects.
DerekAustraliaSharp from gb2 frequently works on “some of the largest and most complex delay disputes in the world” and is “excellent at constructing compelling programming reports”.
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Phillip Blunden at Hinds Blunden is singled out by sources as “a big name in the market” thanks to his decades of experience in project management and dispute resolution.
HKA’s Jonathan Humphrey sits among the foremost experts in the Australian market thanks to his strong track-record in a broad range of commercial and investment treaty cases.
Paul Sincock with AMOG Consulting sits among the foremost practitioners in the market thanks to his strong track-record handling a range of complex construction disputes in the Asia-Pacific region.
This year, we identify 19 outstanding construction expert witnesses for their work testifying and advising on complicated quantum, delay and risk management issues.
FTI Consulting’s Stephen Rae is lauded as “the main guy in Australia” for dispute management in the construction, engi neering and oil and gas industries.
Paul Roberts at Secretariat impresses peers and clients alike with his “superior report preparation skills” as well as his “ability to manage quantum-related matters”.
Jonathan's other experience includes the quantification of lost profits arising from breach of contracts and warranties, valuations resulting from expropriation and shareholder disputes and quan tification of damages in respect of class actions, professional negligence, insurance claims, busi ness interruption and post-acquisition disputes.
1 Hickson Road The Rocks Sydney, NSW 2000 Tel: +61 2 9255 jonathanhumphrey@hka.com9142www.hka.com
Jonathan Brown Secretariat
WWL says: Jonathan Brown stands out in the market as "articulate, calm and meas ured", while producing "well-reasoned and logical" reports on a range of quantum-re lated issues.
Jonathan has worked across sectors including construction; oil and gas; power; IT and telecoms; financial services; and manufacturing. He has an established international background working in jurisdictions including Oceania, Asia, the UK, Continental Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Level 22/69 Ann St Brisbane, QLD 4000 Tel: +61 437 438 www.tbhconsultancy.comwilliam.kerr@tbhint.com449
Jonathan is appointed regularly as an expert in contentious matters and has experience providing oral evidence in commercial and investment treaty cases. He has worked in multiple forums, including international arbitration under ICC, UNCITRAL, LCIA, SIAC, AIAC, DIAC and HKIAC rules, court liti gation, and Jonathanmediation.isafellow of the Institute of
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Jonathan has testified as a quantum expert in the supreme court of Western Australia and in arbitration, including giving concurrent evidence (hot-tubbing). He provides impartial advice on disputes and acts as a quantum expert in medi ation, adjudications, arbitrations, and expert conferrals. Jonathan’s experience spans commercial, social, education, mining, oil and gas, infrastruc ture, and utilities projects. He provides strategic procurement advice, tailored to client risk profiles and specific project drivers, and has implemented these strategies throughout the design and construction phases of projects.
Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, and has a degree in economics from the University of Bristol.
Jonathan Humphrey HKA
Jonathan leads HKA's forensic accounting and commercial damages practice in Oceania and Asia. He is a chartered accountant with more than 20 years of experience advising clients as an accounting and finance expert on complex conten tious matters and in an advisory capacity.
Jonathan’s expertise includes all aspects of quantity surveying practice, valuation of prolonga tion costs, disruption and loss of productivity, and termination
Jonathancosts. has significant experience in first principles estimating, for estimates of all classes prior to tender, and for variation and claim assess ment during and following construction. He has developed and audited CAPEX estimates for mining process plants and associated infrastructure in Australia and Jonathanoverseas. isaFellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), a member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, an associate of the Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors, and a practising member of the Academy of Experts. He holds a degree in quantity surveying and a post graduate diploma in construction law and arbitration.
Jonathan's extensive construction industry experience includes the assessment of conse quential damages, including lost profits; chal lenging the reasonableness of liquidated damages; valuing losses from expropriated assets; analysing claims for incurred and additional cost; quantifying quantum meruit claims; joint venture disputes; shareholder disputes; assessing additional financing costs due to delays; quantifying claims for insured events; claims for opportunity cost; accounting issues; and overhead allocation and apportionment.
WWL says: Jonathan Humphrey sits among the foremost experts in the Australian market thanks to his strong track-record in a broad range of commercial and investment treaty cases.
Level 27, St Martins Centre 44 St Georges Terrace Perth, WA 6000 Tel: +61 8 6266 jbrown@secretariat-intl.com4918www.secretariat-intl.com
William J Kerr TBH
William is a programming and project controls manager with over 20 years of experience in the construction industry, including management of civil projects and as an expert witness on delay and disruption matters. His areas of expertise include delay and disruption analysis, project planning, project controls, claims advisory and dispute avoidance. William’s extensive practical expe rience in engineering and construction projects has provided basis for programming and project management expert appointments. He has acted as an expert determiner and has given expert evidence in arbitration. Hiscoreexperience includes rail and road infrastructure, building, power, renewables, and mining. He holds degrees in construction manage ment and construction law and is a member of the Academy of Experts and Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.
WWL says: William Kerr ranks highly among peers thanks to his top-tier practice which sees him regularly advise on plan ning and scheduling matters for clients in the construction, infrastrucure, mining and resources sectors.
Jonathan is a chartered quantity surveyor with more than 28 years of experience in the commer cial and contract management of projects in the UK, Middle East, and Australia. He has been appointed as quantum expert on over 18 occasions on matters in Australia, PNG, and Africa.
James Lyall Lyall Hamson Pty Ltd jlyall@lyallhamson.com
Simon Lowe
Derek Sharp gb2 dsharp@gbsqd.com
WWL says: Graham Topp garners plaudits from impressed market sources who note that "he understands the dispute process" while being "pragmatic and easy to deal with".
Graham mainly operates from Brisbane, Australia. He is regularly appointed to quantum matters throughout the Asia-Pacific region, including disputes determined in international arbitration, supreme court litigation, domestic arbitration, adjudication and other similar forms of dispute resolution. Graham is a member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. He holds a BSc in quantity surveying and a masters degree in construction law.
James White Kwanto
AndrewAustraliaBaigent
Graham Topp Diales Expert Witness Services
Jonathan Shahady TBH jonathans@tbh.com.au
Only specialists who have met independent international research criteria are listed.
Paul Roberts* Secretariat proberts@secretariat-intl.com
Paul Roberts Secretariat
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George Matta TBH
Stephen Rae FTI Consulting stephen.rae@fticonsulting.com
george.matta@tbhint.com
james.white@kwanto.co.nz
Paul Sincock AMOG Consulting paul.sincock@amog.consulting Graham Topp* Diales Expert Witness Services graham.topp@diales.com
Paul has been a committee member of a number of professional industry bodies, including the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (Australia). He is an experienced tertiary-level tutor and external examiner and regularly speaks on topics including alternative dispute resolution, procurement and risk.
Stuart Downes FTI Consulting stuart.downes@fticonsulting.com Jon Dyson FTI Consulting
Capital Consulting International (Australia) Pty Ltd simon.lowe@cci-int.com
L7, 110 Eagle proberts@secretariat-intl.comTel:Brisbane,Street4000+61408881958www.secretariat-intl.com
Nominees have been selected based on independentcomprehensive,surveywork with both general counsel and private practitioners worldwide.
WWL says: Paul Roberts impresses peers and clients alike with his "superior report preparation skills" as well as his "ability to manage quantum-related matters".
Paul is a chartered quantity surveyor with over 35 years of experience in all facets of commercial, contractual and dispute management. He has acted as expert on over 100 occasions in matters of quantum and damages.
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jon.dyson@fticonsulting.com Stuart Harold FTI Consulting stuart.harold@fticonsulting.com Jonathan Humphrey* HKA
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Graham is a chartered quantity surveyor with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and a certified quantity surveyor with the Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors. His areas of exper tise include the quantification of retification works and the valuation of delay, disruption and additional work claims. He has strong forensic analysis skills and is absolute in his management of process and procedure.Graham’s extensive knowledge of construction costs, coupled with a detailed understanding of construction law principles, has provided a basis for more than 30 quantum expert appointments. He has prepared joint reports in conclave and has given expert evidence. Graham has a comprehen sive knowledge of contractual relationships and valuation mechanisms, gained from working on live projects in the infrastructure, petrochemical, mining and power industries. These projects have ranged from capital maintenance schemes to multibillion-dollar, pit-to-port mining projects.
Paul is formally trained and experienced as adjudicator, arbitrator, expert determiner and mediator. He is regularly appointed to act as expert witness in Australia and overseas and has been cross-examined in both litigation and arbitration, including giving concurrent evidence (hot-tubbing).
Level 19, 10 Eagle Street Brisbane, QLD 4000 Tel: +61 7 3121 graham.topp@diales.com3120www.diales.com
Unimond andrew@unimond.com.au Phillip Blunden Hinds Blunden pblunden@hindsblunden.com.au Jonathan Brown* Secretariat jbrown@secretariat-intl.com
jonathanhumphrey@hka.com Russell Keays Keays Engineering russellkeays@access.net.au William J Kerr* TBH william.kerr@tbhint.com
Paul mainly operates from HKA’s Brisbane office and provides commercial advice, contrac tual services and expert quantum opinion to clients ranging from contractors, employers and their respective legal advisers on building, engineering, mining and petrochemical projects.
Paul worked in quantity surveying for almost 20 years followed by over a decade specialising in dispute avoidance and resolution. His experi ence spans a wide variety of building, engineering, mining and petrochemical projects located throughout Australia, South East Asia and the UK.
An asterisk denotes practitioners who have profiles in the preceding pages.
New Zealand
Diamond Conway’s Arnold Conyer is an accredited specialist in immigration law who is praised for his responsiveness and knowl edge of different immigration processes in Australia.
Levin Immigration Law’s Lauren Levin is a market-leading immigration lawyer who acts across the full spectrum of domestic and international matters.
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Lillian Ajuria at Ajuria Lawyers is endorsed by numerous clients as an outstanding specialist in immigration law.
Most Highly Regarded
MatthewAustraliaAmoils from ASG Immigration tops our lists for his competent approach and expertise in corporate immigration that is recognised by various other practitioners in the corporate immigration market.
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Here, we recognise 21 practitioners who are distinguished as leading figures in the corporate immigration field, working on matters ranging from migrant solutions to international visas.
practitioner Michael Jones sits among the foremost corporate reloca tion lawyers in the Australian market and is a go-to name for private individuals and multinational companies.
Integrate Legal’s highly regarded Rita Chowdhury excels in the corporate immi gration space due to her tactical advice and world-class service.
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Cope Migration’s Andrew Cope is a distin guished practitioner with a wealth of experi ence in Australian immigration law.
New Zealand Ryken & Associates’ David Ryken is a longstanding figure in the New Zealand market and comes highly esteemed by sources for his decades of experience in litigation and immigration law.
At Phillip Yip & Associates, Phillip Yip draws praise from market sources as one of the leading names in the Australian market when it comes to providing skilled migration advice.
Marial Lewis at Crossover Law Group is an accredited specialist in immigration law who garners widespread endorsements and awards for her top-notch work in the space.
Maria Jockel BDO Migration Services Melbourne
With over 25 years of experience in immigra tion law, Kah Lawyers’ Michael Kah is widely recognised as a leading immigration expert who maintains a top-notch boutique practice.
Nicola Tiffen with Duncan Cotterill Lawyers is credited as a go-to name in New Zealand who stands out for her “excellent expertise that covers a wide range of matters”.
Matthew Amoils ASG Immigration Sydney
From FC Lawyers, Glenn Ferguson AM earns praise for his exceptional expertise and specialist work in Australian immigration law, acting for numerous clients on a diverse range of matters.
Robert Walsh at Fragomen (Australia) is praised for his significant experience in immi gration, regularly counselling on visa services for a wide range of high-profile clients.
At Immigration Solutions Lawyers, Anne O'Donoghue is a go-to name for highnet-worth individuals and multinational companies relocating to Australia and is highly regarded by market respondents who enthuse that "she cares about her clients and always wants the best outcome".
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David Prince at Kinslor Prince Lawyers draws praise for his extensive experience in the immigration space where he is particularly well versed in visa applications.
BDO Migration Services’ Maria Jockel ranks prominently for her outstanding knowledge and “mastery in the corporate immigration
An authority on Immigration Law Maria is listed in Who’s Who Legal: Corporate Immigration (2010–2021) and is nominated in the peer-reviewed Best LawyersMaria’s(2008-2021).peerscontinue to nominate her in Who’s Who Legal as one of the world’s leading practitioners in this field.
Legal Guide to: Corporate Immigration (2017-2021) and Who’s Who Legal – Thought Leaders(2020-2021). Maria also contributes to Who’s Who Legal featured articles offering unique insights into Australian Immigration Law (2015-2021).
Collins Square, Tower 4 Level 18 Melbourne, Vic 3008 Tel: +61 3 9603 maria.jockel@bdo.com.au1830www.bdo.com.au
Maria has a Bachelor of Laws Degree (secondclass honours) and a Bachelor of Arts Degree (firstclass honours) from the University of Melbourne. She is an Accredited Specialist in Immigration Law (Law Institute of Victoria) and a solicitor at the Supreme Court of Victoria and the High Court of Australia.
Maria’s practice incorporates all aspects of immigration law including Employer Temporary and Permanent Residency applications, Business Skills Migration, complex matters involving health and character issues, Skilled Migration, Review Applications at the Administrative Appeals Tribunal, Citizenship, Ministerial Submissions, International Education, Labour Agreements and Governance, Risk and Compliance.
As a leader in her field, a trusted adviser and specialist counsel, Maria acts for leading corpo rations and private clients to provide a premium service with outstanding results.
A prolific author on various aspects of immi gration and citizenship law, Maria’s works include the book 457 Visa Law: Addressing Australia’s Skilled Labour Shortage (Thomson Reuters, 2008), the Australian chapter of the International Comparative
Maria is an Accredited Specialist in Immigration Law and leads BDO’s Global Immigration Services which operate in nearly 100 countries around the world.Acknowledged as one of Australia’s leading specialists in immigration law, Maria brings a unique depth and breadth of immigration law and corporate and commercial-related legal experience from her years in private practice and government service.
WWL says: Maria Jockel is an internationally renowned corporate immigration lawyer with extensive experience guiding clients on the full gamut of visa and migration-related matters.
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BDO Migration Services
Maria Jockel
Maria is the Global and National Immigration Leader and Legal Principal of BDO Migration Services, an incorporated legal practice which specialises in all aspects of Australian immigration and nationality law for corporate and private clients.
Maria leads a team of lawyers dedicated to providing strategic, expert and practical advice and business solutions in visa and migration-related requirements who achieve an enviable record of successful applications.
A sought-after national and international presenter, most recently Maria has spoken at the International Bar Association (IBA) Annual Conference in October 2017; the IBA 8th Biennial Global Conference in November 2017, the IBA Annual Conference in September 2019 and the 9th Biennial Global IBA Immigration Conference 2019, the Law Council of Australia in 2020, the Law Institute of Victoria and the Legalwise Seminars Annual Immigration Law Symposiums in 2021.
Maria is a member of the Migration Law Committee of the Law Council of Australia, the Migration Law Committee of the Law Institute of Victoria, the Citizenship and Nationality Section of the International Bar Association and the Migration Institute of Maria’sAustralia.former roles include member of the executive committee of the international law section of the Law Council of Australia, convener of the Immigration Lawyers Association of Australasia of the Law Council of Australia, founding member of the advisory committee on immigration law specialisation of the Law Institute of Victoria as well as its accredited specialisation education advisory committee. Maria was a member of the National Immigration Specialisation Committee for Immigration Law, a member of the Nationality and Population Council, a member of the Family Law Council of Australia, a member of the Advisory Council to the Office of Multicultural Affairs, deputy chair of the Victorian Ethnic Affairs Commission, consultant to the Law Reform Commission, consultant to the Australian Council of Education and Research in the development of the Migration Agents Examination and an Accredited Specialist in FamilyMariaLaw.has been recognised for her contribution to continuing professional education by the Law Institute of Victoria.
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Anne O'Donoghue Immigration Solutions Lawyers
In 1998, Anne received her specialist accred itation as an immigration lawyer from the NSW Law Society. Anne has been a member of the specialist accreditation advisory committee of the NSW Law Society since September 2015. Anne was delighted to become a member of the global migra tion section of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA).
WWL says: Anne O'Donoghue is a go-to name for high-net-worth individuals and multinational companies relocating to Australia and is highly regarded by market respondents who enthuse that "she cares about her clients and always wants the best outcome".
Anne was admitted to practise in the Supreme Court of Victoria in 1981, the Supreme Court of New South Wales in 1987 and the High Court of New South Wales in 1982. Anne has been recognised on multiple occasions as an advocate for women in business, and for her work as an active leader in the field of immigration law.
Anne has also served as treasurer of the international law section (ILS) of the Law Council of Australia (LCA) (2012-2016). In December 2012, Anne was appointed as a member of the Law Council of Australia’s (LCA) International Law Section (ILS) Executive. Anne is presently appointed as a Co-Chair of the ILS, Human Rights Committee of the LCA. Anne has been appointed as a co-chair of the LCA’s international human rights committee from December 2019. In 2020, Anne worked and contributed on a submission for the Law Council of Australia in response to the Public Consultation Paper on the National Action Plan to Combat Modern Slavery 2020-24. During 2020, Anne also worked on the Law Council of Australia Submission on the Inquiry into Human Rights of Women and Girls in the Pacific for the International Law Section in her capacity as an Executive member of the ILS. Given Anne’s extensive experience in this area, she will also be chairing an LCA Webinar on Modern Slavery as part of the ILS International Law and Practice Course on modern slavery scheduled for 17 November 2020.
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On 24 January 2020, Anne O’Donoghue was appointed as a member of the Professional Ethics Committee Advisory Board of the IBA.
During 2020, Anne has hosted and organ ised key international Webinars on the topic of global modern slavery under COVID-19. Anne has completed 2 series of webinars on Modern Slavery, including one which focused on the effects of Covid-19 on Modern Slavery: Migrant Smuggling and Human Trafficking from an Interpol Prosecutions perspective. On 6 August 2020, Anne participated in a Webinar on the topic of Social Justice and Development under Covid-19 (International Perspective). This featured notable international speakers Francisco Roggero and Bianca Jagger as it explored the impact of Covid-19 on modern slavery in Central America.
On the 1 January 2019, Anne was appointed Co-Chair of the Immigration and Nationality Law Committee of the International Bar Association (IBA). Anne has been an IBA member since 2002. In 2019, Anne was appointed a member of the IBA’s Presidential Task Force on the Refugee Crisis Initiative, A Child Rights Response to Child Migration and Migrant Children at Risk. Anne was a Co-Moderator of the Showcase session which was presented at the 2019 IBA Conference in Seoul. On the 24 October 2019, Anne achieved a high commendation for the NSW Law Society’s Presidents Medal for her work on the IBA Presidential Taskforce in Seoul. Anne was also awarded the Lawyer’s Weekly Migration Partner of the Year Award in 2019. Anne was subsequently invited to chair a session on modern slavery at the Law Council Australia Migration Conference in Melbourne in March 2020. Given the positive feedback received on the Presidential Showcase session in Seoul, the Presidential Taskforce has secured a continuation of this project for the IBA 2020 – Virtually Together Conference (26 November 2020) titled Presidential Task Force continuation: the emergency evacuation visa and protocol for migrant children.
World Tower Commercial Suites Suite 1304, 87-89 Liverpool Street Sydney, NSW 2000 Tel: +61 2 9264 anne@immigrationsolutions.com.au6432www.immigrationsolutions.com.au
Anne has been invited to participate in a Virtual Roundtable event for Corporate Livewire which will be live in September 2020. The event focuses on the effects of Covid-19 on the victims of modern slavery and how corporate supply chains have been impacted.Anneis also an experienced writer and co-au thored the Australia chapter of The Corporate Immigration Review, now in its tenth edition. In 2020, Anne contributed towards the Expert Analysis Chapter titled Global Overview on Modern Slavery and Corporate Supply Chain Compliance published by the ICLG Corporate Immigration Guide 2020. Anne also contributed her opinions on an article of the IBA Global Insight Magazine on Covid-19: Emergency travel bans raise immigration concerns written by Jennifer Sadler-Venis. Anne has been listed in WWL: Corporate Immigration for 11 consecutive years (2011-2020). Since 2019, Anne was invited to feature in WWL Thought Leaders: Corporate Immigration (2019, 2020, 2021). Anne has been a finalist at the Lawyers Weekly’s Partner of theYear Awards, in the migration category, for two consecutive years (2017 and 2018); in 2019, Anne won the Lawyers Weekly Migration Partner of the Year Award.
Anne O’Donoghue is an accredited immigration law specialist and registered migration agent, with over 27 years of experience. She is the director and principal lawyer of Immigration Solutions Lawyers (ISL). Anne is acknowledged as one of Australia’s leading immigration law specialists.
Lauren Levin
Duncan Cotterill Lawyers nicola.tiffen@duncancotterill.com
Corporate Immigration whoswholegal.com
Matthew Amoils
Dobbie and Devine Immigration Lawyers nigel@ddilawyers.com
Nicola Tiffen
Rita Chowdhury
BDO Migration Services maria.jockel@bdo.com.au
Crossover Law Group marial@crossoverlaw.com.au
Erskine H Rodan Erskine Rodan & Associates info@erskinerodan.com.au
Ajuria Lawyers info@ajurialawyers.com
Marial Lewis
Ajuria Lawyers lillian@ajurialawyers.com.au
Nigel Dobbie
Immigration Solutions Lawyers anne@immigrationsolutions.com.au
Kinslor Prince Lawyers david@kplaw.com.au
An asterisk denotes practitioners who have profiles in the preceding pages.
Nominees have been selected based on independentcomprehensive,surveywork with both general counsel and private practitioners worldwide.
Maria Jockel*
Fragomen (Australia) Pty Ltd rwalsh@fragomen.com
David Prince
Michael Jones, Solicitor mtjones@migrantlaw.com
Anne O'Donoghue*
New Zealand
Gilton Valeo Lawyers tandres@giltonvaleo.com.au
Integrate Legal rita@integratelegal.com
Troy Andres
Cope Migration andrew.cope@copemigration.com
Levin Immigration Law lauren@levinimmigration.com
Michael Kah Kah Lawyers info@kahlawyers.com
Robert Walsh
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ASG Immigration matthew@asgvisa.com
FC Lawyers glenn@fclawyers.com.au
Arnold Conyer Diamond Conway arnoldc@diamondconway.com.au
Michael Jones
Ron Kessels
Phillip Yip Phillip Yip & Associates phillip@yiplawyers.com
Only specialists who have met independent international research criteria are listed.
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Andrew Cope
Glenn Ferguson AM
LillianAustraliaAjuria
David Ryken Ryken & Associates david@rykenlaw.co.nz
Chloe Burnett
Kristen Deards SC Banco Chambers Sydney
Corporate Tax whoswholegal.com
King & Wood Mallesons excels in this chapter with eight listings.
Michael A Clough
Toby Knight with Allens is a renowned expert in corporate and international tax law, particu larly with regard to tax audits, transfer pric ings, tax structures and relevant litigations.
James Hmelnitsky SC
Martin Fry is hailed for his top-notch advi sory work on a wide spectrum of domestic and multi-jurisdictional taxation matters, from financing arrangements to corporate restructurings.
Paul Sokolowski stands out as a go-to name for tax reviews, audits and disputes stemming from domestic and cross-border deals.
Niv Tadmore is “effective and well regarded” for his sterling track-record resolving tax audits, disputes and transactions.
Peter Poulos MinterEllison Sydney Jerome Tse
Vivian Chang of Ashurst wins praise for her market-leading tax practice which covers tax structuring, M&A negotiations and risk management.
At Sixth Floor Selborne Wentworth Chambers, Chloe Burnett SC is a well-re garded tax specialist thanks to her in-depth expertise in international tax law.
John de Wijn AM QC at Owen Dixon Chambers West is a distinguished figure, renowned for his top-notch advice on offshore trusts and companies.
Brendan Brown with Mayne Wetherell frequently resolves commercially critical tax disputes for blue-chip investment houses, banks and infrastructure companies.
Jerome Tse is held in high esteem as a tax specialist who regularly represents local and foreign corporations from various sectors on such matters as anti-avoidance, transfer pricing and regulatory litigation.
Niv Tadmore Jones Day Melbourne
King & Wood Mallesons Melbourne
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King & Wood Mallesons Sydney
Most Highly Regarded
Australia
Eugene Wheelahan QC routinely repre sents taxpayers and taxation authorities in high-value revenue disputes encompassing consolidation, transfer pricing, double tax treaties and trust regulations.
James Hmelnitsky SC is considered a go-to name when it comes to a range of commercial and revenue disputes, taxation appeals and income tax law.
Peter Poulos of MinterEllison draws plau dits from sources for his expert guidance on cross-border financing and complex tax disputes.
Independent practitioner Lindsay McKay is recognised for her exceptional knowledge of a wide range of corporate tax matters, including takeovers, revenue disputes and tax planning.
Kristen Deards SC from Banco Chambers routinely appears before all levels of
At PricewaterhouseCoopers, Simon Rooke has amassed two decades of experience coun selling companies on tax due diligence, tax structures and compliance.
Scott Heezen is a revered tax lawyer who is recognised for his astute tax analysis in multibillion-dollar corporate transactions.
New Zealand Bell Gully is home to Mathew McKay, an outstanding practitioner with vast experience advising multinational companies on the tax aspects of mergers and acquisitions, capital restructuring and financing arrangements.
Angela Wood at Clayton Utz is singled out by market sources for her notable strength in tax dispute resolution and litigation.
Gregory Davies QC with Victorian Bar is highly esteemed for his encyclopaedic knowledge of tax, administrative and corporate law.
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Andrew Clements garners widespread praise from market commentators who herald his stellar tax practice.
Carmen McElwain has built up an impressive practice advising a broad base of clients including high-net-worth investors and private telecoms, automotive, energy and infrastructure corporations.
Clint Harding from Arnold Bloch Leibler secures extensive recognition for his firstclass advice on a broad spectrum of tax issues, including transactional matters and disputes.
Sixth Floor Selborne ChambersWentworth Sydney
Michael Clough ranks highly among peers thanks to his strong track record on income tax issues stemming from capital and debt markets and M&A transactions.
Australian courts acting on behalf of clients in tax Joneslitigations.Day’s
Sixth Floor Selborne ChambersWentworth Sydney
Lawrence Magid sits among the foremost tax lawyers in the market due to his wealth of experience advising on the taxation aspects of mergers and acquisitions, reorganisations and corporate financings.
Terry Murphy QC with List A Barristers brings a wealth of experience advising on high-profile taxation disputes.
Here, we highlight 75 practitioners for their excellent work in the corporate tax space, handling a range of matters from tax litigation and disputes to M&A transactions.
Tel: +61 2 8083 chris.kinsella@holdingredlich.com0492www.holdingredlich.com
MelanieAustraliaBaker
craig.milner@allens.com.au
Terry Murphy QC
Arnold Bloch Leibler charding@abl.com.au
Chloe Burnett SC
Aldrin De Zilva
Toby Knight
Chris Kinsella* Holding Redlich chris.kinsella@holdingredlich.com
Chris has been listed in The Best Lawyers in Australia as a leading lawyer for taxation since 2016, and continues to be named as a national leader for Corporate Tax in Australia by Who’s Who Legal. He is also ranked by Chambers and Partners in the Tax rankings for Asia-Pacific, with one referee speaking of him as a “good and dedicated lawyer”.
Martin Fry
Allens
Ground Floor Wentworth Chambers klord@wentworthchambers.com.au
Scott Heezen
Amrit MacIntyre
Clint Harding
Baker McKenzie
Carmen McElwain
David H Bloom QC New Chambers bloomqc@newchambers.com.au
Frank O'Loughlin QC Victorian Bar frank.oloughlin@vicbar.com.au
Amrit.MacIntyre@bakermckenzie.com
martin.fry@allens.com.au
Andrew Clements
King & Wood Mallesons michael.clough@au.kwm.com
Chris Peadon
Allens
James Hmelnitsky SC
Chris Kinsella Holding Redlich
John Balazs
King & Wood Mallesons katrina.parkyn@au.kwm.com
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Toby.Knight@allens.com.au
Richard Hendriks
List A Barristers jennifer_batrouney@vicbar.com.au
Clayton Utz mfriezer@claytonutz.com
Peter Poulos
In the 2021-22 financial year, Chris worked on a number of important matters, including advising an Australian property group in relation to a signifi cant tax matter associated with its retirement living business. Chrisis the Chair of the Tax Institute’s Dispute Resolution Sub-committee and Chair of the Number One Tax Discussion Group.
Banco Chambers kristen.deards@banco.net.au
Clayton Utz pferos@claytonutz.com
Kristen Deards SC
Greenwoods & Herbert Smith Freehills richard.hendriks@greenwoods.com.au
Deloitte
Victorian Bar melanie.baker@vicbar.com.au
Greenwoods & Herbert Smith Freehills tim.neilson@greenwoods.com.au
WWL says: Chris Kinsella is a pre-eminent tax lawyer who is highly sought after for his expertise in tax risk and audits.
Barbara Phair Ashurst barbara.phair@ashurst.com
Only specialists who have met independent international research criteria are listed.
New Chambers peadon@newchambers.com.au
Stewart Grieve
Victorian Bar davies@chancery.com.au
Gregory J Davies QC
Gina Lazanas
Lawrence M Magid
Katrina Parkyn
Balazs Lazanas & Welch LLP john@blwllp.com
Hugh Paynter
Herbert Smith Freehills hugh.paynter@hsf.com
Australia
Allens
Clayton Utz ablaikie@claytonutz.com
Jennifer Batrouney QC
Wentworth Chambers jones@wentworthchambers.com.au
Mark M Leibler
Allens
larry.magid@allens.com.au
Level Twenty Seven Chambers robertson@qldbar.asn.au
Mark Robertson QC
An asterisk denotes practitioners who have profiles in the preceding pages.
King & Wood Mallesons scott.heezen@au.kwm.com
Bradley Jones
Vivian Chang Ashurst vivian.chang@ashurst.com
Allan Blaikie
Chris is regarded as one of Australia’s leading tax lawyers. He is a Chartered Accountant and an accredited specialist in dispute resolution with more than 35 years’ experience advising public companies, SME clients and high-net-worth individuals on tax audits, tax risk management, evidence gathering (including expert evidence) and responses to the Australian Taxation Office.
Balazs Lazanas & Welch LLP gina@blwllp.com
Tim Neilson
Johnson Winter & Slattery richard.gelski@jws.com.au
Richard Gelski
Ian Kellock Ashurst ian.kellock@ashurst.com
Jonathon Leek
Arnold Bloch Leibler mleibler@abl.com.au
MinterEllison carmen.mcelwain@minterellison.com
King & Wood Mallesons andrew.clements@au.kwm.com
White & Case aldrin.dezilva@whitecase.com
Peter Feros
List A Barristers murphy@chancery.com.au
Paul King MinterEllison paul.king@minterellison.com
Michael A Clough
Nominees have been selected based on independentcomprehensive,surveywork with both general counsel and private practitioners worldwide.
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Michael Perez
Level 65, 25 Martin Place Sydney, NSW 2000
Johnson Winter & Slattery stewart.grieve@jws.com.au
Mark Friezer
King & Wood Mallesons michael.perez@au.kwm.com
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jleek@deloitte.com.au
Craig Milner
Sixth Floor Selborne Wentworth Chambers jhmelnitsky@sixthfloor.com.au
Ken Lord
Sixth Floor Selborne Wentworth Chambers cburnett@sixthfloor.com.au
MinterEllison peter.poulos@minterellison.com
PricewaterhouseCoopers judy.sullivan@au.pwc.com
Sixth Floor Selborne Wentworth Chambers dthomas@sixthfloor.com.au
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Andrew Spalding Mills Oakley aspalding@millsoakley.com.au
Russell McVeagh fred.ward@russellmcveagh.com
Paul Sokolowski
Rashelle Seiden SC
Matthew Walsh
Helen Symon QC Castan Chambers hsymon@vicbar.com.au
Third Floor Wentworth Chambers ian.stanley@discrimen.net
Angela Wood Clayton Utz angela.wood@claytonutz.com David Wood King & Wood Mallesons david.wood@au.kwm.com
Australian Government Migration Review Tribunal matthew.walsh@ags.gov.au Sanjay Wavde Ashurst sanjay.wavde@ashurst.com
Stuart Hutchinson Simpson Grierson stuart.hutchinson@simpsongrierson.com
Richard Snowden
Eugene F Wheelahan QC Victorian Bar efwheelahan@vicbar.com.au John de Wijn AM QC Owen Dixon Chambers West dewijn@vicbar.com.au
Ground Floor Wentworth Chambers rseiden@wentworthchambers.com.au
Arnold Bloch Leibler psokolowski@abl.com.au
David Thomas SC
King & Wood Mallesons richard.snowden@au.kwm.com
Ian Stanley
Clayton Utz jslater@claytonutz.com
PricewaterhouseCoopers simon.rooke@pwc.com
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New BrendanZealandBrown
Simon Rooke
PricewaterhouseCoopers ellen.thomas@au.pwc.com
Adrian Varrasso MinterEllison adrian.varrasso@minterellison.com
Niv Tadmore Jones Day ntadmore@jonesday.com
Jerome Tse
David J Patterson Chapman Tripp david.patterson@chapmantripp.com Neil Russ Russ + Associates neil.russ@russassociateslaw.com
Ka Sen Wong Allen & Overy LLP kasen.wong@allenovery.com
Ellen Thomas
King & Wood Mallesons jerome.tse@au.kwm.com
Malcolm Stephens Allens malcolm.stephens@allens.com.au
Judy Sullivan
Jonathan Slater
Tenth Floor Chambers sullivan@tenthfloor.org
Brendan Sullivan SC
Mayne Wetherell brendan.brown@maynewetherell.com Geoff Clews Geoffrey Clews Barrister geoff.clews@taxcounsel.co.nz
Lindsay McKay Independent lindsay.mckay@barrists.co.nz Mathew McKay Bell Gully mathew.mckay@bellgully.com
Fred Ward
CORPORATE TAX | Expert Witnesses
Lonergan Edwards & Associates Limited wlonergan@lonerganedwards.com.au
Ernst & Young michael.potter@au.ey.com
Tony Samuel Sapere Forensic tsamuel@sapereforensic.com
Nominees have been selected based on independentcomprehensive,surveywork with both general counsel and private practitioners worldwide.
PricewaterhouseCoopers richard.j.stewart@pwc.com
RebeccaAustraliaConoulty
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Michael Potter
Only specialists who have met independent international research criteria are listed.
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Wayne Lonergan
receives praise from peers for his top-tier tax advisory and planning work.
Michael Potter with Ernst & Young is singled out be market respondents for his handling of “detailed data investigations” in tax-related litigations.
Richard Stewart
Richard Stewart
This year’s research highlights six experts selected for their excellent advisory work and expert testimony in complex corporate tax issues.
Sapere Forensic rconoulty@sapereForensic.com
Rebecca Conoulty of Sapere Forensic regu larly handles taxing loss calculation claims and business assessments in disputes for clients from an array of sectors, from biomedical to telecoms.
Wayne Lonergan from Lonergan Edwards & Associates is renowned for his significant experience handling a variety of financial and valuation matters for corporations.
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Brendan Halligan Halligan & Co brendan.halligan@halligan.com.au
Tony Samuel secures extensive praise from sources thanks to his proven track-re cord presenting damage estimation and valu ations of businesses and IP assets in a wide range of disputes.
BrendanAustraliaHalligan at Halligan & Co sits among the country’s “generational leaders” thanks to his “impressively and technically strong valuation” PricewaterhouseCoopers’practice.
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Webb Henderson’s Angus Henderson is held in high esteem by telecoms giants for his firstrate advice on high-value digital infrastruc ture, transactional and regulatory matters.
In this chapter, we identify 58 leading individuals in the data space. They are heralded for their top-notch expertise, from IT and telecommunications matters to data protection, privacy and cybersecurity.
Independent practitioner Peter Knight gains plaudits for his first-class advice on IP assets in data-related matters.
Simon Martin garners praise from market observers for his first-rate advice on an array of data matters, spanning joint ventures, licensing negotiations, and highvalue acquisitions.
Michael Park impresses respond ents with his “quick-witted and practical advice” on outsourcing, procurement and infrastructural projects.
Angus Henderson Webb Henderson Sydney
Malcolm Webb M Webb Ltd Auckland
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PhilipAustraliaCatania from Corrs Chambers Westgarth is hailed by sources for his “excep tional knowledge of the technology industry” with which he “provides commercially astute, succinct and accurate advice”.
Anthony Muratore from Jones Day is an established litigator who excels in IP matters in complex technology-related litigation.
Malcolm Webb of M Webb is singled out by peers for his deep expertise in major telecoms negotiations, distribution agreements and regulatory strategies.
Peter Waters
director Patrick Fair from Patrick Fair Associates is an accomplished corpo rate lawyer whose practice is geared towards licensing, regulatory and governance issues.
Peter Leonard Data Synergies Pty Ltd Sydney
Norton Rose Fulbright Australia’s Nick Abrahams impresses peers with his work on novel regulatory and data privacy matters arising from blockchain, AI and fintech.
King & Wood Mallesons’ Cheng Lim is consid ered an authority in the telecoms and tech nology space, renowned for his top-notch work on digitisation, data and cybersecurity.
Gavin Smith leads a sterling TMT practice where he routinely represents major telecoms operators and businesses in key digital infra structural procurements, licensing negotia tions and commercial deals.
Bird & Bird is home to Hamish Fraser, a distinguished expert in data and communica tions law who frequently acts in e-commerce, cloud computing, distribution and procure ment projects and negotiations.
Peter Waters with Gilbert + Tobin earns endorsements for his deep understanding of data privacy, internet security and telecom munications law.
Nicole Heller is a favourite among public and private clients as she expertly navigates specialised procurements, outsourcing contracts and digitisation projects.
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At Maddocks, Jeff Goodall excels in high-value technology, IP, outsourcing and corporate Foundingmatters.
Hudson Gavin Martin performs well with three listings.
Donna Bartlett of Deloitte Australia is applauded for her stellar advice provided to domestic and foreign companies on an array of technology, data privacy and compliance
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Anthony Lloyd with DLA Piper Australia main tains a first-rate data practice which sees him frequently engaged in drafting business-crit ical contracts, acquisition negotiations and commercial transactions.
Anne-Marie Allgrove from Baker McKenzie is “a top-drawer practitioner who is highly experienced in the field of data privacy and protection, acting for a number of well-known multinational corporations”.
Robert Neely at Lander & Rogers is well versed across the full gamut of technology law, ranging from government-related procure ment and internet security to data confidenti ality and smart infrastructure.
New Zealand
Edwin Lim is a digital law specialist with an impressive portfolio of clients seeking his top-tier advice on data security, privacy and regulatory investigations.
Gilbert + Tobin Sydney
Most Highly Regarded
Peter Leonard at Data Synergies garners praise for his experience handling a wide range of data privacy and security issues for the telecoms, media and entertainment sectors.
Anchali Anandanayagam is recognised for her in-depth understanding of data protection and procurement stemming from the commu nications, technology and media sectors.
Michael Sage with Simpson Grierson has amassed a wealth of experience advising telecoms operators in a wide spectrum of commercial transactions, infrastructure procurements and financing agreements.
Independent practitioner Philip Argy applies his in-depth industry experience to a wide range of IT-related disputes.
Philip Catania Corrs Chambers Westgarth Melbourne
Paul Kallenbach with MinterEllison earns plaudits from market commentators for his guidance on IT, software and telecoms issues spanning procurements, licensing agree ments and content regulations.
An asterisk denotes practitioners who have profiles in the preceding pages.
Brendan Coady Maddocks brendan.coady@maddocks.com.au
Scott Bouvier
Maddocks jeff.goodall@maddocks.com.au
Patrick Gunning
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Paul Kallenbach MinterEllison paul.kallenbach@minterellison.com
Philip Catania Corrs Chambers Westgarth philip.catania@corrs.com.au
James Halliday
Nicole Heller
Nominees have been selected based on independentcomprehensive,surveywork with both general counsel and private practitioners worldwide.
Dudley Kneller Gadens Lawyers dudley.kneller@gadens.com
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WWL says: Angela Flannery comes highly esteemed by market sources for her top-notch practice which sees her advise on data breaches and data protection matters.
Baker McKenzie anne-marie.allgrove@bakermckenzie.com
Moya Dodd Gilbert + Tobin mdodd@gtlaw.com.au
King & Wood Mallesons patrick.gunning@au.kwm.com
Keypoint Law james.halliday@keypointlaw.com.au
Patrick Fair
Bird & Bird thomas.jones@twobirds.com
Angela has acted for content providers in negotiating content supply arrangements and joint ventures for broadcasters and subscription video on demand (SVOD) services providers as well as for media companies in negotiating content agree ments across different platforms. Angela’s experi ence includes negotiating telecommunications and IT services contracts and contracts for fixed line and mobile infrastructure delivery. She assists corpo rates in establishing cyber security frameworks and privacy policies (including advice on digital privacy) and advising on privacy risks of new projects (including through the preparation of privacy impact assessments). Angelaisa
Philip Argy ArgyStar.com pargy@argystar.com
Angela Flannery Holding Redlich
Toomey Pegg fchilton@toomeypegg.com.au
Valeska Bloch Allens valeska.bloch@allens.com.au
Angus Henderson Webb Henderson angus.henderson@webbhenderson.com
Katherine Sainty Sainty Law katherine.sainty@saintylaw.com.au
Patrick Fair Associates patrick@patrickfair.com
Gordon Hughes
Peter Leonard Data Synergies Pty Ltd Cheng Lim King & Wood Mallesons cheng.lim@au.kwm.com
Angela is a partner with Holding Redlich. Angela has over 20 years’ experience as a partner in private practice and in senior Australian federal government roles. She has expertise in both transactional and regulatory matters, with a focus on data, telecom munications, media and technology.
Julian Lincoln Herbert Smith Freehills julian.lincoln@hsf.com
Bird & Bird shane.barber@twobirds.com
Australia
Anne-Marie Allgrove
Bird & Bird james.fitzsimons@twobirds.com
Tel: +61 419 489 angela.flannery@holdingredlich.com093www.holdingredlich.com
Fred Chilton
DLA Piper Australia peter.jones@dlapiper.com
member of the auDA Licence Review Panel (auDA is Australia’s domain name admin istrator); an officer of the communications law committee of the International Bar Association; a member of the Australian management committee for the International Institute of Communications, Australian Chapter; and was selected as one of the Women in Data 2022 by the Global Data Review.
Robert Neely Lander & Rogers rneely@landers.com.au
Angela's experience includes assisting clients in making submissions to Government consultation processes on regulatory reform, providing advice to government agencies in investigations and regu latory enforcement (including regarding privacy regulation) and advising corporates regarding compliance with the Competition and Consumer Act, the Telecommunications Act, the Broadcasting Services Act and other Australian law and regula tion, including competition, consumer protection and privacy issues relating to telecommunications, technology and ad tech. Angela regularly engages with the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission and the Australian Communications & Media Authority on behalf of her clients.
Peter Jones
King & Wood Mallesons renae.lattey@au.kwm.com
Fiona Crosbie Allens fiona.crosbie@allens.com.au
Sophie Dawson
Sheila McGregor Gilbert + Tobin smcgregor@gtlaw.com.au
King & Wood Mallesons scott.bouvier@au.kwm.com
Bird & Bird sophie.dawson@twobirds.com
Only specialists who have met independent international research criteria are listed.
Norton Rose Fulbright Australia nick.abrahams@nortonrosefulbright.com
Level 65, 25 Martin Place Sydney, NSW 2000
NickAustraliaAbrahams
Jim FitzSimons
King & Wood Mallesons nicole.heller@au.kwm.com
Anthony Muratore Jones Day amuratore@jonesday.com
Renae Lattey
Bruce Lloyd Clayton Utz blloyd@claytonutz.com
Jeff Goodall
Ara Margossian Webb Henderson ara.margossian@webbhenderson.com
Hamish Fraser Bird & Bird hamish.fraser@twobirds.com
Michael Park Allens michael.park@allens.com.au
Peter Knight Independent knight@bhf.com.au
Angela Flannery* Holding Redlich angela.flannery@holdingredlich.com
Deloitte Australia donna.bartlett@deloitte.com
Anthony Lloyd DLA Piper Australia anthony.lloyd@dlapiper.com
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Shane Barber
Donna Bartlett
Ashurst tim.brookes@ashurst.com
Paul Mallam Mallam Lawyers paulmallam@mallamlaw.com
Jamie Nettleton Addisons jamie.nettleton@addisons.com
Thomas Jones
Davies Collison Cave Law ghughes@davies.com.au
Gavin Smith Allens gavin.smith@allens.com.au
Tim Brookes
Gilbert + Tobin bspain@gtlaw.com.au
Andrew Wiseman
Peter Waters
Allens andrew.wiseman@allens.com.au
Malcolm Webb M Webb Ltd mwebb@mwebb.co.nz
Richard Wells MinterEllisonRuddWatts richard.wells@minterellison.co.nz
Anchali Anandanayagam Hudson Gavin Martin info@hgmlegal.com
Michael Wigley Wigley + Company michael.wigley@wigleylaw.com
Data whoswholegal.com
Michael Sutton KPMG mjsutton@kpmg.com.au
Martyn Taylor Norton Rose Fulbright Australia martyn.taylor@nortonrosefulbright.com
Gilbert + Tobin pwaters@gtlaw.com.au
Simon Martin Hudson Gavin Martin simon.martin@hgmlegal.com
Simpson Grierson karen.ngan@simpsongrierson.com
Michael Sage Simpson Grierson michael.sage@simpsongrierson.com
Cameron Whittfield PricewaterhouseCoopers cameron.whittfield@pwc.com
Karen Ngan
New Zealand
Edwin Lim Hudson Gavin Martin edwin.lim@hgmlegal.com
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Bill Spain
Dan Howard from Jones Day has a keen eye for detail when it comes to a variety of energy matters, from electricity and renewables to gas and mining projects.
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transactions in the energy and infrastruc ture sectors.
King & Wood Mallesons’ Vishal Ahuja draws noteworthy endorsements from peers who celebrate his dynamic practice combining energy, competition and commercial law.
Michael Blakiston Gilbert + Tobin Perth
Beth Cubitt of Clyde & Co Australia is high lighted for her encyclopaedic knowledge in energy and mining law.
Chris Flynn at White & Case is seen frequently engaged in prominent mergers and acquisi tions encompassing local and cross-border energy companies and sponsors.
Kate Axup is highly sought after by inves tors, banks and rig owners for her advice on transactions and negotiations across an array of energy types, particularly those with an APAC element.
Jay Leary receives praise for his firstclass practice encompassing mergers, joint ventures and negotiations between energy and construction companies.
Smith Freehills sees four practi tioners listed here.
Utz, Emma Covacevich is a firstrate practitioner who possesses an enviable track record in energy deals, acquisitions and negotiations.
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New Zealand
Martin Kudnig is a well-established figure in the market whose practice spans joint ventures, acquisitions and disposal of mining and oil and gas assets.
Most Highly Regarded
Peter Davis is admired as “a top-drawer energy lawyer” whose esteemed practice sees him advise public and private clients on multibillion-dollar transactional and regu latory matters.
Energy, Natural Resources & Mining whoswholegal.com
Mark White with White Legal is held in high esteem by market observers as he “master fully manages” a wide range of high-value commercial energy matters thanks to his “deep knowledge”.
At Allens, Igor Bogdanich secures plaudits from sources for his work on multi-party, major energy transportation and infrastruc ture agreements.
Chris Flynn White & Case Sydney
Jay Leary
Sean Rush at Sean Rush Energy & Infrastructure Law is applauded for providing counsel to clients on key traditional and green energy projects, spanning regulatory and transactional advice.
Martin Kudnig
Igor Bogdanich Allens Melbourne
Mitzi Gilligan from Hive Legal is well regarded for her decades of experience acting for private and governmental bodies in energy-related commercial and regulatory issues.
Peter Rose ranks highly among peers thanks to his deep knowledge of the energy and resources sector and focuses his prac tice on transactional and competition-related
ENERGY, NATURAL RESOURCES & MINING
Robert Merrick is “a pre-eminent lawyer in the energy area” with “an excellent repu tation” for his “superb handling of the most significant deals”.
David Ryan is an eminent practitioner who focuses his expertise on commercial
Johnson Winter & Slattery Melbourne
Michael Dulaney is revered for his exten sive experience in oil and gas, LNG and infra structure work.
Peter Jarosek is highly experienced in complex oil and gas matters, including project planning, regulatory compliance, arrangements and procurements.
Bell Gully’s David Coull is hailed for his exem plary work on joint ventures, commercial contracts and compliance audits stemming from the energy and natural resources space.
Johnson Winter & Slattery excels in the market with five listings.
Peter Smith is recognised as “an adept operator” in the market who is held in high regard for his “knowledge and pragmatic approach”.
Here we highlight 70 standout individuals who excel when it comes to advising on transactions, compliance, regulatory matters and disputes across the energy and mining sectors.
Anthony Groom enjoys a sterling reputa tion for his guidance on contracts and nego tiation agreements in commercially critical electricity, gas and construction transactions.
Corrs Chambers Westgarth is home to Michael MacGinley, an eminent energy lawyer entrusted by major contractors, refinery owners and off-takers for his expe rience in project negotiation, structuring and management.
Paul Newman of Ashurst is looked upon with enormous favour thanks to his impec cable practice managing the full gamut of power source law, from conventional to green Atenergy.Clayton
Australia
Herbert Smith Freehills Queensland
Michael Blakiston at Gilbert + Tobin is “a long-standing figure” in the resources space who impresses sources with his “magnificent expertise in mining”, with a particular focus on Africa.
Paul Lingard Norton Rose Fulbright Australia paul.lingard@nortonrosefulbright.com Justin Little Gilbert + Tobin jlittle@gtlaw.com.au Michael MacGinley Corrs Chambers Westgarth michael.macginley@corrs.com.au Stuart MacGregor Clayton Utz smacgregor@claytonutz.com Gavin MacLaren Corrs Chambers Westgarth gavin.maclaren@corrs.com.au Richard Malcolmson Allens
Peter Nelson Nelson Derham Law Peter.Nelson@nelsonderhamlaw.com.au Paul Newman Ashurst paul.newman@ashurst.com
mgeritz@claytonutz.com
Johnson Winter & Slattery martin.kudnig@jws.com.au Jay Leary
Beth Cubitt
Mark Geritz
David Coull Bell Gully David.Coull@bellgully.com
King & Wood Mallesons vishal.ahuja@au.kwm.com
Andrew Clark White & Case andrew.clark@whitecase.com
Herbert Smith Freehills peter.davis@hsf.com
Graeme Dennis HWL Ebsworth gdennis@hwle.com.au
Brian Clayton Chapman Tripp brian.clayton@chapmantripp.com
Norton Rose Fulbright Australia keira.brennan@nortonrosefulbright.com
James Bruining Grondal Bruining james.bruining@grondalbruining.com.au
Peter Davis
Johnson Winter & Slattery michael.dulaney@jws.com.au
Peter Limbers Ashurst peter.limbers@ashurst.com
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Nominees have been selected based on independentcomprehensive,surveywork with both general counsel and private practitioners worldwide.
Only specialists who have met independent international research criteria are listed.
Peter Smith Johnson Winter & Slattery peter.smith@jws.com.au
Andrew Smith Jones Day andrewsmith@jonesday.com
VishalAustraliaAhuja
Kate Axup Allens kate.axup@allens.com.au
Simon Currie Energy Estate simon.currie@energyestate.com
Herbert Smith Freehills jay.leary@hsf.com Heath Lewis King & Wood Mallesons heath.lewis@au.kwm.com
Darren Murphy Jones Day dmurphy@jonesday.com
Emma Covacevich Clayton Utz ecovacevich@claytonutz.com
Sean Rush Energy & Infrastructure Law sean@seanrush.co.nz
Sean Rush
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Peter Jarosek Corrs Chambers Westgarth peter.jarosek@corrs.com.au Angus Jones Allen & Overy LLP angus.jones@allenovery.com
New Zealand
Robert Franklyn Corrs Chambers Westgarth robert.franklyn@corrs.com.au Jonathan Fulcher HopgoodGanim Lawyers j.fulcher@hopgoodganim.com.au
Keira Brennan
Simon Scott MinterEllison simon.scott@minterellison.com Geoff Simpson
Peter Rose Johnson Winter & Slattery peter.rose@jws.com.au David Ryan Herbert Smith Freehills david.ryan@hsf.com Christopher Saxon Baker McKenzie christopher.saxon@bakermckenzie.com Paul Schroder
Paul H Curnow Ashurst paul.curnow@ashurst.com
Craig Rogers
Mark White White Legal mark@whitelegal.com.au Colin Wise Colin Wise Consulting Pty Ltd cwise@colinwise.com.au Gerard Woods Allens gerard.woods@allens.com.au Adel van der Walt Jackson McDonald avanderwalt@jacmac.com.au
Energy, Natural Resources & Mining whoswholegal.com
Mitzi Gilligan Hive Legal Pty Ltd mitzi.gilligan@hivelegal.com.au Tracey Greenaway Allens
Michael Blakiston Gilbert + Tobin mblakiston@gtlaw.com.au
Martin Klapper HopgoodGanim Lawyers m.klapper@hopgoodganim.com.au Martin Kudnig
Tracey.Greenaway@allens.com.au
Anthony Groom
Clayton Utz
Brendan Clark MinterEllison brendan.clark@minterellison.com
Igor Bogdanich Allens igor.bogdanich@allens.com.au
Mark Carkeet MinterEllison mark.carkeet@minterellison.com
Roger Davies King & Wood Mallesons roger.davies@au.kwm.com
Johnson Winter & Slattery anthony.groom@jws.com.au Graeme Harris Ashurst graeme.harris@ashurst.com
richard.malcolmson@allens.com.au Andrew Mansour Allens andrew.mansour@allens.com.au Mark McAleer Allens mark.mcaleer@allens.com.au Robert Merrick Herbert Smith Freehills robert.merrick@hsf.com
Jackson McDonald wmoncrieff@jacmac.com.au
King & Wood Mallesons craig.rogers@au.kwm.com
Clyde & Co Australia beth.cubitt@clydeco.com
Will Moncrieff
Anthony Arrow Pinsent Masons anthony.arrow@pinsentmasons.com
Michael Dulaney
Chris Flynn White & Case christopher.flynn@whitecase.com
Brett Cohen Clayton Utz bcohen@claytonutz.com
Meredith Campion
King & Wood Mallesons paul.schroder@au.kwm.com
Allen & Overy LLP meredith.campion@allenovery.com
Allen & Overy LLP geoff.simpson@allenovery.com
Brigid McArthur Greenwood Roche brigid@greenwoodroche.com
Alan Murray King & Wood Mallesons alan.murray@au.kwm.com
Leigh Warnick Francis Burt Chambers lwarnick@francisburt.com.au Tony J Wassaf Jones Day twassaf@jonesday.com
Lorenzo Pacitti King & Wood Mallesons lorenzo.pacitti@au.kwm.com
Dan Howard Jones Day dhoward@jonesday.com
At Concept consulting, David Hunt is a top name in the market where he regularly works with high-profile multinational companies on a range of utility sector issues.
Gregory Thorpe garners praise for his expertise in the wholesale energy markets and related dispute resolution.
HoustonKemp Economists ann.whitfield@houstonkemp.com
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Danny Price Frontier Economics Ltd danny.price@frontier-economics.com.au
The “highly regarded” Paul Hyslop at ACIL Allen Consulting is a leading name in the energy market thanks to his decades of expe rience advising large corporations on energy infrastructure.
Andrew Harpham at Frontier Economics is commended for his work in the energy sector and his notable experience advising govern ments and utility companies.
New Zealand
Lance Hoch at Oakley Greenwood is a longstanding figure in the market with consid erable experience in electricity and gas distribution policy.
Energy | Experts whoswholegal.com
New Zealand
Jim Snow Oakley Greenwood jsnow@oakleygreenwood.com.au Gregory Thorpe Oakley Greenwood gthorpe@oakleygreenwood.com.au Ann Whitfield
Oakley Greenwood lhoch@oakleygreenwood.com.au
David Hunt Concept Consulting david@concept.co.nz
Nominees have been selected based on independentcomprehensive,surveywork with both general counsel and private practitioners worldwide.
Adrian Kemp at HoustonKemp Economists ranks exceptionally well for his vast expertise on transport issues.
Australia
At Oakley Greenwood, Jon Snow is a greatly appreciated expert who draws on strong industry knowledge of the energy and natural resources sectors.
ENERGY | Experts
Paul Hyslop ACIL Allen Consulting info@acilallen.com.au
Adrian Kemp HoustonKemp Economists adrian.kemp@houstonkemp.com
Ann Whitfield is a key name in the market, recommended for his outstanding work on utility regulatory matters.
Here, we identify eight market-leading individuals for their work as consultants, economists and expert witnesses in the energy sector.
LanceAustraliaHoch
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Only specialists who have met independent international research criteria are listed.
Brendan Bateman gains widespread commendations from interviewees who
Environment & Climate Change whoswholegal.com
Herbert Smith Freehills’ Peter Briggs is an accomplished environment lawyer who approaches planning and sustaina bility matters creatively, strategically and commercially.
John Briggs Ashurst Brisbane
In this chapter we shine the spotlight on 56 environment lawyers widely acclaimed for their expert handling of regulatory and litigious sustainability and planning law issues.
Norton Rose Fulbright Australia achieves an impressive six listings.
Karen Trainor shines across the envi ronmental and planning field thanks to her sterling reputation among private and public sector clients for her work on infrastruc ture development and related self-reporting processes.
Maddocks is home to eminent environment lawyer Patrick Ibbotson, whose top-notch practice earns endorsements from construc tion companies and manufacturers at home and abroad.
Jo Appleyard at Chapman Tripp frequently advises clients from the energy, infrastruc ture and marine sectors on environmental compliance exercises, assessments and litigations.
Paul Lalich with HWL Ebsworth advises clients on a variety of major infrastructure projects, from urban rezoning and govern ment approvals to licensing agreements.
Nick Thomas comes highly recom mended for his comprehensive practice handling the full gamut of sustainability and natural resources law.
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New RachelZealandDevinefrom MinterEllisonRuddWatts is “very knowledgeable and an expert in environmental law”. She “understands what her clients try to achieve and delivers legal outcomes in a culturally appropriate way”.
Sallyanne Everett ranks prominently in the market for her experience in the environ ment, planning heritage and land acquisition law aspects of major development and infra structure projects.
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Christine Covington at Corrs Chambers Westgarth is widely endorsed by peers as an authority on environmental, planning and property law.
John Briggs is highly thought of by his “high-profile clientele” who admire his masterful management of an array of envi ronmental and development matters.
Bill McCredie is a key figure in the envi ronmental arena, whose practice sees him regularly engaged in infrastructure-related litigation and advisory work on licensing agreements, regulatory approvals and self-reporting audits.
Sally Audeyev of King & Wood Mallesons is well recognised for her considerable exper tise in the environmental space, where she diligently delivers commercially and socially responsible results.
Norton Rose Fulbright Australia Melbourne
Elisa de Wit
Andrew Beatty Beatty Legal Pty Limited Sydney
Karen Trainor Clayton Utz Brisbane
Australia
Mark Brennan secures endorsements from peers with his extensive expertise in obtaining regulatory approvals in transna tional, multibillion-dollar mining projects and ensuing compliance issues.
Elizabeth Wild is distinguished by her first-rate advice on contamination and reme dial Claytonmatters.Utzexcels with five listings in this chapter.
Tony Hill is “a formidable opponent” in court who is regularly seen in advisory and contentious matters relating to mass infra structure assessments, planning, incident responses and energy projects.
Andrew Beatty with Beatty Legal garners plaudits from blue-chip manufacturers, property developers and investors on a broad range of environmental, sustainability and energy matters.
Rebecca Hoare applies her in-depth knowledge to a variety of climate change matters, including carbon farming and pricing, environmental assessments and regulatory audits.
Tim Power from White & Case earns plau dits for his extensive experience working on a range of ESG and sustainability issues, spanning environmental impact evaluations and approvals of key public facility projects.
Adrian Galasso SC of 7 Wentworth Selborne Chambers maintains a well-respected practice encompassing major land acqui sitions, town planning and environmental prosecutions.
Most Highly Regarded
Christine Covington Corrs Chambers Westgarth Sydney
At Allens, Rosanne Meurling is an entrusted adviser when it comes to urban planning, environmental assessments and heritage redevelopments.
Elisa de Wit is a key name in the sustain ability space, highlighted by sources for her advice on authority permits in waste manage ment, pollution control and environmental breaches allegations.
highlight his handling of environmental impact assessments, approval procedures, regulatory investigations and disputes.
Claire Smith is an environment law specialist who regularly advises on planning approvals, development projects and M&A transactions.
Ashurst excels with six outstanding individ uals listed here.
Mark Brennan Ashurst mark.brennan@ashurst.com
Mark Beaufoy
Nominees have been selected based on independentcomprehensive,surveywork with both general counsel and private practitioners worldwide.
WWL says: Harshane Kahagalle is a distin guished practioner who draws praise for his outstanding knowledge of planning and environmental law, and regularly advises on high-value projects.
Stephen Davis Davis Advisory stephen.davis@davisadvisory.com.au
Brendan Bateman
His expertise includes infrastructure develop ment and delivery, property development, planning, mining, local government, and environmental and administrative law matters.
Tel: +61 7 3232 leanne.bowie@bowielaw.com.au0932www.bowielaw.com.au
Corrs Chambers Westgarth christine.covington@corrs.com.au
Level 8, 201 CharlotteBrisbane,Street4000
Rebecca Dixon Ashurst rebecca.dixon@ashurst.com
Nick Eastman
Harshane regularly represents clients in liti gation matters in the Land and Environment Court of NSW, the Supreme Court of NSW and the Court of Appeal. He has also represented clients in the Federal Court and the High Court of Australia.
Harshane Kahagalle Addisons
Leanne is internationally recognised in various publications such as Chambers Asia-Pacific.
Harshane is advising Lendlease on the redevel opment of the Barangaroo site in Sydney's CBD. This includes specialist advice on the planning, urban design, environmental and major project approval requirements for this landmark redevelopment project. Healso advised on the major redevelopment of the Star City Casino in Sydney, including the formula tion of the major project application, and associated planning and development approval requirements.
Herbert Smith Freehills peter.briggs@hsf.com
WWL says: Leanne Bowie is a distinguished environment and planning lawyer who maintains a specialist practice handling a range of development and resource-based projects.
Beatty Legal Pty Limited andrew@beattylegal.com
From February 1989 until July 2010, Leanne was at Minter Ellison (and its predecessor, Morris Fletcher & Cross) and in 1999 was appointed head of the Brisbane environment and project approvals practice.Inaddition, she lectured the environmental law component of the mining and petroleum law course for the University of Queensland in 2007 and 2009. She also served as Queensland editor of the National Environmental Law Review for six years.
Greenway Chambers michael.astill@greenway.com.au
King & Wood Mallesons sally.audeyev@au.kwm.com
Norton Rose Fulbright Australia tamara.brezzi@nortonrosefulbright.com
Norton Rose Fulbright nicholas.brunton@nortonrosefulbright.com
King & Wood Mallesons mark.beaufoy@au.kwm.com
Sally Audeyev
Martin Place Chambers nick.eastman@mpchambers.net.au
As an adviser on some of the most significant and high-profile development projects in Australia, he is recognised for his excellent industry and tech nical knowledge, and his ability to manage largescale and highly complex legal projects.
Tel: +61 2 8915 harshane.kahagalle@addisons.com1096www.addisons.com
Leanne Bowie Leanne Bowie Lawyers
Having trained as an architect as well as a lawyer, Harshane brings a practical and informed perspective to property development matters, which combines an understanding of how buildings are put together and the key commercial drivers for success.
Level 12 60 Carrington Street Sydney, NSW 2000
MichaelAustraliaAstill
Clayton Utz bbateman@claytonutz.com
Andrew Beatty
Leanne Bowie* Leanne Bowie Lawyers leanne.bowie@bowielaw.com.au
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Christine Covington
Environment & Climate Change whoswholegal.com
An asterisk denotes practitioners who have profiles in the preceding pages.
Only specialists who have met independent international research criteria are listed.
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Harshane advises a wide variety of clients, including large-scale property developers, financial institu tions, mining houses and government bodies, on securing necessary planning and development approvals, including approvals for major develop ment and infrastructure projects.
John Briggs Ashurst john.briggs@ashurst.com
Harshane is frequently recognised as a leading lawyer, having in recent years been listed by Chambers and Partners, The Legal 500: Asia Pacific and Doyle’s Guide to the Australian Legal Profession. Harshane was also named “Leading Property and Infrastructure Development Lawyer of the Year” by AI magazine for 2019.
Leanne Bowie is a specialist practitioner in project approvals, environment and resumption issues, and also in the area of related legislative and policy reform. Her client base is primarily in mining, quar rying and infrastructure areas, but she also works in the property development sector and is on the Queensland government panel of legal service providers.Leanne is the immediate past chair of the planning and environment committee of the Queensland Law Society, and she previously spent over a decade representing the society in negotia tions and submissions with the state government on planning and environmental law reform. She acts as both legal adviser and service member of the Queensland Resources Council. Her experience on behalf of these (and other) peak industry groups, combined with her long history of advising the Queensland government on legislative and policy changes, is particularly relevant to her recognition at the "cutting edge".
Norton Rose Fulbright Australia elisa.dewit@nortonrosefulbright.com
Tamara Brezzi
Elisa de Wit
Peter Briggs
Graeme Dennis HWL Ebsworth gdennis@hwle.com.au
Nick Brunton
Paul H Curnow Ashurst paul.curnow@ashurst.com
Johnson Winter & Slattery william.oxby@jws.com.au Tim Power
Debra Townsend King & Wood Mallesons debra.townsend@au.kwm.com
felicity.rourke@allens.com.au Chris Schulz
Ian Hemmings SC
Sally Macindoe
Henry Prokuda
Inns of Court dgore@qldbar.asn.au
Norton Rose Fulbright Australia rebecca.hoare@nortonrosefulbright.com
Rebecca Hoare
Daniel Gore QC
Robert Jamieson Ashurst robert.jamieson@ashurst.com
Rosanne.Meurling@aar.com.au Ilona Millar
Dentons david.odonnell@dentons.com
Corrs Chambers Westgarth henry.prokuda@corrs.com.au Felicity Rourke Allens
Rosanne Meurling Allens
Clayton Utz csmith@claytonutz.com Jacinta Studdert Clyde & Co Australia jacinta.studdert@clydeco.com
Nick Thomas Clayton Utz nthomas@claytonutz.com
Maddocks patrick.ibbotson@maddocks.com.au
Karen Trainor Clayton Utz ktrainor@claytonutz.com
Gilbert + Tobin imillar@gtlaw.com.au David Nicholls
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7 Wentworth Selborne Chambers aeg@7thfloor.com.au
Paul Lalich
Martin Place Chambers hemmings@mpchambers.net.au
Andrew Beatson Independent andrew.beatson@bellgully.com Rachel Devine MinterEllisonRuddWatts rachel.devine@minterellison.co.nz Steven Nightingale Buddle Findlay steve.nightingale@buddlefindlay.com Vernon Rive Vernon Rive - Environmental Barrister vernon@vernonrive.co.nz Simon Watt Bell Gully simon.watt@bellgully.com
Jo Appleyard Chapman Tripp jo.appleyard@chapmantripp.com
Anne Hemmings
Harshane Kahagalle* Addisons
Elizabeth Wild Norton Rose Fulbright elizabeth.wild@nortonrosefulbright.com Martijn Wilder AM Pollination contact@pollinationgroup.com
Martin Place Chambers anne.hemmings@mpchambers.net.au
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Jonathan Horton QC Inns of Court jhorton@qldbar.asn.au
Norton Rose Fulbright Australia sally.macindoe@nortonrosefulbright.com
Sallyanne Everett Clayton Utz severett@claytonutz.com
HWL Ebsworth plalich@hwle.com.au
Glen McLeod Legal glen@glenmcleodlegal.com
HopgoodGanim Lawyers d.nicholls@hopgoodganim.com.au David O'Donnell
White & Case tim.power@whitecase.com
Tony Hill Ashurst tony.hill@ashurst.com
Patrick Ibbotson
John Ware Level Twenty Seven Chambers john.ware@qldbar.asn.au
harshane.kahagalle@addisons.com
Bill McCredie Allens bill.mccredie@allens.com.au Glen McLeod
Allens chris.schulz@allens.com.au Claire Smith
Adrian Galasso SC
Stephen Giles of Norton Rose Fulbright Australia has “extensive experience in fran chising” and is “a well-known lawyer for fran chisees and franchisors alike”.
HWL Ebsworth excels with four practitioners endorsed in this year’s chapter.
Louise Wolf receives a plethora of endorsement for her first-rate franchising practice, where she advises franchisors and franchisees on the gamut of compliance and transactional matters.
Allison McLeod HWL Ebsworth Melbourne
This year’s research showcases 30 leading practitioners in Australia and New Zealand’s franchising market. They are highly recommended for their impressive handling of licensing matters and complex disputes.
MST Lawyers comes widely endorsed and sees four practitioners recommended.
Penny Ward Baker McKenzie Sydney
Nigel Jones stands out in the franchising market, thanks to his prestigious track record in complex litigation.
Fiona Wallwork is “an excellent fran chising practitioner” with an impressive roster of clients spanning the real estate, consumer goods and food sectors.
Stephen Giles Norton Rose Fulbright Australia Melbourne
Philip Colman receives widespread acclaim as “an outstanding lawyer” who is “incredibly effective” in franchising transac tions and dispute resolution.
Greg Hipwell has a leading reputation as “a high-profile lawyer in the market” with “a deep knowledge of franchising”.
Raynia Theodore possesses “a massive knowledge of franchising” and “understands the complexity and challenges that accom pany businesses, which is always reflected in her advice”.
Most Highly Regarded
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Warren Scott is a go-to name in the Australian market when it comes to the strategy and structuring of franchises.
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Tamra Seaton of MDS Legal has a sterling reputation as a leading franchise lawyer, with additional expertise in competition, consumer and property law.
Derek Sutherland earns plaudits for his “high profile in the franchising sector”, with sources further commending his astute handling of franchising, licensing and commercial matters.
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Coulter Roache’s Tony Garrisson is renowned for his “top-flight industry contributions” and has “a fantastic reputation” in the gamut of franchising matters.
New StewartZealandGermann at Stewart Germann Law Office possesses over 40 years’ experience in franchising law and is renowned for his adept handling of transactions, as well as ADR.
Josh Simons with Thomson Geer is held in high esteem for his first-rate representation of franchisors in domestic and international
Sean O’Donnell HWL Ebsworth Sydney
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Allison McLeod is lauded for “always taking a balanced view on commercial and legal risks” and has “an excellent knowledge of franchising law”.
Sean O’Donnell comes highly recom mended by peers as “an excellent litigator” who excels in complex domestic franchising disputes.
Maddocks cements its sterling reputation with four lawyers listed here.
Penny Ward at Baker McKenzie is “a top-rated franchising lawyer” who is “a longstanding practitioner in the field with an impressive profile”.
Norton Rose Fulbright Australia nigel.jones@nortonrosefulbright.com
Only specialists who have met independent international research criteria are listed.
MST Lawyers john.sier@mst.com.au Josh Simons
Judith Miller
Keypoint Law corinne.attard@keypointlaw.com.au
HWL Ebsworth amcleod@hwle.com.au
Alicia Hill
John Sier
Vardon Legal pbuberis@vardons.com.au
MST Lawyers philip.colman@mst.com.au
MST Lawyers alicia.hill@mst.com.au
Allison McLeod
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Coulter Roache tgarrisson@crl.com.au
Allens andrew.wiseman@allens.com.au Louise Wolf HWL Ebsworth lwolf@hwle.com.au
MDS Legal tseaton@mdslegal.com.au Cynthia Sica SBA Law csica@sbalaw.com
Marsh & Maher Richmond Bennison Lawyers rxt@marshmaher.com.au Fiona Wallwork Maddocks fiona.wallwork@maddocks.com.au Penny Ward Baker McKenzie pennyj.ward@bakermckenzie.com Andrew Wiseman
Vardon Legal iirvine@vardons.com.au
Tony Conaghan
Peter Buberis
Derek Sutherland HWL Ebsworth dsutherland@hwle.com.au Shaun Temby Maddocks shaun.temby@maddocks.com.au Raynia Theodore MST Lawyers raynia.theodore@mst.com.au Robert Toth
Maddocks jessica.reid@maddocks.com.au Warren Scott
Stephen Giles
Thomson Geer tconaghan@tglaw.com.au
Tony Garrisson
Tamra Seaton
Stewart Germann Stewart Germann Law Office stewart@germann.co.nz Patrick Learmonth Stace Hammond pml@shlaw.co.nz
Wrays IP judith.miller@wrays.com.au Sean O'Donnell
Philip Colman
Thomson Geer jsimons@tglaw.com.au
CorinneAustraliaAttard
Jessica Reid
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Greg Hipwell Maddocks greg.hipwell@maddocks.com.au
HWL Ebsworth sodonnell@hwle.com.au
Norton Rose Fulbright Australia stephen.giles@nortonrosefulbright.com
Iain Irvine
Tim Golder Allens tim.golder@allens.com.au
Nigel Jones
Holding Redlich warren.scott@holdingredlich.com
Nominees have been selected based on independentcomprehensive,surveywork with both general counsel and private practitioners worldwide.
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Graham Read earns widespread praise for his well-established practice which sees him frequently advise on procuring, negoti ating and documenting complex contractual arrangements.
construction and engineering schemes across the region.
At Allens, Leighton O'Brien is a prominent name in the Australian market who maintains a strong track-record advising on contractual matters, particularly when it comes to rail, roads and PPPs.
John Gallagher with DLA Piper Australia is a long-standing fixture in the market who impresses peers with his adept handling of the structuring, procurement and negotiation of Fromcontracts.Maddocks,
Stewart Nankervis MinterEllison Melbourne
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Clayton Utz excels with four listings in this chapter.
MinterEllison’s Stewart Nankervis is an accomplished lawyer, well versed in drafting
Sergio Capelli Clayton Utz Sydney
and negotiating complex contracts in the engineering, infrastructure, transport and energy sectors.
Chris Mitchell from King & Wood Mallesons is a distinguished practitioner with a wealth of experience in property and infrastructure development in the public and private sector.
Kevin Arkwright from Norton Rose Fulbright distinguishes himself as a go-to name for contractual advice on infrastructure, engi neering and construction projects.
David Templeman of Herbert Smith Freehills is held in high esteem by market sources who commend his experience in major
GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS
Sergio Capelli enjoys a fantastic repu tation in the market thanks to his stellar guidance on contract documentation and procurement for major public infrastructure projects.
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Brian O'Callaghan stands out for his top-tier guidance on strategic planning, tender evaluation and negotiated contracts.
Erin Wakelin draws praise from market sources for her top-notch advice on project financing and acquisition of infrastructure assets in a diverse range of sectors.
Caroline Atkins is marketleading practitioner who is highly sought after for her strategic advice on major Commonwealth projects.
Corrs Chambers Westgarth’s David Warren ranks prominently in the market for his impressive negotiation skills when it comes to major road and rail PPPs.
Most Highly Regarded
This chapter shines the light on 27 of the region’s most prominent practitioners in the field of government contracts, selected for their outstanding experience advising on public procurement and government contracts across a diverse range of sectors.
Steven Power is highly sought after by public and private sector organisations for his expertise in the procurement of infrastruc ture, major capital equipment and services.
phillip.cornwell@allens.com.au
He has been involved in over 160 arbitrations which include construction, infrastructure, energy, commodities, intellectual property, joint venture, and investor-state disputes spanning over 30 jurisdictions around the world. He has extensive experience as arbitrator under the ICC, LCIA, AAA, ICDR, KCAB, AIAC, CRCICA, SIAC, VIAC, SCC, DIAC, ACICA, Resolution Institute, AMINZ, European Development Fund Arbitration and Conciliation Rules, as well as the ICSID and UNCITRAL Rules, in disputes of values exceeding some billions $US.
Doug has published and presented extensively and holds professorial appointments at Queen Mary College, University of London and Melbourne University Law School. In 2022, Doug published the third edition of his leading book, 'Commercial Arbitration in Australia Under the Model Law' co-au thored with Professor Janet Walker CM. In addition, Doug has held appointments at several international professional associations, including serving as the President of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb), the International Academy of Construction Lawyers (IACL), and the Australian Centre for International Commercial Arbitration (ACICA).
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Chris Mitchell
leighton.o'brien@allens.com.au
KevinAustraliaArkwright
Steven Power Clayton Utz spower@claytonutz.com
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Douglas Jones AO Independent Arbitrator
JBM Advisory phillip.greenham@jbmadvisory.com
Doug Jones AO is a leading independent interna tional commercial and investor-state arbitrator with over 40 years' prior experience as an interna tional transactional and disputes project lawyer. Doug has chambers in Sydney and Toronto and is a door tenant at Atkin Chambers in London. He is also an International Judge of the Singapore International Commercial Court.
Only specialists who have met independent international research criteria are listed.
DLA Piper Australia john.gallagher@dlapiper.com Phillip Greenham
John Gallagher
White & Case brendan.quinn@whitecase.com Graham Read Clayton Utz graham.read@claytonutz.com
Brian O'Callaghan
Norton Rose Fulbright kevin.arkwright@nortonrosefulbright.com Caroline Atkins Maddocks caroline.atkins@maddocks.com.au Sergio Capelli Clayton Utz scapelli@claytonutz.com
Alex Guy Ashurst alex.guy@ashurst.com
WWL says: Doug Jones ranks highly among peers thanks to his significant experience advising on public procurement and government contracts across a diverse range of sectors.
Douglas Jones AO* Independent Arbitrator dougjones@dougjones.info Marko Misko
Andrew Chew Corrs Chambers Westgarth andrew.chew@corrs.com.au Phillip Cornwell Allens
Nominees have been selected based on independentcomprehensive,surveywork with both general counsel and private practitioners worldwide.
Brendan Quinn
Clayton Utz bocallaghan@claytonutz.com
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HWL Ebsworth mmisko@hwle.com.au
Suite 1B, Level 3 139 Macquarie Street Sydney, NSW 2000 Tel: +61 2 9137 dougjones@dougjones.info6652
Peter Doyle Gilbert + Tobin pdoyle@gtlaw.com.au Leigh Duthie Baker McKenzie Leigh.Duthie@bakermckenzie.com
An asterisk denotes practitioners who have profiles in the preceding pages.
Prior to his full-time practice as an arbitrator Doug had 40 years' experience as an international transactional and disputes projects lawyer.
Doug was awarded an Officer of the Order of Australia in 2012 in the Queen's Birthday Honours List for his distinguished service to the law and leadership in arbitration, alternative dispute reso lution, policy reform, and national and international professional organisations. In 2018, Doug was awarded the John Shaw Medal in recognition of his lasting contribution to the road transport industry in Australia and internationally. He was elected an Honorary Bencher of The Honourable Society of Gray’s Inn in 2020.
Doug is acknowledged as a leading arbitrator and construction practitioner with high rankings in a number of publications. At the 2020 GAR Awards, Doug was named Best Prepared and Most Responsive Arbitrator. In 2021, he maintained his band one ranking in the Chambers Asia-Pacific international arbitration category for an 11th consecutive year.
King & Wood Mallesons chris.mitchell@au.kwm.com Stewart Nankervis MinterEllison stewart.nankervis@minterellison.com Leighton O'Brien Allens
David Templeman
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Corrs Chambers Westgarth david.warren@corrs.com.au
Alan Rosengarten
Erin Wakelin
Gareth Sage Ashurst gareth.sage@ashurst.com
David Warren
Professor John Sharkey AM john@sharkeyconsulting.com
White & Case alan.rosengarten@whitecase.com
Herbert Smith Freehills erin.wakelin@hsf.com
Corrs Chambers Westgarth andrew.stephenson@corrs.com.au
John Sharkey AM
Herbert Smith Freehills david.templeman@hsf.com
Geoff Wood Baker McKenzie geoff.wood@bakermckenzie.com
Co’s Dean Carrigan is highly regarded among peers who commend him as “a well-respected” insurance and reinsur ance litigator.
Ashurst’s Tim Griffiths is an accomplished practitioner who receives widespread recom mendations for his “excellent” practice and expertise in the insurance and reinsurance field.
HFW’s Richard Jowett ranks prominently for his strong expertise in complex insurance claims and is singled out by sources for his track record in the Australian market.
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Francis Burt Chambers’ Greg Pynt enjoys a fantastic reputation in the Australian market and is one of the leading names when it comes to insurance disability claims.
knowledge of insurance risk, MinterEllison’s Chern Tan stands out within the sector for his work on professional indemnity.
Kemsley Brennan draws praise from market observers who note that he is “deeply experienced and well known” within the insurance field.
Peter Stockdale from King & Wood Mallesons is well-regarded by respondents as a leader in the market for his work in professional risk, insurance and reinsurance and complex
New Zealand’s Peter Leman is a highly regarded insurance litigator in New Zealand having built up impressive expertise in general liability and professional liability.
Kennedy’s Patrick George is "a well-known insurance litigator" with a "strong reputation" when it comes to professional indemnity and economic loss-related matters.
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Tim Griffiths Ashurst Sydney
New RobertZealandMerkin
Rehana Box has built up an impressive practice in the life insurance industry, estab lishing herself as a distinguished insurance and reinsurance lawyer.
In this chapter, we highlight 34 leading lawyers who stand out in the insurance and reinsurance market, recommended for their outstanding work in a range of contentious and non-contentious matters.
INSURANCE & REINSURANCE
Richard Jowett HFW Melbourne
The highly regarded Andrew Sharpe from Meridian Lawyers garners plaudits for his excellent technical skill when it comes to a broad range of insurance matters.
With over 30 years’ experience in the insur ance and reinsurance market, Ground Floor Wentworth Chambers’ Peter Mann is recog nised as a highly skilled expert in disputes ranging from insurance risk to professional Clydeliability.&
Nicole Wearne distinguishes herself as a go-to lawyer when it comes to professional indemnity, directors’ and officers’ liability and various other specialist fields.
QC at Duncan Cotterill Lawyers is endorsed by various practi tioners as “a very well-known and respected authority on insurance law” with in-depth expertise, particularly with cross-border
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& Kearney’s David Kearney is a top-tier lawyer with over 25 years of experi ence in commercial insurance.
Enjoying a strong reputation in insurance disputes, Greg Skehan at Colin Biggers & Paisley is a long-standing figure who is commended for his work in professional Withindemnity.avast
DLAmatters.Piper
Greg Pynt Francis Burt Chambers Perth
Michael Mills at Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan is recognised by market sources as a prominent insurance litigator with sweeping knowledge of front-end insurance matters.
Mark Dobbie K&L Gates LLP Mark.Dobbie@klgates.com
Kemsley Brennan MinterEllison kemsley.brennan@minterellison.com
Clyde & Co Australia dean.carrigan@clydeco.com
David Kearney
Raffaela Pisano
Ground Floor Wentworth Chambers pmann@wentworthchambers.com.au Michael Mills
Greg Pynt
Peter Rashleigh
Richard Jowett
Timothy Price
HFW richard.jowett@hfw.com
Meridian Lawyers asharpe@meridianlawyers.com.au Greg Skehan
Anthony Scott Moray & Agnew ascott@moray.com.au
Colin Biggers & Paisley gas@cbp.com.au
Peter Stockdale
King & Wood Mallesons peter.stockdale@au.kwm.com
Mark Waller
Ronald Ashton rsashton@qldbar.asn.au Rehana Box Ashurst rehana.box@ashurst.com
Wotton & Kearney david.kearney@wottonkearney.com.au Steve Knight
Dobson Mitchell & Allport Pty Ltd steve.knight@doma.com.au Peter Mann
Michael Gill
Radford Lawyers Pty Limited mar@radfordlawyers.com.au
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Chern Tan MinterEllison chern.tan@minterellison.com
Nicole Wearne Clyde & Co Australia Nicole.Wearne@clydeco.com
New CrossleyZealandGates
Keegan Alexander cgates@keegan.co.nz Caroline Laband DLA Piper caroline.laband@dlapiper.com
Peter Leman Wotton & Kearney peter.leman@wottonkearney.com Grant Macdonald DLA Piper grant.macdonald@dlapiper.com
Robert Merkin QC
Andrew Sharpe
Duncan Cotterill Lawyers rob.merkin@duncancotterill..com
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Clayton Utz mwaller@claytonutz.com
Nominees have been selected based on independentcomprehensive,surveywork with both general counsel and private practitioners worldwide.
Only specialists who have met independent international research criteria are listed.
Dean Carrigan
DLA Piper Australia michael.gill@dlapiper.com
Michelle Fox
Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan michellefox@quinnemanuel.com
DLA Piper Australia peter.rashleigh@dlapiper.com
Patrick George Kennedys p.george@kennedys-law.com.au
Tricia Hobson
Mark Radford
RonaldAustraliaAshton
Francis Burt Chambers gpynt@francisburt.com.au
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Yeldham Price O'Brien Lusk tprice@ypol.com.au
Fred Hawke Clayton Utz fhawke@claytonutz.com
Yeldham Price O'Brien Lusk pobrien@ypol.com.au
Tim Griffiths Ashurst tim.griffiths@ashurst.com
DLA Piper Australia tricia.hobson@dlapiper.com
Paul O'Brien
MinterEllison raff.pisano@minterellison.com
Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan michaelmills@quinnemanuel.com
Only specialists who have met independent international research criteria are listed.
Christopher Hatfield FTI Consulting christopher.hatfield@fticonsulting.com
Nick Klein
Nick Klein with Klein & Co Computer Forensics is widely regarded as “one of the best” digital forensic experts in Australia with a strong track record in investigative work.
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Benny Lee Deloitte bennytlee@deloitte.com.au Grant Whiteley KordaMentha gwhiteley@kordamentha.com
Klein & Co Computer Forensics enquiries@kleinco.com.au
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KordaMentha ncarson@kordamentha.com
Acknowledged as “a recognised leading professional in the field”, Grant Whiteley wins praise for his adept handling of complex technical issues.
Nominees have been selected based on independentcomprehensive,surveywork with both general counsel and private practitioners worldwide.
In this chapter, we recognise five market-leading digital forensic experts who are highly recommended for their experi ence on matters dealing with IT infrastructure, eDiscovery, data management and legal technology.
proven track record in and out of court”, Nigel Carson with KordaMentha is recognised as a seasoned forensic tech nology expert.
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Christopher Hatfield at FTI Consulting is heralded as “a great practitioner who is building a great practice in Australia” and tops our rankings for his “excellent ability to explain complex processes”.
From Deloitte, Benny Lee is noted as a global leader in digital investigations, regularly advising on both domestic and cross-border
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Owain Stone earns plaudits as “a very knowledgeable forensic accountant” who “excels at building a strong rapport with clients”.
McGrathNicol has four well-known forensic accountants listed.
Matthew Ashby draws extensive praise from market sources for his forensic accounting practice which sees him advise on a range of disputes, investigations and business valuations.
John Temple-Cole is “a go-to expert for investigations work”, according to sources who further laud his “strong analytical skills”.
Greg Meredith at KPMG is “a doyen of forensic accounting”, according to sources who herald his significant valuation experience.
Jonathan Humphrey is “a well-re garded expert” who “consistently goes above and beyond for clients”.
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Campbell Jackson of Ernst & Young stands out as “a leading forensic accountant” with “substantial knowledge of litigation Grantproceedings”.Thornton’s
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Matt Fehon AM is a top-tier expert with over 30 years’ experience assisting on finan cial crime, corporate corruption and regula tory investigations.
Mark Pulvirenti possesses “deep exper tise in all areas of fraud, fantastic access to resources and sophisticated handling of IT”.
David Van Homrigh stands out as “a leading forensic accountant” thanks to his inci sive handling of cross-border investigations.
Alex Bell is universally recommended as a top-drawer accounting expert who has “a notable presence in the Atmarket”.HKA,
Tony Samuel with Sapere Forensic is renowned for his “excellent client relation ships” and possesses over 25 years’ experi ence in accounting.
This year’s research highlights 25 top-tier forensic accountants for their outstanding work across the gamut of complex investigations.
INVESTIGATIONS | Forensic Accountants
Dawna Wright
David Van Homrigh KordaMentha Brisbane
Matt Fehon AM McGrathNicol Sydney
FTI Consulting Melbourne
Tony Samuel Sapere Research Group Ltd Sydney
Wynand Mullins receives a plethora of endorsements for his “great forensic mind” as well as his “ability to tailor the work plan to the appropriate scope and client’s KordaMentharequirements”.come widely endorsed with five practitioners included here.
Greg Meredith KPMG Melbourne
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FTI Consulting excels with five experts ranked in this chapter.
Dawna Wright has “breadth of experi ence in forensic accounting”, according to sources who further praise her “high-profile practice”.
WWL says: Matt Fehon is a top-tier expert with over 30 years' experience assisting on finan cial crime, corporate corruption and regulatory investigations.
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Risk management – Foreign interference, fraud, bribery and corruption prevention and compliance assignments including development of frameworks, controls and reporting procedures to mitigate risks in Australian and foreign ventures.
A Forensic Accountant with more than 30 years of investigative and consulting experience, Matt has built a reputation for integrity and excellence together with an ability to quickly get to the source of a problem. This is best evidenced through signif icant investigations he has led into fraud, interna tional corruption, foreign interference and financial marketsMattmanipulation. hasmanaged many crisis situations and used this experience to assist clients proactively with business reorganisation and improvement assignments.Thediversity of assignments extends across most industry sectors, with particular experience in the financial services, construction, resources and government sectors.
As a forensic accounting expert with degrees in commerce and law, Matthew specialises in dispute advisory services (including expert witness, expert determination, and consulting expert roles), busi ness valuations and investigations.
Level 15, 175 Eagle Street Brisbane, QLD 4000 Tel: +61 7 3333 mashby@mcgrathnicol.com9890www.mcgrathnicol.com
Fraud & corruption investigations – Assisting clients with high profile matters to address serious allegations in a large portfolio of matters involving financial crime, asset misappropriation, fraud, bribery, corruption, conflicts of interest, theft of IP and false representation through to legal proceedings.
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Matt is a highly regarded corporate advisory specialist and forensic expert specialising in financial crime, corporate corruption and regula tory investigations, dispute advisory, enforceable undertakings and risk advisory.
Matthew’s industry experience is diverse, including energy and resources, construction and infrastructure, consumer and industrial markets, property and agriculture, financial and professional services, and government.
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WWL says: Matthew Ashby draws extensive praise from market sources for his forensic accounting practice which sees him advise on a range of disputes, investigations and business valuations.
Contract compliance – Examining appropri ateness of charges under contract to determine whether they comply with contractual agreements.
Matt Fehon AM McGrathNicol
Matthew Ashby McGrathNicol
With a background in forensic accounting, corporate finance and corporate recovery, Matthew provides advice to clients, lawyers, courts and arbitral tribunals on contentious financial matters to help resolve disputes. His assignments often require the application of business valuation and economic loss quantification methods, including financial modelling and cost of capital analysis.
At CA ANZ, Matthew is the immediate past chair of the forensic accounting committee, was the Queensland forensic accounting chair from 2016 to 2021, and was a member of the Queensland public practice panel from 2016 to 2018.
Matt’s engagement experience includes: Regulatory investigations – Financial markets investigations, release of market sensitive or confi dential information, insider trading, market manip ulation, financial advice irregularities and collusion.
Matthew is sought-after by clients for his ability to provide technically astute advice with a strong appreciation for legal and commercial context. In accepting his evidence as an expert witness, Australian courts have commented favourably on Matthew’s methodical approach, logic and reasoning, and his performance under cross-examination. Heispartofaselect group of professionals accredited by Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) as a specialist in both forensic accounting and business valuation.
Dispute advisory – Independent Expert Witness and consulting expert, involving quantification of loss, contractual disputes, accounting treatment, allocation of costs and in fraud, bribery and corrup tion in civil proceedings.
Business reorganisation – Major business reorganisation projects focusing on risk, asset and human capital protection, IT and regulatory
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Enforceable undertakings – Appointed Independent Expert to Enforceable Undertakings, engaged by clients and approved by regulators to review remediation and compensation programs, continuous disclosure and conduct, processes and procedures relating to financial market participants.
Tel: +61 2 9338 mfehon@mcgrathnicol.com2680www.mcgrathnicol.com
Matthew Ashby is a Chartered Accountant and a partner in McGrathNicol’s forensic practice.
85 Castlereagh Street Sydney, NSW 2000 Tel: +61 423 771 gary.gill@kroll.com909www.kroll.com
1 Hickson Road The Rocks Sydney, NSW 2000 Tel: +61 2 9255
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WWL says: Jonathan Humphrey is one of the leading names in the Australian market when it comes to fraud, forensic, intellectual property and regulatory investigations.
Gary Gill is Head of Investigations for Australia in the Forensic Investigations & Intelligence practice of Kroll, based in Sydney, Australia. Prior to joining Kroll in 2020, Gary spent most of his career with KPMG, qualifying as a Chartered Accountant in South Africa, before moving to Canada and then Australia, where he specialized in the forensic accounting field and led KPMG Australia’s forensic practice between 2009 and 2017.
Siobhan is engaged as independent and consulting expert across a range of matters involving the quantification of economic loss and accounting matters. She has provided evidence on the reconstruction of books and records, losses arising from a breach of contract and tort. Siobhan has been engaged to provide evidence in several class actions to quantify damages suffered by the applicants as a result of government decisions, commercial services rendered and employment arrangements. Siobhanis also engaged as an independent investigator in matters pertaining to financial misconduct and has conducted labour force inves tigation (sham contracting) and the quantification of wage underpayments across a range of indus tries such as retail, healthcare, security, cleaning, education, resources and transport.
Siobhan Hennessy McGrathNicol
Jonathan leads fraud, forensic, intellectual property and regulatory investigations across the globe. His experience includes investigating alle gations of bribery and corruption; Foreign Corrupt Practices Act-related investigations and compli ance reviews; assessing allegations of mismanage ment; and investigating corporate fraud.
WWL says: Gary Gill is a first-rate forensic accountant who is highly sought after for his decades of experience in the prevention, detection and investigation of fraud and related financial crimes.
Jonathan’s experience also includes the quantification of lost profits arising from breach of contracts and warranties; valuations resulting from expropriation and shareholder disputes; and quan tification of damages in respect of class actions, professional negligence, insurance claims, busi ness interruption and post-acquisition disputes.
Jonathan has worked across sectors including oil and gas; power; commodities; construction; IT and telecoms; financial services; manufacturing; and media. He has an established international background working in jurisdictions including Australia, New Zealand, Asia, the UK, continental Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Prior to joining McGrathNicol, Siobhan was a Partner at “Big 4” firms and brings a depth of experience in investigating allegations of miscon duct, quantification of damages and presentation of evidence. Siobhan is regularly engaged as an expert accountant to opine on matters of quantifica tion and provides expert evidence (written and oral) in forums such as Senate Inquiries, the Federal Court of Australia, the Supreme Court (across various states), Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal, and the Fair Work Commission. She has also assisted clients through mediation and other forms of alternative dispute resolution.
Jonathan is appointed regularly as an expert in contentious matters and has experience providing oral evidence in commercial and investment treaty cases. He has worked in multiple forums, including international arbitration under ICC, SIAC, AIAC, HKIAC, UNCITRAL, LCIA and DIAC rules, court liti gation and Jonathanmediation.isafellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, and has a degree in economics from the University of Bristol.
Gary is currently leading an independent monitorship engagement for a gaming regulator in Australia. He has led several noteworthy inves tigations, including a major foreign bribery case in Australia, allegations of breaches of United Nations’ sanctions and a major financial statement fraud case in Canada. Gary also has wide-ranging experience in dealing with workplace misconduct, whistleblower disclosures and advising clients in establishing whistleblower policies, frameworks and reporting systems.
Siobhan is a Forensic expert with more than 20 years of experience specialising in dispute resolu tion, forensic investigations, regulatory response and labour force reviews.
Jonathan Humphrey HKA
Gary has testified as an expert in criminal fraud trials in Canada and Australia. In a recent case in Australia in which the accused was convicted on numerous fraud charges, Gary’s evidence was described by the judge as “compelling evidence”.Level32
With almost three decades of complex forensic investigations experience across the globe, Gary assists his clients in preventing, detecting and investigating fraud and related financial crimes and misconduct. These include bribery and corruption, money laundering, terrorist financing, financial and accounting fraud, and theft of intellectual property. His clients include public sector organizations and companies across industries such as consumer and industrial markets, telecommunications and IT, and financial services, in Australia, the Asia Pacific region, North America, Eastern Europe, the Caribbean and Africa.
Siobhan holds a Bachelor of Economics (Accounting and Commercial Law) from Sydney University; she is a Chartered Accountant and member of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ).
Gary Gill Kroll
Level 6
WWL says: Siobhan Hennessy is a highly regarded forensic expert who is regularly sought after for her first-rate advice on alle gations of misconduct and quantification of damages.
jonathanhumphrey@hka.com9142www.hka.com
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171 Collins Street Melbourne, VIC3000 Tel: +61 3 9038 shennessy@mcgrathnicol.com3154www.mcgrathnicol.com
Jonathan leads HKA’s forensic accounting and commercial damages practice in Oceania and Asia. He is a chartered accountant with more than 20 years of experience advising clients as an accounting and finance expert on complex investi gations and contentious matters.
FTI Consulting john.batchelor@fticonsulting.com
Matt Fehon AM* McGrathNicol mfehon@mcgrathnicol.com
Greg Meredith KPMG gmeredith@kpmg.com.au Wynand Mullins FTI Consulting wynand.mullins@fticonsulting.com Graham Newton* McGrathNicol gnewton@mcgrathnicol.com Geoffrey Peck
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Tony Samuel Sapere Forensic tsamuel@sapereforensic.com Owain Stone
Graham Newton McGrathNicol
Graham holds Masters degrees in Professional Accounting and Public Policy and Administration.
John Batchelor
KordaMentha ostone@kordamentha.com
New Zealand
MatthewAustraliaAshby*
FTI Consulting geoff.peck@fticonsulting.com Michael Potter Ernst & Young michael.potter@au.ey.com Mark Pulvirenti FTI Consulting mark.pulvirenti@fticonsulting.com Andrew Ross KordaMentha aross@kordamentha.com
Nominees have been selected based on independentcomprehensive,surveywork with both general counsel and private practitioners worldwide.
John Temple-Cole KordaMentha jtemplecole@kordamentha.com
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jonathanhumphrey@hka.com Campbell Jackson Ernst & Young campbell.jackson@au.ey.com
WWL says: Graham Newton possesses more than 25 years' experience assisting on complex financial crime investigations, and is regularly sought after by a range of public and private sector entities.
lhowmangiles@kpmg.com.au Jonathan Humphrey* HKA
An asterisk denotes practitioners who have profiles in the preceding pages.
Level 15, 175 Eagle Street Brisbane, QLD gnewton@mcgrathnicol.com4000Tel:www.mcgrathnicol.com
Mike Lowe KPMG mikelowe@kpmg.co.nz
Alex Bell
Gib Beattie Beattie Varley Limited gib@beattievarley.co.nz
Three investigations on behalf of a global coal mining group focusing on allegations of fraud and misconduct in their Australian operations. One of these investigations involved a mine supervisor who had created three companies that were inter posed as a third party to on sell the hire and lease of machinery, equipment and labour at marked up prices from the original provider.
McGrathNicol mashby@mcgrathnicol.com
Grant Thornton alex.bell@au.gt.com
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Gary Gill* Kroll gary.gill@kroll.com Brendan Halligan Halligan & Co brendan.halligan@halligan.com.au Siobhan Hennessy* McGrathNicol shennessy@mcgrathnicol.com Luke Howman-Giles KPMG
David Van Homrigh KordaMentha dvanhomrigh@kordamentha.com Brian Wood KordaMentha bwood@kordamentha.com Dawna Wright FTI Consulting dawna.wright@fticonsulting.com
Graham Newton is a Forensic investigator and the Lead Partner in McGrathNicol’s National forensic practice. Graham has worked with private sector companies, listed groups, legal advisors and all levels of government, on a range of foreign bribery and corruption and financial crime engagements. Graham has given evidence in Magistrates, District and Supreme Court in relation to his investigations and reports produced. Graham is also an adjucnct lecturer at the University of Queensland where he teaches financial crime investigation techniques. Below are a few examples of recent investigations led byInvestigationsGraham. into serious allegations of foreign bribery and corruption by global corpo rate entities based in Indonesia, China, Africa and India. These investigations involved interviews with in country management team, analytics across large volumes of A/P data, examination of elec tronic source evidence and detailed review of the numerous contract versions to identify critical amendments and persons responsible.
Only specialists who have met independent international research criteria are listed.
Investigations on behalf of a global coal mining group into the alleged fraud of a senior payroll officer. The investigations involved the examination of vendor master files including audit logs, emails, A/P records and laptops used by the executive.
Nigelissues.Bowen
John Fairbairn at MinterEllison is commended for his advisory work on copy right clearance and enforcement.
Hamish Selby
Warwick A Rothnie Victorian Bar war@vicbar.com.au
Nigel Bowen Chambers heerey@nigelbowen.com.au
Ian Pascarl
The University of Queensland j.swinson@uq.edu.au
IanAustraliaPascarl at Davies Collison Cave Law tops our rankings with respondents regarding him as “a very experienced patent litigator”.
Peter Knight Independent knight@bhf.com.au
Tony Watson at K&L Gates receives wide spread acclaim for his strategic approach to enforcement programmes and large court
King & Wood Mallesons cate.nagy@au.kwm.com
John Swinson
Theactions.Victorian
James Neil Clayton Utz jneil@claytonutz.com
John Hennessy SC
Ian Pascarl Davies Collison Cave Law Melbourne
John Fairbairn MinterEllison john.fairbairn@minterellison.com
New HamishZealandSelby
Christopher Young at MinterEllisonRudd Watts impresses market commentors with his technical expertise and work across the pharmaceutical and medical sectors.
BruceAustraliaNCaineQC
Tenth Floor Chambers hennessy@tenthfloor.org
Cate Nagy
Elisabeth White Baker McKenzie elisabeth.white@bakermckenzie.com
New Zealand
Ed Heerey QC
In this chapter, we highlight 15 practitioners who stand out in our research for their first-rate work in the full spectrum of copyright matters.
James Neil Clayton Utz Melbourne
Highlighted as “refreshingly commercial and pragmatic”, John Hennessy SC at Tenth Floor Chambers is well regarded among peers for his attention to detail in copyright matters.
James Neil at Clayton Utz ranks prominently for his “sharp understanding of commercial matters” and his pragmatic approach to complex patent and trademark infringement
at Buddle Findlay acts across the full gamut of domestic and international IP matters, frequently advising clients on enforcement and protection.
Elisabeth White wins praise for being well versed in enforcement matters regarding regulated industries.
Buddle Findlay hamish.selby@buddlefindlay.com
Matt Sumpter
Tony Watson
tony.watson@klgates.com
Victorian Bar cainesec@vicbar.com.au
Christopher Young MinterEllisonRuddWatts christopher.young@minterellison.co.nz
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K&L Gates LLP
IP | Copyright
Chapman Tripp matt.sumpter@chapmantripp.com
Bar’s Warwick Rothnie is regarded by respondents as “one of Australia’s leading copyright practitioners” who is “a delight to work with”.
Bruce Caine QC is a highly skilled practitioner with over 35 years’ experience advising multinational companies on copy right Bakermatters.McKenzie’s
Chapman Tripp’s Matt Sumpter is held in high esteem for his work advising New Zealand’s leading companies on copyright matters.
Most Highly Regarded
Chambers’ Ed Heerey QC is a clear leader in the copyright field whose top-notch practice spans a diverse range of industries.
Davies Collison Cave Law ipascarl@davies.com.au
Cate Nagy at King & Wood Mallesons is regarded as “an excellent copyright lawyer” with significant expertise in brand protection and enforcement issues.
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Henry Hughes IP frankcallus@henryhughes.com
Eddie Walker is domestically and inter nationally recognised for his vast experience in private patent practice.
Wes Jones
Edward Genocchio
Brett Lunn
Australia
Rachel Hooke
Frank Callus Henry Hughes IP Wellington
New Zealand
Jenny Petering
FB Rice jpetering@fbrice.com.au
Michael Brown
New Zealand
Spruson & Ferguson Intellectual Property edward.genocchio@spruson.com
AJ Park
PATENT AGENTS & ATTORNEYS
FB Rice aruhrmann@fbrice.com.au
Frank Callus
Michael Brown is praised for his top-class advisory work to clients on patent ability and patent applications across the board.The “excellent” Matt Devine is highly recommended by market respondents who praise his technical expertise in patents.
Davies Collison Cave Law mroberts@davies.com.au
Matt Devine
John Landells
Eddie Walker
Wes Jones ranks prominently for his widely recognised work in patents, special ising in infringement advice and IP portfolio management.
AJ Park wes.jones@ajpark.com
Potter IP narlyk@potterip.com
michael.brown@ajpark.com
FB Rice blunn@fbrice.com.au
Marcus Caulfield
Steve Gledhill
AJ Park stands out with four listings.
In this chapter we highlight 18 prominent patent attorneys for their superb work preparing, filing and prosecuting patent applications.
Marcus Caulfield receives widespread acclaim for his extensive experience in the pharmaceutical and animal healthcare markets in Australia and New Zealand.
FB Rice jlandells@fbrice.com.au
MichaelAustraliaCaine
John Landells is endorsed by peers for his commercial mindset that he effortlessly incorporates into patent strategy matters.
Most Highly Regarded
AJ Park matt.devine@ajpark.com
Lawyers’ Amanda Stark is highly sought after for her stellar knowledge of the Australian biotechnology field.
John Terry Ellis Terry john.terry@ellisterry.com
Griffith Hack Lawyers amanda.stark@griffithhack.com.au
Frank Callus from Henry Hughes IP sits among the foremost practitioners in the market where he is renowned for his skilful handling of all patent-related matters for domestic and international clients.
Jenny Petering has built up an impres sive reputation over 25 years as a leading patent prosecutor in the biotechnology industry.
FB Rice rhooke@fbrice.com.au
Andrea Ruhrmann
FB Rice excels with eight individuals high lighted in this chapter.
Narly Kalupahana
Fiona Pringle is a go-to name when it comes to patent and design protection, and is singled out by peers for her “in-depth knowl edge of pharmaceutical matters”.
Lauded as “the go-to guy for enforcements”, John Terry at Ellis Terry ranks highly among peers for his notable expertise in patents and designs.
Mark Roberts
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FB Rice sgledhill@fbrice.com.au
FB Rice ewalker@fbrice.com.au
FB Rice mcaulfield@fbrice.com.au
Wes Jones AJ Park Wellington
Michael Caine at Davies Collison Cave Law is regarded as “a great attorney” with a longstanding practice providing patenting advice to Griffithclients.Hack
Amanda Stark
Davies Collison Cave Law mcaine@davies.com.au
Anthony Muratore is commended as “an outstanding lawyer” whose experience in patent litigation for biotechnology and health care clients has helped to shape Australian patent law.
Wayne McMaster of Wayne McMaster Intellectual Property Counsel is an IP specialist who is recognised for his top-tier work in patent litigation and the management of international patent portfolios.
Lisa Taliadoros at Jones Day is described as “a first-rate lawyer, leader and strategist”, focusing her practice on litigation in the life sciences sector.
Odette Gourley Corrs Chambers Westgarth Sydney
Australia
Grant Fisher garners praise from inter national sources for his work in patent litiga tion, specialising in the scientific and medical sectors.
Richard Hamer at Allens draws praise as “a deep thinker” and a leading patent liti gator who is “very experienced” in cases for clients in the science, engineering, food and IT industries.
Wayne Condon of Biopharmalex receives praise for his specialist advice for phar maceutical and biotechnology companies, singled out as “a great strategist” by market commentators.
Matthew Swinn is highlighted by commentators as “an excellent all-rounder” whose work in patent litigation for the manu facturing and life sciences sectors is comple mented by a broad expertise in IP disputes.
New Zealand
Kate Hay receives widespread endorse ments from sources who recommend her as a top patent litigator for life sciences and Corrstechnology.Chambers
Wes Jones at AJ Park is renowned as a leading name in the region, advising on the development of patent portfolios with notable expertise in the electrical, communication and software industries.
King & Wood Mallesons performs highly this year with three listed practitioners.
Odette Gourley stands out for her exceptional work advising on patent law for companies in a range of sectors, from phar maceutical and biotechnology to consumer goods and manufacturing.
Bruce Caine from Victorian Bar is a distin guished practitioner in the field, described as “an expert in presenting highly complex arguments in a simple way”.
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Stephen Stern is widely appreciated for his practice in long-running patent litigation cases, earning him international renown.
King & Wood Mallesons Melbourne
Christian Dimitriadis from Nigel Bowen Chambers is deemed “an extremely good advocate” whose work in court on a number of significant patent cases has seen him excel in our rankings.
Philip Kerr at Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan is lauded as “a great strategic thinker”, drawing on a wealth of experience in patent litigation.
Adrian Ryan at Joan Rosanove Chambers is strongly recommended as “an excellent IP barrister” in patent cases, particularly with clients in complex technology and scientific industries.
Tim Jackson enjoys a fantastic reputation in the market for his work on patent litigation and dispute resolution in the life sciences sector.
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Sue Gilchrist at Herbert Smith Freehills is one of the leading names in the market when it comes to patent law, with experi ence advising on high-profile cases in the consumer electronics industry.
David Shavin at Emmerson Chambers is recognised as a seasoned litigator and nego tiator in patent law, particularly in the life sciences and technology sectors.
Kim O’Connell stands out for her top-tier work advising on patent law for clients in the healthcare industry, including pharmaceuti cals and biotech.
Neil Murray at Tenth Floor Chambers stands out as “an exceptional advocate” for patent cases in a range of industries, appreciated for being “easy to work with”.
Matthew Swinn
IP | Patents
In this chapter, we highlight 43 practitioners for their first-class work on contentious and non-contentious matters in the patents field.
Kim O’Connell King & Wood Mallesons Sydney
Shaun McVicar focuses his first-rate practice on cases of major patent validity and infringement, with experience working on high-profile patent cases for Australian pharmaceutical companies.
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Westgarth excels with three practitioners listed.
Sue Gilchrist Herbert Smith Freehills Sydney
John Collins at Clayton Utz is held in high esteem for his commercial litigation work, drawing on special expertise in the media and telecommunications industries.
Chris Jordan at Davies Collison Cave wins praise for his litigation work in patent oppo sitions, drawing on decades of experience appearing before the Australian Federal and High Courts and the Patent Office.
Herbert Smith Freehills sue.gilchrist@hsf.com
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Griffith Hack Lawyers derek.baigent@griffithhack.com.au
Grant Fisher
New Zealand
Richard Hamer
Lisa Taliadoros Jones Day ltaliadoros@jonesday.com
Bruce N Caine QC Victorian Bar cainesec@vicbar.com.au
Julian Miles QC Richmond Chambers miles@richmondchambers.co.nz
Nigel Bowen Chambers cd@nigelbowen.com.au
Shaun McVicar
Clayton Utz jcollins@claytonutz.com
Wayne Condon
Joan Rosanove Chambers ajryan@vicbar.com.au
Tony Bannon SC
Tenth Floor Chambers bannon@tenthfloor.org
Ninth Floor Selborne Chambers khoward@selbornechambers.com.au
Kate Hay
Davies Collison Cave Law rdeboos@davies.com.au
Maddocks ben.miller@maddocks.com.au
Adrian Ryan SC
David Shavin QC Emmerson Chambers david@shavin.com.au
Greg Arthur Clifton Chambers greg.arthur@cliftonchambers.co.nz Andrew Brown QC Bankside Chambers andrew@andrewbrown.co.nz
Christian Dimitriadis SC
Clive Elliott QC Shortland Chambers elliott@shortlandchambers.co.nz Tim Jackson AJ Park tim.jackson@ajpark.com Wes Jones AJ Park
Tim Golder
Chris Jordan
Stuart D'Aloisio Ashurst stuart.d'aloisio@ashurst.com
Allens richard.hamer@allens.com.au
Tenth Floor Chambers murray@tenthfloor.org
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King & Wood Mallesons kim.oconnell@au.kwm.com
Corrs Chambers Westgarth grant.fisher@corrs.com.au
Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan philipkerr@quinnemanuel.com
Kim O'Connell
Corrs Chambers Westgarth odette.gourley@corrs.com.au
Julian Cooke
5 Wentworth julian.cooke@5wentworth.com
Stephen Stern
Philip Kerr
Neil Murray SC
Herbert Smith Freehills shaun.mcvicar@hsf.com
Allens tim.golder@allens.com.au
An asterisk denotes practitioners who have profiles in the preceding pages.
Biopharmalex wayne.condon@biopharmalex.com.au
Katrina Howard SC
Sue Gilchrist
Davies Collison Cave Law cjordan@davies.com.au
Davies Collison Cave Law nramchand@davies.com.au
Sheana Wheeldon Sheana Wheeldon Barrister sheana@wheeldonlegal.com
King & Wood Mallesons matthew.swinn@au.kwm.com
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Davies Collison Cave Law mcaine@davies.com.au
Davies Collison Cave Law ipascarl@davies.com.au
Nominees have been selected based on independentcomprehensive,surveywork with both general counsel and private practitioners worldwide.
Nik Ramchand
Anthony Muratore Jones Day amuratore@jonesday.com
King & Wood Mallesons kate.hay@au.kwm.com
Jane Owen Bird & Bird jane.owen@twobirds.com
Matthew Swinn
John Swinson
Michael Caine
Ben Miller
DerekAustraliaBaigent
MinterEllison robert.cooper@minterellison.com
Matt Sumpter Chapman Tripp matt.sumpter@chapmantripp.com
The University of Queensland j.swinson@uq.edu.au
Only specialists who have met independent international research criteria are listed.
John Collins
Robert Cooper
Rodney De Boos
Corrs Chambers Westgarth stephen.stern@corrs.com.au
wes.jones@ajpark.com
Ian Pascarl
Wayne McMaster Wayne McMaster Intellectual Property Counsel wayne@waynemcmaster.com.au
Odette Gourley
Lynell Tuffery Huria AJ Park
tops our rankings and receives widespread endorsements as “an excellent and prag matic trademark attorney”.
at Griffith Hack Lawyers
Phillips Ormonde & Fitzpatrick
New Zealand
DC Collins andrew.butler@dccollins.com.au
Only specialists who have met independent international research criteria are listed.
DC Collins’ Andrew Butler is well regarded for his specialist knowledge of patents and design rights.
Michael O’Donnell at Phillips Ormonde & Fitzpatrick is a leading patent and trade mark attorney with extensive experience in procurement and enforcement matters.
AndrewAustraliaButler
IP | Trademark Agents & Attorneys
Huria at Kahui legal wins praise for her “astute knowledge of trade mark law” and her expertise in indigenous intellectual property rights.
michael.odonnell@pof.com.au
Michael O'Donnell
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Simon Gapes ranks prominently for his experience in trademark filing and prosecu tion, both domestically and internationally.
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AnneAustraliaMakrigiorgos
New LynellZealandTuffery
In this chapter, we highlight five attorneys who come highly recommended for their first-rate work across the range of trademark matters, from their inception through to oppositions and prosecutions.
Simon Gapes
Anne Makrigiorgos
Griffith Hack Lawyers simon.gapes@griffithhack.com
Griffith Hack Lawyers anne.mak@griffithhack.com
lynell.tufferyhuria@ajpark.com
Nominees have been selected based on independentcomprehensive,surveywork with both general counsel and private practitioners worldwide.
Jonathan Feder at K&L Gates acts on some of the most notable trademark cases in Australia, particularly in the management and enforcement of trademark portfolios for prominent fashion houses.
Sue Gilchrist at Herbert Smith Freehills impresses peers and clients alike with her expertise in the field, with an impressive track record in the telecoms sector and consumer law matters.
Tim Golder at Allens is singled out as a go-to lawyer in trademark issues by market observers across the globe, drawing on decades of experience in IP rights enforce ment both in and out of court.
Nicola Scheepers stands out in the global market for her advice on trademark issues in such sectors as banking, food service, fashion and pharmaceuticals.
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Chris Jordan is a clear leader in the field of trademark litigation, drawing on decades of experience working on high-profile matters before state and federal courts.
King & Wood Mallesons sees three practi tioners performing highly in our rankings.
Davies Collison Cave excels with seven prac titioners listed in this chapter.
Robert Arnold of Baker McKenzie is widely recognized as an “outstanding” practitioner who focuses his top-tier advice on cases of IP protection and enforcement strategies.
Clayton Utz’s Mary Still receives widespread acclaim for her work as a commercial liti gator, specializing in trademark law for clients across, among others, the telecoms, fashion, and pharmaceutical industries.
Marion Heathcote enjoys a fantastic reputation in the market for her expertise in trademark portfolio management and protection, alongside specialist knowledge of agro-economic and ecology issues.
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Matthew Swinn is highly recommended for his litigation in trademark issues for a variety of sectors, including the manufac turing, life sciences and consumer sectors.
Michael Wolnizer Davies Collison Cave Law Sydney
Marion Heathcote Davies Collison Cave Law Sydney
Stephen Stern at Corrs Chambers Westgarth is a clear leader in the field whose expertise in trademark law spans pharmaceuticals, luxury goods, telecommunications and French wine laws.
Tim Golder Allens Melbourne
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In this chapter, we recognise 71 leading trademark lawyers for their leading work managing trademark portfolios, liti gating disputes, and advising on a variety of trademark issues in a range of sectors, from the pharmaceutical and life sciences industries to fashion and food.
Adam Sears receives widespread acclaim for his advice on domestic and international trademarks, with particular expertise in over seas trademark applications.
Shaun McVicar is renowned across the Asia-Pacific region as well as globally, specialising particularly in cases related to pharmaceuticals.
Corrs Chambers Westgarth Melbourne
Odette Gourley ranks among the very elite of trademark practitioners in our research, advising on high-profile cases that have redefined areas of trademark law.
Miriam Stiel is widely recognised as “a brilliant practitioner”, extensively experi enced in the areas of anti-counterfeiting and dispute resolution.
Jürgen Bebber of Corrs Chambers Westgarth draws praise for his expertise in trademark enforcement, specialising in a variety of areas including strategic advisory services, prose cution, oppositions and dispute resolution.
Michael Wolnizer ranks prominently for his expert advice on availability and infringe ment searches, prosecution, opposition and trademark infringement issues.
Australia
Nick Holmes Davies Collison Cave Law Sydney
Trademarks
Stephen Stern
Lisa Ritson Ashurst Sydney
Anne Makrigiorgos of Griffith Hack is a top name in the field, recommended for her specialist focus on complex Australian trade mark law.
Natalie Hickey at Emmerson Chambers ranks prominently as an expert litigator in the field, focusing her practice on a range of areas, from commercial and consumer law to sports law and defamation.
Odette Gourley Corrs Chambers Westgarth Sydney
Bill Ladas is extensively experienced in trademark and designs law, leading the firm’s outstanding full-service Australian trademarks practice.
Kate Hay is a greatly appreciated IP lawyer with specialist experience in trade mark litigation for the life sciences sector.
Lisa Ritson from Ashurst is internationally renowned as an “extremely good” trade marks lawyer who handles a broad range of contentious and non-contentious work.
Joanne Martin at FB Rice excels on the IP stage where he regularly advises on brand protection issues, such as trademark oppo sitions, domain name disputes and social media strategy.
Nick Holmes is one of the leading names in the field, internationally renowned for his deep understanding of both Australian and New Zealand trademark law.
Most Highly Regarded
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Khajaque Kortian from Spruson & Ferguson
New Zealand
Brian Elkington at Adams Pluck consistently impresses market commentators with his specialist knowledge of trademark law which sees him advise on trademark rights, conten tious matters and infringement proceedings.
Penny Catley at AJ Park is a highly skilled expert in IP law, advising on trademark issues for clients across a broad range of industries, from food and wine to energy and consumer goods.
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Donna Short at Addisons is a distinguished IP lawyer who is highly sought after for her expert guidance throughout the entire IP life cycle, from innovation to enforcement of IP rights.
John Glengarry of Buddle Findlay is a prom inent name in New Zealand’s IP market where he manages trademark portfolios of numerous domestic and international businesses.
Sue Irwin Ironside of Ironside McDonald Intellectual Property is a seasoned practi tioner who counsels on all aspects of trade mark law and branding for a wide range of international companies.
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Intellectual Property wins praise for his wideranging trademark practice, from managing client portfolios to domain name dispute resolution.
John Fairbairn MinterEllison john.fairbairn@minterellison.com
Baker McKenzie robert.arnold@bakermckenzie.com
Karen Anne Hayne Addisons
List G Barristers cunliffe@vicbar.com.au
Wayne Condon
Ian Drew Davies Collison Cave Law idrew@davies.com.au
Frances Drummond
Rebekah Gay
Herbert Smith Freehills sue.gilchrist@hsf.com
Jeremy Goldman
Karen is consistently recognised as a leader in IP and trademark law, having been ranked by Chambers Global and Asia Pacific, IP Stars Australia, The Legal 500 Asia Pacific, Doyles Guide and others.
Donna’s practice covers contentious and non-contentious IP matters, and she assists clients in enforcing their rights by acting in opposition proceedings before IP Australia and in Federal Court proceedings. On the commercial side, she helps clients to identify and protect their IP, and to license and commercialise it. Increasingly clients require assistance with IP licensing and commer cialisation projects involving a cross-border element. Donna has extensive experience in the area of trademarks, and her expertise includes major rebranding projects; managing global trademark portfolios, including enforcement of trademark rights in Australia and overseas; and licensing arrangements. Donnaisrecognised as a leading IP practi tioner (Private Practice) in Managing IP’s Top 250 Women in IP list, 2021 and a trade mark star in 2022. She is frequently recognised as a leader in her field, having been consistently ranked in Chambers, IP Stars, The Legal 500 and others. In 2022, Asia IP identified Donna as one of the top most influ ential IP experts in Australia. Client feedback in Chambers Asia-Pacific 2022 noted that “Donna is extremely commercial and thinks of what is best for the business. She really is exceptional in staying close to her clients to ensure that we are comfort able throughout the entire process”.
Biopharmalex wayne.condon@biopharmalex.com.au
Karen is joint leader of Addisons’ intellectual prop erty and trademark practice. She has 20 years’ experience and acts for some of the world’s bestknown brand names, as well as many Australian businesses, from start-ups to owners of iconic establishedRelationshipsbrands. and a depth of understanding of the client and their particular needs are key for Karen, in providing advice which is commer cial, practical and delivers what clients need to achieve. Karen is invested in the success of her clients and in advising them and solving their legal problems she feels very much a part of each of her clients' businesses. Many clients have been instructing Karen for 10-15 years or more.
Herbert Smith Freehills rebekah.gay@hsf.com
K&L Gates LLP jonathan.feder@klgates.com
WWL says: Donna Short is a distinguished IP lawyer who is highly sought after for her expert guidance throughout the entire IP life cycle, from innovation to enforcement of IP rights.
Adams Pluck brian.elkington@adamspluck.com.au
Australia
WWL says: Karen Anne Hayne distinguishes herself as a top-tier trademark lawyer, with a standout practice handling trademark portfolios and protection strategies for major domestic and international brands.
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Donna Short is an intellectual property partner and joint leader of the trademark practice at Addisons. Donna is highly experienced in the area of IP, and her work with clients involves the entire IP life cycle – from the initial innovation stage, IP protection and commercialisation, and enforcement of rights. Areas of expertise include trademarks, copyright, domain names, designs, privacy and data protec tion, and technology issues.
Corrs Chambers Westgarth jurgen.bebber@corrs.com.au
Jürgen Bebber
An asterisk denotes practitioners who have profiles in the preceding pages.
Only specialists who have met independent international research criteria are listed.
Norton Rose Fulbright Australia frances.drummond@nortonrosefulbright.com
Grant Fisher
Sally Foreman
Level 12 60 Carrington Street Sydney, NSW 2000 Tel: +61 2 8915 donna.short@addisons.com1061www.addisons.com
Griffith Hack Lawyers andrew.goatcher@griffithhack.com.au
Richard Gough Baker McKenzie richard.gough@bakermckenzie.com
Odette Gourley Corrs Chambers Westgarth odette.gourley@corrs.com.au
Nominees have been selected based on independentcomprehensive,surveywork with both general counsel and private practitioners worldwide.
Level 12 60 Carrington Street Sydney, NSW 2000 Tel: +61 2 8915 karen.hayne@addisons.com1029www.addisons.com
Davies Collison Cave Law sforeman@davies.com.au
IP | Trademarks whoswholegal.com
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Corrs Chambers Westgarth grant.fisher@corrs.com.au
Clare Cunliffe
Karen’s IP and trademark work begins at the inception of the IP or brand and continues across all facets moving forward. She provides seamless trademark advice about the choice and protection of brands, registration throughout the world and broader brand strategies (including commer cialisation and licencing). With a background in litigation, Karen also acts for her clients in conten tious matters, including negotiated outcomes, trademarks office issues (including oppositions, removals and Examination issues) and Court proceedings. Karenprovides advice and guidance on every aspect of IP issues (including patent infringement, domain names, designs, copyright and confidential information) which may affect a business, including piracy, customs, business and company name issues and commercial matters (due diligence, non-disclosure and related matters).
Brett Doyle Clayton Utz brettdoyle@claytonutz.com
Brian Elkington
Tim Golder Allens tim.golder@allens.com.au
Jonathan Feder
Andrew Goatcher
KCL Law jgoldman@kcllaw.com.au
RobertAustraliaAArnold
Sue Gilchrist
Donna Short Addisons
Herbert Smith Freehills shaun.mcvicar@hsf.com
Herbert Smith Freehills kristin.stammer@hsf.com
Ashurst lisa.ritson@ashurst.com
Andrew Brown QC Bankside Chambers andrew@andrewbrown.co.nz
Mark Gavin Anthony Harper mark.gavin@ah.co.nz
Shaun McVicar
Norton Rose Fulbright Australia jackie.obrien@nortonrosefulbright.com
Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan philipkerr@quinnemanuel.com
Lisa Lennon
Melinda Upton
Baker McKenzie ross.mclean@bakermckenzie.com
The University of Queensland j.swinson@uq.edu.au
Miriam Stiel
Penny Catley
Buddle Findlay john.glengarry@buddlefindlay.com
Davies Collison Cave Law asears@davies.com.au
Davies Collison Cave Pty Ltd mheathcote@davies.com.au
Dentons Kensington Swan charlotte.henley@dentons.com
Barbara Sullivan Henry Hughes IP b.sullivan@henryhughes.co.nz
Karen Anne Hayne* Addisons karen.hayne@addisons.com
Griffith Hack Lawyers nicola.scheepers@griffithhack.com.au Adam Sears
Matthew Swinn
Stephen Stern
John Swinson
Natalie Hickey
Michael Williams
New Zealand
penelope.catley@ajpark.com
Ellis Terry emily.ellis@ellisterry.com
Dentons Kensington Swan jenni.rutter@dentons.com
Hudson Gavin Martin jason.rudkin-binks@hgmlegal.com
Davies Collison Cave Law cjordan@davies.com.au
Lisa Ritson
Tenth Floor Chambers murray@tenthfloor.org
Andrew Wiseman
DLA Piper Australia melinda.upton@dlapiper.com
AJ Park
Earl Gray Sangro Chambers earl.gray@sangrochambers.co.nz
Julian Miles QC Richmond Chambers miles@richmondchambers.co.nz
Jenni Rutter
IP | Trademarks whoswholegal.com
Mary Still
David Yates
Sue Irwin Ironside
King & Wood Mallesons matthew.swinn@au.kwm.com
Ironside McDonald Intellectual Property sue@ironsidemcdonald.com
Spruson & Ferguson Intellectual Property khajaque.kortian@spruson.com
Clayton Utz mstill@claytonutz.com
Jason Rudkin-Binks
Paul Sumpter Chapman Tripp paul.sumpter@chapmantripp.com
Davies Collison Cave Law mwolnizer@davies.com.au
Clive Elliott QC
King & Wood Mallesons kate.hay@au.kwm.com
Kate Hay
Chris Jordan
Khajaque Kortian
Donna Short* Addisons donna.short@addisons.com
Allens miriam.stiel@allens.com.au
John Glengarry
Corrs Chambers Westgarth david.yates@corrs.com.au
Richard Watts Simpson Grierson richard.watts@simpsongrierson.com Ceri Wells James & Wells ceriw@jaws.co.nz
Bill Ladas
Anne Makrigiorgos
Neil Murray SC
Sangro Chambers jane.glover@sangrochambers.co.nz
Jane Glover
King & Wood Mallesons bill.ladas@au.kwm.com
Chris McLeod
Jackie O'Brien
Nick Holmes
K&L Gates LLP chris.round@klgates.com
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Charlotte Henley
Philip Kerr
Emily Ellis
Emmerson Chambers njhickey@vicbar.com.au
FB Rice jmartin@fbrice.com.au
Allens andrew.wiseman@allens.com.au
Gilbert + Tobin llennon@gtlaw.com.au
Michael Wolnizer
Nicola Scheepers
Davies Collison Cave Law nholmes@davies.com.au
Clayton Utz cmcleod@claytonutz.com
Christopher Young MinterEllisonRuddWatts christopher.young@minterellison.co.nz
Ross G McLean
Gilbert + Tobin mwilliams@gtlaw.com.au
Marion Heathcote
Chris Round
Joanne Martin
Sheana Wheeldon Sheana Wheeldon Barrister sheana@wheeldonlegal.com
Kristin Stammer
Shortland Chambers elliott@shortlandchambers.co.nz
Griffith Hack Lawyers anne.mak@griffithhack.com
Corrs Chambers Westgarth stephen.stern@corrs.com.au
Phillipa Muir Simpson Grierson Auckland
Stephen Woodbury enjoys an excellent reputation in the market for his vast expe rience in industrial relations and anti-dis crimination law.
Richard Bunting is highlighted as a senior lawyer in the field who stands out for his expertise in expatriate employment issues and superannuation.
Here, we highlight 61 leading lawyers who are highly regarded in Labour, Employment & Benefits praised for their outstanding work tackling workplace matters and complex employment disputes.
Kiely Thompson Caisley’s Peter Kiely is highlighted for his “extensive understanding of the New Zealand human resources legal framework”.
Dan Williams is a widely praised practi tioner whose practice encompasses super annuation, workplace restructuring and health and safety.
Lea Constantine is regarded by market observers as a leading practitioner in the industry for her work in health and safety law.
John Tuck
Corrs Chambers Westgarth Melbourne
LABOUR, EMPLOYMENT & BENEFITS
Herbert Smith Freehills’ Miles Bastick is held in high esteem thanks to his work on a diverse range of employment and health and safety matters.
Jim Fox is commended as a strategic advisor to private and public sector clients in the full spectrum of employment matters.
Stephen Woodbury Ashurst Sydney
Corrs Chambers Westgarth’s John Tuck earns acclaim for his counsel on whis tle-blowing and other employment matters and is sought after by governments, busi nesses and institutions.
Steven Amendola at Kingston Reid is high lighted as a well-rounded practitioner and litigator in strategic dispute resolution work.
Joydeep Hor at People + Culture Strategies is an eminent labour and employment lawyer whose "international background and expe rience place him as an excellent partner to work with on cross-border issues".
Justin Bourke QC is recognised as a proficient litigator in workplace matters who pays “extraordinary attention to detail”.
Michael Harmer at Harmers Workplace Lawyers is recognised as a top name in the
New Zealand
Josh Bornstein at Maurice Blackburn ranks prominently in our research and is regarded as “one of the best employee union lawyers in MinterEllison’sAustralia”.
Frank Parry QC at Aickin Chambers is praised by respondents as a highly skilled expert in employment contracts and indus trial disputes.
Penny Swarbrick from SBM Legal is noted by sources as “an experienced and capable practitioner” who is a leading name in New Zealand for employment matters.
Paul O'Grady QC at Victorian Bar is recog nised as a prominent practitioner in the field who excels in health and safety law as well as discrimination and equal opportunity matters.
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Chris Oliver is highly regarded amongst peers who commend him for his significant expertise in industrial relations and complex employment disputes.
Miles Bastick Herbert Smith Freehills Sydney
Darren Perry at Seyfarth Shaw is endorsed by peers for his work across termination of employees, remuneration and industrial action.
PG Hely Chambers’ Harry Dixon SC is one of the leading names in the employment market when it comes to work health and safety laws.
Simpson Grierson’s Phillipa Muir is interna tionally renowned as a leading name in New Zealand, standing out for her involvement in high-profile cases in complex areas of employment law.
Australia
Most Highly Regarded
Joydeep Hor People + Culture Strategies Sydney
market who specialises in “high-profile, cutting-edge plaintiff work”.
Ashurst performs well with six listings in this chapter.
Rachel Doyle SC has built up an impres sive repertoire of employment matters, acting as a leading specialist in employment and discrimination law.
Saul Harben at Clayton Utz is a key figure in the market who advises on employment and safety matters for a range of clients in the energy and resources sector.
Labour, Employment & Benefits whoswholegal.com
Simon Lapthorne is singled out by sources for his experience in discipli nary investigations, restructuring and redundancies.
Paul O'Grady QC Victorian Bar paul.ogrady@vicbar.com.au Chris Oliver
Joydeep Hor People + Culture Strategies
WWL says: Joydeep Hor is an eminent labour and employment lawyer whose "international background and experience place him as an excellent partner to work with on cross-border issues".
Steven Amendola
Richard Bunting Ashurst
People + Culture Strategies chris.oliver@peopleculture.com.au Frank Parry QC Aickin Chambers frankparry@vicbar.com.au
Seyfarth Shaw LLP dperry@seyfarth.com
Lea Constantine Ashurst
Rachel Doyle SC
Ashurst adrian.morris@ashurst.com
Stuart Pill Clayton Utz spill@claytonutz.com
Yaseen Shariff
Henry Skene
Graeme Smith Herbert Smith Freehills graeme.smith@hsf.com
Seyfarth Shaw LLP cgardner@seyfarth.com
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Graham Smith
Tel: +61 2 8094
Labour, Employment & Benefits whoswholegal.com
Marc Felman
Herbert Smith Freehills miles.bastick@hsf.com
Lander & Rogers jriekert@landers.com.au
Justin L Bourke QC
255 George Street Sydney, NSW 2000
snapoli@mauriceblackburn.com.au
King & Wood Mallesons nathan.hodge@au.kwm.com
RussellAustraliaAllen
Joydeep Hor*
In 2010, Joydeep founded a groundbreaking practice in the legal industry, People and Culture Strategies (PCS). It was established to be unlike any other legal firm, with an emphasis on working with clients to prevent disputation and legal problems arising within their organisations, as opposed to a mere “reactive” provider. PCS now serves over 1,250 employers (with a particularly strong repu tation for sensitive employee separation issues, matters of workplace bullying and harassment, and strategic solutions to people-management challenges).
Paul Brown Baker McKenzie paul.brown@bakermckenzie.com
Paul Burns Corrs Chambers Westgarth paul.burns@corrs.com.au
Jack de Flamingh Corrs Chambers Westgarth jack.de.flamingh@corrs.com.au
Victorian Bar
Nick Ruskin
Nominees have been selected based on independentcomprehensive,surveywork with both general counsel and private practitioners worldwide.
Christopher O'Grady QC Victorian Bar cogrady@vicbar.com.au
Louise Russell
Kingston Reid steven.amendola@kingstonreid.com
lea.constantine@ashurst.com
Herbert Smith Freehills russell.allen@hsf.com
Elizabeth Raper SC 5 Wentworth elizabeth.raper@5wentworth.com
Harmers Workplace Lawyers michael.harmer@harmers.com.au Jane Harvey Ashurst jane.harvey@ashurst.com
Australia
PG Hely Chambers hjd@pghelychambers.com.au
Michael Chaaya Corrs Chambers Westgarth michael.chaaya@corrs.com.au
Joydeep started his career at a global firm, before moving to a specialist workplace rela tions firm where he was made an equity partner at 28 and was also elected managing partner (2005–2010). Joydeep’s first book Inside Employee Screening was published in 1999 and he has authored several books since, including Managing Workplace Behaviour , Managing Termination of Employment and Finders Keepers: A Guide to Attracting and Retaining Great Employees . He has been a keynote speaker at conventions and industry events, and regularly provides comments for television, radio and print media. Joydeep represents Australia at the International Forum on Employment Law.
Johnson Winter & Slattery louise.russell@jws.com.au
Clayton Utz gsmith@claytonutz.com
DIRECTORY
Joydeep studied at the University of Sydney for both his undergraduate degree (majoring in English literature with his bachelor of laws (honours)) and his master of laws (focusing on labour and employ ment law). Joydeep has been ranked as a leading lawyer in Chambers (2010–present) and Doyle’s Guide , and he was recognised as Australia’s 2016 Workplace Relations Lawyer of the Year at Corporate LiveWire’s Legal Awards.
Adrian Morris
Level 29
richard.bunting@ashurst.com
K&L Gates LLP nick.ruskin@klgates.com
Aickin Chambers
Joydeep Hor is a graduate of Harvard Business School’s Owner-President Management Programme and one of Australia’s highest-profile lawyers and legal entrepreneurs.
12 Wentworth Selborne Chambers yshariff@12thfloor.com.au
Maddocks ross.jackson@maddocks.com.au Leon Levine MinterEllison leon.levine@minterellison.com Michelle Levy
An asterisk denotes practitioners who have profiles in the preceding pages.
Aickin Chambers marc.felman@vicbar.com.au Jim Fox MinterEllison jim.fox@minterellison.com
Chris Gardner
Saul Harben Clayton Utz sharben@claytonutz.com
Allens michelle.levy@allens.com.au
Seyfarth Shaw LLP hskene@seyfarth.com
Maddocks bruce.heddle@maddocks.com.au Nathan Hodge
Josh Bornstein
Maged Girgis MinterEllison maged.girgis@minterellison.com
Miles Bastick
Maurice Blackburn
State Chambers simon.meehan@statechambers.net
Only specialists who have met independent international research criteria are listed.
joydeep.hor@peopleculture.com.au3101www.peopleculture.com.au
Julian Riekert
Darren Perry
Peter Charteris Sparke Helmore peter.charteris@sparke.com.au
People + Culture Strategies joydeep.hor@peopleculture.com.au Ian Humphreys Ashurst ian.humphreys@ashurst.com Ross Jackson
Harry Dixon SC
Michael Harmer
Bruce Heddle
Simon R Meehan
Clayton Utz dtrindade@claytonutz.com
Aickin Chambers
John Rooney
Lander & Rogers twoods@landers.com.au
Kiely Thompson Caisley caisley@ktc.co.nz
MinterEllison daniel.williams@minterellison.com
Michael Vrisakis
Tim Clarke Bell Gully tim.clarke@bellgully.com
Stuart Wood QC
Simon Lapthorne Kiely Thompson Caisley lapthorne@ktc.co.nz
Herbert Smith Freehills michael.vrisakis@hsf.com
Rob Towner Richmond Chambers towner@richmondchambers.co.nz
Dan Trindade
New Zealand
Andrew Caisley
MinterEllison gordon.williams@minterellison.com
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SBM Legal don@sbmlegal.co.nz
Gordon Williams
Phillipa Muir Simpson Grierson phillipa.muir@simpsongrierson.com
Stephen Woodbury Ashurst stephen.woodbury@ashurst.com
Labour, Employment & Benefits whoswholegal.com
Tony Woods
Don Mackinnon
Corrs Chambers Westgarth john.tuck@corrs.com.au
Simpson Grierson john.rooney@simpsongrierson.com
John Tuck
Dan Williams
Peter Kiely Kiely Thompson Caisley kiely@ktc.co.nz
Penny Swarbrick SBM Legal penny@sbmlegal.co.nz
Richard Watts with Simpson Grierson attracts widespread plaudits for his “ability to under stand client needs” and “fantastic trademark experience”.
Bernard O'Shea of Norton Rose Fulbright Australia stands out as “a leading lawyer for life sciences transactions”.
Wayne Condon with Biopharmalex stands out as “a fantastic lawyer and strategist” with vast experience in complex litigation.
Bernard O’Shea
Kim O'Connell attracts widespread plaudits for her meticulous approach to life science matters, including generics.
New AndrewZealandBrownQC of Bankside Chambers is “a leading barrister” with prestigious experi ence in IP matters on behalf of clients across the life sciences sector.
SC at Ninth Floor Selborne Chambers comes highly recommended as “an outstanding lawyer for life sciences”, with peers acclaiming her “fantastic technical Corrsknowledge”.Chambers
Katrina Howard SC Ninth Floor Selborne Chambers Sydney
Colin Loveday receives widespread endorsements for his adept handling of high-profile class actions and consumer product claims, particularly for clients in the pharmaceutical and life sciences sectors.
Grant Fisher has “an excellent under standing of science matters” and is “an outstanding solicitor”.
Freehills’ Shaun McVicar comes highly recommended for his exten sive experience assisting pharmaceuticals in a range of complex disputes.
Most Highly Regarded
Corrs Chambers Westgarth Melbourne
Bruce Caine QC of the Victorian Bar is “an excellent lawyer” and “the expert as presenting complex arguments in an easy-to-understand way”.
Westgarth’s Odette Gourley cuts a distinguished figure in the life sciences sector as “an excellent strategist”.
Clayton Utz come highly recommended with six lawyers listed here.
Grant Fisher
John Collins possesses over 30 years’ experience assisting large-scale pharma ceutical companies in the gamut of IP and technology matters.
LIFE SCIENCES
Nigel Bowen Chambers’ Christian Dimitriadis SC is applauded by peers and clients alike as “a practitioner always in demand for life sciences matters”.
KatrinaAustraliaHoward
At Maddocks, Ben Miller has “a deep under standing of technical issues” and is further heralded as “a highly effective practitioner”.
Colin Loveday
Corrs Chambers Westgarth Sydney
Odette Gourley
Wayne McMaster at Wayne McMaster Intellectual Property Counsel is a highly regarded lawyer and “a top-tier patent Herbertattorney”.Smith
Norton Rose Fulbright Melbourne
Matthew Swinn
Clayton Utz Sydney
King & Wood Mallesons Melbourne
King & Wood Mallesons cement their fantastic reputation, entering three lawyers below.
Kate Hay has a sterling reputation for her leading practice assisting clients in a range of patent and trademark matters.
Robert Cooper with MinterEllison is lauded by commentators as “a go-to lawyer for complex generics work”.
Greg Williams Clayton Utz Sydney
Life Sciences whoswholegal.com
WWL are delighted to announce that 41 leading lawyers are ranked in this year’s life sciences chapter, thanks to their outstanding work assisting clients on a range of contentious and non-contentious matters.
Matthew Swinn stands out as a leading IP lawyer with prestigious expertise in complex life sciences litigation.
Greg Williams is “exceptionally good in life sciences litigation”, according to sources who herald his “impressive track record in the sector”.
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Davies Collison Cave Pty Ltd pdewar@dcc.com
Odette Gourley
Clayton Utz rmcinnes@claytonutz.com
Only specialists who have met independent international research criteria are listed.
Andrew Morrison Clayton Utz amorrison@claytonutz.com
Philip Kerr
john.fairbairn@minterellison.com
King & Wood Mallesons matthew.swinn@au.kwm.com
DIRECTORY
Katrina Howard SC
MinterEllison
Bruce N Caine QC Victorian Bar cainesec@vicbar.com.au
MinterEllison robert.cooper@minterellison.com
Robert Gapes Simpson Grierson robert.gapes@simpsongrierson.com Richard Watts Simpson Grierson richard.watts@simpsongrierson.com
Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan philipkerr@quinnemanuel.com
Ben Miller Maddocks ben.miller@maddocks.com.au
Mary Still Clayton Utz mstill@claytonutz.com
Corrs Chambers Westgarth grant.fisher@corrs.com.au
Kate Hay
Stuart Clark AM SSC Advisory
Nicholas Tyacke
Christian Dimitriadis SC Nigel Bowen Chambers cd@nigelbowen.com.au
King & Wood Mallesons kate.hay@au.kwm.com
Robert Cooper
Ninth Floor Selborne Chambers khoward@selbornechambers.com.au
Bernard O'Shea
Nominees have been selected based on independentcomprehensive,surveywork with both general counsel and private practitioners worldwide.
Lisa Taliadoros
Grant Fisher
Paul Dewar
Clayton Utz cloveday@claytonutz.com
Shaun McVicar
Wayne McMaster Wayne McMaster Intellectual Property Counsel wayne@waynemcmaster.com.au
Davies Collison Cave Law ipascarl@davies.com.au
Patrick Sands K&L Gates LLP
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John Collins Clayton Utz jcollins@claytonutz.com
Herbert Smith Freehills kristin.stammer@hsf.com
New Zealand
Herbert Smith Freehills shaun.mcvicar@hsf.com
Tenth Floor Chambers bannon@tenthfloor.org
5 Wentworth julian.cooke@5wentworth.com
John Fairbairn
Colin Loveday
Norton Rose Fulbright Australia bernard.oshea@nortonrosefulbright.com
Wayne Condon Biopharmalex wayne.condon@biopharmalex.com.au
Ian Pascarl
DLA Piper Australia nicholas.tyacke@dlapiper.com Greg Williams
Clayton Utz gwilliams@claytonutz.com Chen Yang Sidley Austin LLP cyang@sidley.com
Julian Cooke
Anthony Muratore Jones Day amuratore@jonesday.com
King & Wood Mallesons kim.oconnell@au.kwm.com
Richard Hamer Allens richard.hamer@allens.com.au
Matthew Swinn
Life Sciences whoswholegal.com
Ross McInnes
TonyAustraliaBannonSC
Patrick.Sands@klgates.com David Shavin QC Emmerson Chambers david@shavin.com.au Kellech Smith Ashurst kellech.smith@ashurst.com Kristin Stammer
Greg Arthur Clifton Chambers greg.arthur@cliftonchambers.co.nz Andrew Brown QC Bankside Chambers andrew@andrewbrown.co.nz
Corrs Chambers Westgarth odette.gourley@corrs.com.au
Jones Day ltaliadoros@jonesday.com
Teresa Nicoletti Mills Oakley tnicoletti@millsoakley.com.au Kim O'Connell
Jon Webster is a senior statesman who excels across the full gamut of M&A and corporate governance law.
Herbert Smith Freehills Melbourne
Most Highly Regarded
Andrew Rich garners plaudits from market commentators for his work on key acquisitions and corporate governance issues spanning sectors from banking and insur ance to media and telecoms.
Allens stands out with nine listings.
Niro Ananda is a top choice among private equity firms, investors and businesses for his wealth of experience across syndicated and closed-door M&A transactions, securities offerings and portfolio restructurings.
Andrew Walker is a revered practitioner who maximises clients’ interests in mergers and demergers, takeovers and acquisitions.
Baden Furphy achieves recognition for his long-standing practice acting for major clients in prominent mergers and demergers in the public and private sectors.
Neil Pathak earns praise for his deep expertise in high-value acquisitions, capital raising and takeovers of controlling interest.
Peter Cook is a well-respected corpo rate lawyer, routinely instructed in signifi cant domestic and cross-border acquisitions, competitive sale processes and takeovers.
Tom Story is a key name in the M&A space, endorsed by peers for his astute advi sory work in acquisitions and demergers involving retail, telecoms, healthcare and investment companies.
David Friedlander
Craig Henderson Allens Melbourne
Philippa Stone
Andrew Walker Clayton Utz Melbourne
Vijay Cugati is highlighted for his expert guidance on novel business ventures, privatisations, disposals and corporate restructurings.
Rebecca Maslen-Stannage is a go-to name in the Australian M&A market thanks to her outstanding performance in multibil lion-dollar transactions, takeovers and IPOs.
Jon Webster Allens Melbourne
King & Wood Mallesons Sydney
Craig Henderson is an outstanding prac titioner with vast experience advising multi national companies on directors’ duties, joint ventures, and mergers and demergers.
Herbert Smith Freehills Sydney
Baden Furphy
Wendy Rae secures recognition thanks to the breadth of her experience advising domestic and international clients on construction and energy-related acquisition transactions, bid processes and asset sales.
Tony Damian is well regarded by sources for his strategic and practical approach when it comes to intricate and commercially critical M&A transactions.
Gilbert + Tobin Melbourne
Richard Kriedemann garners praise for his top-notch practice handling privatisations and divestments, capital raising and govern ance matters for construction, mining and financial corporations.
Stephen Minns is an expert in corporate and M&A law with a focus on the telecoms, media and tech sectors.
Mark McNamara maintains an esteemed practice focusing on public and private M&A, takeovers and securities offerings.
Quentin Digby is highly sought after by C-suite executives, board members and corporate counsels for his guidance in a broad range of governance matters.
M&A AND GOVERNANCE
Gilbert + Tobin achieves five listings here.
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John Williamson-Noble is a longstanding figure who comes highly recom mended for his wealth of experience assisting issuers, underwriters and shareholders on
Rodd Levy is recognised by market respondents for his more than three decades of experience facilitating clients in company takeovers, schemes of arrangements and corporate restructurings.
Brendan Groves maintains an estab lished practice in the market focused on high-profile commercial deals, IPOs, fund arrangements and corporate structurings.
Roger Davies is recognised by peers as “a solid corporate M&A lawyer” with a strong track record on sale processes, takeovers and schemes of arrangement.
M&A and Governance whoswholegal.com
This year, WWL is proud to present 68 top-notch practitioners for their stellar work managing a spectrum of corporate deals, including acquisitions, takeovers and IPOs.
Tim Bednall is a highly regarded specialist in M&A and corporate governance whose profound ability in securing positive results for clients is greatly appreciated.
Clayton Utz excels with seven listings here.
Rory Moriarty inspires confidence in clients with in-depth knowledge of mergers, takeovers, privatisations and financing origi nating from the natural resources, infrastruc ture and retail markets.
At King & Wood Mallesons, eight practitioners are listed for their expertise in the sector.
David Friedlander ranks highly among peers thanks to his first-rate advice provided to bidders, shareholders and underwriters in takeovers, securities offerings and share holder disputes.
Herbert Smith Freehills distinguishes itself as a leading firm with 10 individuals listed.
Philippa Stone is held in high esteem by blue-chip investment institutions, banks and powerhouses for her first-rate advice on capital raisings, privatisation negotiations and restructurings.
Australia
Guy Alexander runs an impressive prac tice representing infrastructure, energy and financial clients in mergers, hostile takeovers and trust schemes.
Neil Pathak
Tony Damian
Peter Cook
Allens
Richard Kriedemann Allens
Herbert Smith Freehills justinofarrell1@gmail.com
Brendan Groves Clayton Utz bgroves@claytonutz.com
Ashurst
Herbert Smith Freehills tony.damian@hsf.com
Rodd Levy
Andrew Lumsden
Clayton Utz rmoriarty@claytonutz.com
Rebecca Maslen-Stannage
Neil Pathak
Robert Nicholson
John Elliott
Craig Henderson Allens craig.henderson@allens.com.au
Bart Oude-Vrielink MinterEllison bart.oude-vrielink@minterellison.com
Gilbert + Tobin npathak@gtlaw.com.au
King & Wood Mallesons meredith.paynter@au.kwm.com
vijay.cugati@allens.com.au
Aaron Kenavan Allen & Overy LLP aaron.kenavan@allenovery.com
Norton Rose Fulbright Australia john.elliott@nortonrosefulbright.com
Herbert Smith Freehills rodd.levy@hsf.com
Herbert Smith Freehills baden.furphy@hsf.com
richard.kriedemann@allens.com.au
Mark Paganin
M&A and Governance whoswholegal.com
Ashley Poke PricewaterhouseCoopers ashley.r.poke@pwc.com
Costas Condoleon
Herbert Smith Freehills rebecca.maslen-stannage@hsf.com
Costas Condoleon is singled out by sources who celebrate his encyclopaedic knowledge on hostile bids, schemes of arrangement and IPOs.
Herbert Smith Freehills priscilla.bryans@hsf.com
Tony Symons of Clarendon Lawyers is entrusted with a wide range of transnational merger deals thanks to his years of experi ence representing public and private spon sors and corporates.
garry.besson@ashurst.com
Gilbert + Tobin pcook@gtlaw.com.au
Vijay Cugati
PwC Legal Australia karen.evans-cullen@pwc.com
stuart.mcculloch@allens.com.au
Robert Austin at University Chambers is a leading practitioner in corporate and commercial law with a strong track record in public and private M&As.
New Zealand
MinterEllison bruce.cowley@minterellison.com
Anna Buchly from Bell Gully impresses sources with her top-tier counsel on complex securities offerings, business venture struc tures, compliance exercises and acquisitions.
Barry Brown concentrates on helping clients obtain optimal results in local and cross-border M&A transactions, including privatisations, takeovers and securities
Greg Golding Ashurst greg.golding@ashurst.com
Tim Bednall
King & Wood Mallesons stephen.minns@au.kwm.com
Richard.Lustig@bakermckenzie.com
Gilbert + Tobin ccondoleon@gtlaw.com.au
Garry Besson
Haydn Wong is singled out by sources for his top-notch advisory work on mergers, capital raisings and company reorganisations.
Michael Parshall
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Rory Moriarty
Allens
Roger Davies
Stuart McCulloch Allens
Stephen Minns
Chapman Tripp’s Pip England excels in complex and hostile mergers and acquisi tions for a diverse range of clients.
Justin O'Farrell
Craig Semple is well versed in corpo rate and commercial law as he regularly represents leading Australian corporates in mergers, privatisations and bid negotiations.
King & Wood Mallesons david.friedlander@au.kwm.com
John Strowger is a standout individual who masterfully navigates all aspects of mergers and acquisitions, takeovers and IPOs.
James Gibson is highly sought after by market-leading financial institutions, spon sors and corporations in domestic and inter national IPOs, acquisitions and divestments.
partner David Quigg of Quigg Partners maintains a top-drawer practice which sees him advise investors, acquirers and targets on public and private mergers, divestments and transactions.
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Richard Lustig Baker McKenzie
King & Wood Mallesons roger.davies@au.kwm.com
Michael Linehan Clayton Utz mlinehan@claytonutz.com
Ashurst’s Garry Besson is a senior figure in the M&A arena, revered by respondents for his expert handling of complex M&As, corpo rate restructurings and governance issues.
Karen Evans-Cullen
Clayton Utz mpaganin@claytonutz.com
Baden Furphy
Priscilla Bryans
Rodney T Halstead Clayton Utz rhalstead@claytonutz.com
Clayton Utz nananda@claytonutz.com
notable IPOs, equity financing and corporate governance matters.
GuyAustraliaAlexander
Robert (Bob) Austin University Chambers austin@universitychambers.com.au
Meredith Paynter
Only specialists who have met independent international research criteria are listed.
Quentin Digby
King & Wood Mallesons mark.mcnamara@au.kwm.com
King & Wood Mallesons tim.bednall@au.kwm.com
Mark McNamara
Niro Ananda
Herbert Smith Freehills quentin.digby@hsf.com
Herbert Smith Freehills robert.nicholson@hsf.com
Nominees have been selected based on independentcomprehensive,surveywork with both general counsel and private practitioners worldwide.
David Friedlander
Allen & Overy LLP michael.parshall@allenovery.com
Bruce Cowley
guy.alexander@allens.com.au
Corrs Chambers Westgarth andrew.lumsden@corrs.com.au
Allens tom.story@allens.com.au
David J Quigg
Chapman Tripp tim.tubman@chapmantripp.com
M&A and Governance whoswholegal.com
Damian Reichel
Clayton Utz awalker@claytonutz.com
Bell Gully haydn.wong@bellgully.com
Herbert Smith Freehills andrew.rich@hsf.com
Craig Semple
Simpson Grierson michael.pollard@simpsongrierson.com
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Allens
Andrew Rich
john.steven@minterellison.com
Wendy Rae
Tom Story
Tony Symons
Roger Wallis Chapman Tripp roger.wallis@chapmantripp.com
Allens
wendy.rae@allens.com.au
Haydn Wong
John Sartori
James Gibson Bell Gully james.gibson@bellgully.com
Barry Brown Chapman Tripp barry.brown@chapmantripp.com
Andrew Walker
Johnson Winter & Slattery damian.reichel@jws.com.au
Ian Ramsay
Melbourne Law School i.ramsay@unimelb.edu.au
Ashurst
Gilbert + Tobin csemple@gtlaw.com.au
Peter Stirling
John Steven MinterEllison
Herbert Smith Freehills philippa.stone@hsf.com
Clarendon Lawyers tony.symons@clarendonlawyers.com.au
King & Wood Mallesons jason.watts@au.kwm.com
jon.webster@allens.com.au
New Zealand
Robert Simkiss
Peter Hinton Simpson Grierson peter.hinton@simpsongrierson.com
Michael Pollard
Quigg Partners davidquigg@quiggpartners.com Silvana Schenone MinterEllisonRuddWatts silvana.schenone@minterellison.co.nz
John Williamson-Noble Gilbert + Tobin jwilliamson-noble@gtlaw.com.au
Jason Watts
Anna Buchly Bell Gully anna.buchly@bellgully.com Pip England Chapman Tripp pip.england@chapmantripp.com
Allens robert.simkiss@allens.com.au
john.sartori@ashurst.com
John Strowger
King & Wood Mallesons peter.stirling@au.kwm.com
Jon Webster
Philippa Stone
Chapman Tripp john.strowger@chapmantripp.com
Tim Tubman
Peter Seidel at Arnold Bloch Leibler is highly commended as an “outstanding” practitioner in the market, working to promote human rights in Australia through his expert legal advice.
Jason Behrendt of Chalk & Behrendt is lauded as a go-to practitioner for native title matters, drawing on a wealth of experience as an adviser on Aboriginal land rights.
Philip Hunter of HWL Ebsworth draws praise as an “excellent” practitioner with over twenty years’ experience in native title law.
New MatanukuZealandMahuika, founder of Kāhui Legal, is a clear leader in the field, recognised for his expertise in negotiating Māori land law issues.
Jonathan Fulcher of HopgoodGanim Lawyers receives widespread acclaim for his “bril liant” negotiation work on native title issues.
NATIVE TITLE & MĀORI LAW
Tony Denholder Ashurst Perth
Ben Zillman at Allens stands out as “a top-tier practitioner” in native title cases and regularly advises on native title and cultural heritage issues.
This chapter shines the light on 14 specialists in native title law for their expertise in cultural heritage management, negotiating indigenous land agreements and related litigious matters.
TonyAustraliaDenholder at Ashurst tops our rankings as a lawyer “highly rated” for his expertise in native title law.
Sally Audeyev from King & Wood Mallesons ranks prominently for her native title and heritage practice, highly recommended by commentators as “a fantastic lawyer”.
Sean Bowden at Bowden McCormack enjoys a fantastic reputation as “an excellent tradi tional owner lawyer” and is experienced in advising on Aboriginal development projects.
Native Title & Māori Law whoswholegal.com
Most Highly Regarded
Chalk & Behrendt’s founder Andrew Chalk has built up an impressive practice earning him a strong reputation for his work repre senting Indigenous bodies in native title cases.
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Paul Majurey of Atkins Holm Majurey excels on the Māori law stage, drawing on a wealth of experience advising clients on negotiations relating to the Treaty of Waitangi and other land law issues.
Nominees have been selected based on independentcomprehensive,surveywork with both general counsel and private practitioners worldwide.
Jenny Humphris
WWL says: Jenny Humphris is a renowned specialist in native title and cultural heritage law who regularly advises a range of public and private entities on native title claims and infrastructure projects.
Jenny is listed as a recommended Australian native title lawyer in Doyle’s Guide.
Mark Geritz Clayton Utz mgeritz@claytonutz.com
Arnold Bloch Leibler
Jason Behrendt
Andrew Chalk
Jonathan Fulcher
King & Wood Mallesons sally.audeyev@au.kwm.com
Tony Denholder Ashurst tony.denholder@ashurst.com
Geoff Gishubl Ashurst geoff.gishubl@ashurst.com
Chalk & Behrendt achalk@chalkbehrendt.com.au
Paul F Majurey Atkins Holm Majurey paul.majurey@ahjmlaw.com
Kahui Legal Matanuku@kahuilegal.co.nz
300 Queen Street Brisbane, QLD 4000 Tel: +61 7 3135
Level 1
Australia
Jenny represents local governments, govern ment corporations, developers, pastoral holders and other public and private entities as respondent parties to the majority of native title claims in Queensland. She also regularly provides advice on the native title and Aboriginal cultural heritage implications of government, private infrastructure and renewable projects.
Chalk & Behrendt jason.behrendt@chalkbehrendt.com.au
Jenny specialises in native title and Aboriginal cultural heritage law, with extensive experience in native title proceedings, native title project advice, Aboriginal cultural heritage project advice, Indigenous land dealings, and government advisory.
Native Title & Māori Law whoswholegal.com
An asterisk denotes practitioners who have profiles in the preceding pages.
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HopgoodGanim Lawyers j.fulcher@hopgoodganim.com.au
Sean Bowden Bowden McCormack sean@bowden-mccormack.com.au
Jenny Humphris* Holding Redlich jenny.humphris@holdingredlich.com Philip Hunter HWL Ebsworth phunter@hwle.com.au
New MatanukuZealandMahuika
Jenny is a partner in national Australian law firm Holding Redlich. She has advised local govern ments and government-owned entities on govern ance, property, native title and cultural heritage issues for over 30 years.
Holding Redlich
Peter Seidel
jenny.humphris@holdingredlich.com0690www.holdingredlich.com
SallyAustraliaAudeyev
Ben Zillmann Allens ben.zillmann@allens.com.au
Only specialists who have met independent international research criteria are listed.
Nathan Cahill Gilbert + Tobin ncahill@gtlaw.com.au
David Eliakim receives widespread endorsements as “one of the biggest names in the market” when it comes to advising real estate and investment funds in the property sector.
NikkiAustraliaBentley
David Eliakim
independent
Michael Lawson ranks highly among peers thanks to his strong international prac tice advising on investment funds, structures and products.
have been selected based on independentcomprehensive,surveywork with both
Michael Lawson
Australia
Stuart Johnson of MinterEllison impresses market sources with his first-rate advice on the establishment, structuring and promo tion of funds.
King & Wood Mallesons james.boynton@au.kwm.com
michael.lawson@minterellison.com
john.moutsopoulos@kpmg.com.au
Ernst & Young nikki.bentley@au.ey.com
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At Ernst & Young, Nikki Bentley is highly esteemed by market observers who commend her work on fund establish ment, product disclosure and distribution, with particular expertise in alternative investments.
John Moutsopoulos with KPMG garners plaudits for his top-notch practice which sees him adeptly advise fund managers and inves tors on a broad range of private fund-related matters.
Mark McFarlane enjoys a fantastic repu tation in the market thanks to his extensive experience advising on structured funds and transactions.
John Moutsopoulos
Fadi C Khoury Corrs Chambers Westgarth fadi.khoury@corrs.com.au
King & Wood Mallesons performs well with three listings.
Stuart Johnson MinterEllison stuart.johnson@minterellison.com
KPMG
Fadi Khoury from Corrs Chambers Westgarth is highlighted by peers as “very active in the private funds space” and is regularly instructed by a range of high-profile clients.
Jim Boynton
Gilbert + Tobin’s Nathan Cahill maintains a strong track-record advising on fund product design, strategies, and regulatory issues.
Private Funds whoswholegal.com
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In this chapter, we highlight nine practitioners for their standout work in the private funds space, where they excel in regulatory and fund management matters.
Nominees general counsel and private practitioners worldwide.
Only specialists who have met international research criteria are listed.
King & Wood Mallesons mark.mcfarlane@au.kwm.com
King & Wood Mallesons david.eliakim@au.kwm.com
MinterEllison
Jim Boynton is “a long-standing practi tioner in the field” who is highly sought after by financial institutions, fund managers, institutional investors and insurers.
PRIVATE FUNDS
Mark McFarlane
Peter O’Donahoo Peter O’Donahoo – Lawyer Melbourne
Most Highly Regarded
PRODUCT LIABILITY DEFENCE
New Zealand
Clayton Utz performs well with five listings.
Andrew Morrison ranks prominently in the market thanks to his expert handling of class actions in pharmaceutical and commercial claims.
Product Liability Defence whoswholegal.com
Colin Loveday is widely recognised as a leader in the field and is heralded as “an icon in Australian law” for his expertise in consumer product claims.
Greg Williams Clayton Utz Sydney
Ross McInnes enjoys an excellent reputa tion in the market and is recognised as a clear in enforcement and remediation matters.
Peter O’Donahoo at Peter O’Donahoo –Lawyer possesses vast experience defending product claims and is deemed “a pleasure to work with” by market respondents.
Here, we highlight 18 practitioners who are distinguished for their outstanding work on class actions and commercial disputes.
Australia
Ross Drinnan from Allens is a reputable prac titioner who is endorsed for his strategic work in class actions and product liability matters.
Greg Williams is a well-renowned prac titioner who garners plaudits for his adept handling of major class actions and product safety issues in a range of industries, including automotive, pharmaceutical and banking.
Alexandra Rose is highlighted by peers as a seasoned practitioner, drawing praise for her work with leading pharmaceutical companies.
Michelle Fox at Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan is commended as “a strong litigator for product liability and class actions”.
Stuart Clark AM at SSC Advisory is highly regarded amongst peers for his outstanding work defending claims in the Australian market.
Colin Loveday Clayton Utz Sydney
Respondents consider Michael Mills a seasoned litigator who frequently acts on some of the most notable cases and commer cial disputes.
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Andrew Morrison Clayton Utz Sydney
At Simpson Grierson, Robert Gapes is regarded as one of the go-to product liability lawyers in the market, with “no one else coming close to his experience”.
StuartAustraliaClarkAM
Nominees have been selected based on independentcomprehensive,surveywork with both general counsel and private practitioners worldwide.
WWL says: Colin Loveday receives wide spread endorsements for his adept handling of high-profile class actions and consumer product claims, particularly for clients in the pharmaceutical and life sciences sectors.
Colin also has a special interest in advising manufacturing, pharmaceutical and medical device clients on regulatory requirements, clinical trials, labelling and advertising issues, product recalls and hazard alerts, and priorities management issues. He practised as a barrister in New South Wales between 1985 and 1990, when he became a partner at Clayton Utz.
Colin Loveday Clayton Utz
Colin Loveday is a senior partner in the Clayton Utz product liability and class actions group. He is an experienced trial lawyer with particular expertise in the defence of class actions and complex commer cial disputes. He has worked extensively with defence lawyers in other jurisdictions in the coor dinated defence of multinational mass tort claims.
Product Liability Defence whoswholegal.com
Over the past two decades, Colin has been inti mately involved in the development of Australia's product liability laws and in the majority of class actions and mass tort cases in this area. His defence work includes a variety of prescription products and medical devices, infrastructure failures, financial products and other consumer products. Colin is internationally recognised for his work in the field of drug and device litigation. He has worked extensively with in-house counsel and lawyers in the US and Europe developing inter national defence strategies and working with inter national expert witnesses.
SSC Advisory Ross Drinnan Allens ross.drinnan@allens.com.au Mark Elvy Ashurst mark.elvy@ashurst.com Michelle Fox Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan michellefox@quinnemanuel.com Tricia Hobson DLA Piper Australia tricia.hobson@dlapiper.com Annette Hughes Corrs Chambers Westgarth annette.hughes@corrs.com.au Colin Loveday* Clayton Utz cloveday@claytonutz.com
Level 15 1 Bligh Sydney,Street2000
Ross McInnes Clayton Utz rmcinnes@claytonutz.com
Sarah Armstrong Shortland Chambers sarah.armstrong@shortlandchambers.co.nz Robert Gapes Simpson Grierson robert.gapes@simpsongrierson.com
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Michael Mills Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan michaelmills@quinnemanuel.com Andrew Morrison Clayton Utz amorrison@claytonutz.com
An asterisk denotes practitioners who have profiles in the preceding pages.
Only specialists who have met independent international research criteria are listed.
Colin was formerly on the board of directors of the International Association of Defense Counsel, a member of the IADC, the Australian Product Liability Association and the Defense Research Institute, and is former chair of the product law and advertising committee of the International Bar Association.
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Tel: +61 2 9353 cloveday@claytonutz.com4193www.claytonutz.com
New Zealand
Peter O'Donahoo Peter O'Donahoo - Lawyer Alexandra Rose Clayton Utz alexandra.rose@claytonutz.com Moira Saville King & Wood Mallesons moira.saville@au.kwm.com Duncan Travis Allens Duncan.Travis@allens.com.au James Whittaker Corrs Chambers Westgarth james.whittaker@corrs.com.au Greg Williams Clayton Utz gwilliams@claytonutz.com
Simon Lynch is renowned for his “strong focus on financing matters”, as well as his meticulous approach to complex restructurings.
Claire Rogers comes highly recom mended for her vast experience acting for lenders and sponsors in acquisition and finance matters.
Herbert Smith Freehills LLP Sydney
Phillip Cornwell is “an excellent oper ator in financing” and receives widespread endorsement for his first-rate practice across a range of transactions.
Herbertfinancings.Smith
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Jeff Clark King & Wood Mallesons Melbourne
Most Highly Regarded
Gilbert + Tobin excels with four lawyers recommended here.
John Schembri is widely vaunted for his “excellent financing practice” and deep expertise in large-scale projects.
Project Finance whoswholegal.com
Rob Watt sits “in the upper echelons” of project finance lawyers, according to impressed market commentators.
Gerard Pike stands out as a leading prac titioner for large-scale energy and infrastruc ture project financing.
Peter Doyle Gilbert + Tobin Sydney
Allens cements its leading reputation with four project finance practitioners endorsed.
Tom Fail of Tom Fail Limited stands out across the gamut of project finance transac tions and displays an impressive track record in secured and unsecured financing.
Brendan Quinn at White & Case is renowned for his “deep expertise in project finance”, according to sources who add, “He has excel lent experience across APAC.”
Michael Ryan cuts a distinguished figure for his incisive work assisting clients on large-scale domestic project financing.
Alexander Danne earns plaudits from peers impressed with his top-tier practice assisting a spectrum of stakeholders in project financing and acquisition.
Scott Gardiner has a sterling reputation for his global experience advising clients in project finance and development.
Ben Farnsworth receives widespread acclaim thanks to his top-drawer practice on PPP transactions, as well as on mining, power and water projects.
Jeff Clark is widely recognised as a leading practitioner for project restructuring, financing, development and acquisition.
Brendan Quinn White & Case LLP Melbourne
King & Wood Mallesons earns substantial endorsements and finds four lawyers ranked below.
Peter Doyle is a revered practitioner with substantive experience in infrastructure and energy projects, as well as PPPs.
Erin Wakelin
Richard Gordon with Clifford Chance excels at assisting a wide range of stakeholders in leveraged acquisitions and complex
WWL’s extensive research recommends 34 outstanding project financing lawyers who excel in domestic and international financing matters across a range of sectors.
Mark Upfold is renowned in the project financing space for his astute practice in complex infrastructure and energy project finance.
Freehills’ Erin Wakelin is a go-to lawyer for financing infrastructure across the transport, waste management and natural resource sector.
At Bell Gully, Hugh Kettle is “excellent at representing public and private stakeholders in a wide range of project financing matters”.
Allen & Overy’s Adam Stapledon possesses over 20 years’ assisting lenders and sponsors on a range of lending and financing matters.
PROJECT FINANCE
Corrs Chambers Westgarth david.warren@corrs.com.au
Brendan Quinn
Phillip Cornwell Allens phillip.cornwell@allens.com.au
MatthewAustraliaBubb
Herbert Smith Freehills gerard.pike@hsf.com
White & Case joel.rennie@whitecase.com
Claire Rogers
Herbert Smith Freehills erin.wakelin@hsf.com
New Zealand
David Warren
Allens ben.farnsworth@allens.com.au
Murray King Bell Gully murray.king@bellgully.com
Peter Doyle Gilbert + Tobin pdoyle@gtlaw.com.au
Norton Rose Fulbright Australia joanne.crew@nortonrosefulbright.com
Simon Irvine Ashurst simon.irvine@ashurst.com
Ashurst matthew.bubb@ashurst.com
Josh Sgro White & Case josh.sgro@whitecase.com Adam Stapledon Allen & Overy LLP adam.stapledon@allenovery.com
Richard Gordon
Peter Owles Buddle Findlay peter.owles@buddlefindlay.com Mark Reese Chapman Tripp mark.reese@chapmantripp.com
King & Wood Mallesons scott.gardiner@au.kwm.com
Mark Upfold King & Wood Mallesons mark.upfold@au.kwm.com
Project Finance whoswholegal.com
Marcus Davenport Clayton Utz mdavenport@claytonutz.com
Clayton Utz dfitts@claytonutz.com
Joanne Crew
Ben Farnsworth
Bruce Cooper Clayton Utz bcooper@claytonutz.com
Alexander Danne Gilbert + Tobin adanne@gtlaw.com.au
John Schembri
Tony Holland
King & Wood Mallesons jeff.clark@au.kwm.com
Gilbert + Tobin jschembri@gtlaw.com.au
Erin Wakelin
Geoff Busch Anderson Lloyd geoff.busch@al.nz
Tom Fail
Rob Watt Allens rob.watt@allens.com.au
MinterEllisonRuddWatts tom.fail@minterellison.co.nz
Jeff Clark
Nominees have been selected based on independentcomprehensive,surveywork with both general counsel and private practitioners worldwide.
Only specialists who have met independent international research criteria are listed.
Gerard Pike
Hugh Kettle Bell Gully hugh.kettle@bellgully.com
Michael Ryan Allens michael.ryan@allens.com.au
Joel Rennie
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Clifford Chance richard.gordon@cliffordchance.com
PricewaterhouseCoopers tony.holland@pwc.com
Dan Fitts
Scott Gardiner
Simon Lynch Gilbert + Tobin slynch@gtlaw.com.au
Angus Foley Ashurst angus.foley@ashurst.com
White & Case brendan.quinn@whitecase.com
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King & Wood Mallesons claire.rogers@au.kwm.com
Chris Mitchell impresses market commentators with his top-tier work in construction and infrastructure transactions.
REAL ESTATE
David McLeish Allens Melbourne
Gary Bugden Bugden Allen Graham Lawyers Brisbane
Australia
Michael Back is a distinguished prac titioner who maintains “an excellent track record” for his work on behalf of government and private sector clients across Australia and Asia.
Julie Couch Herbert Smith Freehills LLP Sydney
Nicholas Cowie is a highly regarded prac titioner with impeccable knowledge of struc tured direct and indirect real estate.
In this chapter, we recognise 28 leading real estate practitioners for their remarkable work advising tenants, investors and developers on all aspects of buying, selling, letting, developing and managing real estate.
Clayton Utz lists three leading lawyers in this chapter.
Nikki Robinson is a highly skilled authority on real estate law, drawing on a wealth of experience advising on urban renewal and commercial property issues.
Herbert Smith Freehills excels with four practitioners listed.
Mark Stubbings is widely recognised as a “very experienced” practitioner who is highly recommended for his work in the real estate sector.
Pauline Tan at Ashurst impresses market commentators with her first-rate practice in commercial real estate and alternate assets.
Mallesons sees three practi tioners listed.
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David McLeish at Allens excels on the national stage for his advice on complex prop erty development and infrastructure.
Most Highly Regarded
Jane Hodder earns widespread endorse ments for her significant experience handling transaction structuring, acquisitions, leasing and development agreements.
Julie Levis ranks prominently for her expertise in commercial property law and is highly skilled in dealing with leasing and joint ventures.
David Wilkie possesses over 30 years of experience in the real estate sector and excels in transactions involving complex Kingfinancings.&Wood
Stuart Dixon-Smith enjoys a fantastic reputation as “a stand-out name in real estate law”, providing expert advice on prop erty development and finance.
Ken Gray of Arnold Bloch Leibler draws praise as a practitioner with “good practical experience in real estate development”.
Andrew Erikson is a distinguished practitioner who is considered “a stand-out name” in real estate thanks to his decades of experience in the field.
Andrew Steele is a seasoned practi tioner who focuses his first-rate practice on advising government bodies and the private sector on property law matters.
Real Estate whoswholegal.com
Julie Couch ranks among the very elite of practitioners in our research thanks to her first-rate work on major real estate transac tions in Australia.
Gary Bugden of Bugden Allen Graham Lawyers is a market-leading real estate lawyer who stands out in the international market for his expertise in strata and community titles.
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Herbert Smith Freehills Jane.Hodder@hsf.com
Nikki Robinson Clayton Utz nrobinson@claytonutz.com
Virginia Briggs MinterEllison virginia.briggs@minterellison.com
Bugden Allen Graham Lawyers gary@bugdenallenlawyers.com.au
Nicholas Cowie
Piper Alderman rabbott@piperalderman.com.au
Herbert Smith Freehills julie.couch@hsf.com
King & Wood Mallesons andrew.erikson@au.kwm.com
David McLeish Allens
Peter McMahon Advisory Chris Mitchell King & Wood Mallesons chris.mitchell@au.kwm.com
David.McLeish@allens.com.au
Andrew Steele Clayton Utz asteele@claytonutz.com Mark Stubbings Allens mark.stubbings@allens.com.au Pauline Tan Ashurst pauline.tan@ashurst.com
David Wilkie Clayton Utz dwilkie@claytonutz.com
Julie Levis Clayton Utz jlevis@claytonutz.com
RichardAustraliaAbbott
New Zealand
Michael Back
John Meads Dentons Kensington Swan john.meads@kensingtonswan.com Alan Paterson Paterson legal alan@patersonlegal.co.nz Michael Scannell Simpson Grierson mike.scannell@simpsongrierson.com Greg W Thompson Thompson Blackie Biddles greg.thompson@tbblegal.com Gregory Towers Simpson Grierson greg.towers@simpsongrierson.com
Ken Gray
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Holding Redlich carolyn.chudleigh@holdingredlich.com
Real Estate whoswholegal.com
Only specialists who have met independent international research criteria are listed.
Andrew Erikson
Les Koltai
Julie Couch
Arnold Bloch Leibler kgray@abl.com.au
Peter McMahon
Carolyn Chudleigh
DLA Piper Australia les.koltai@dlapiper.com
Herbert Smith Freehills nicholas.cowie@hsf.com
Herbert Smith Freehills michael.back@hsf.com
Jane Hodder
Dannelle Howley Squire Patton Boggs dannelle.howley@squirepb.com
Nominees have been selected based on independentcomprehensive,surveywork with both general counsel and private practitioners worldwide.
Stuart Dixon-Smith King & Wood Mallesons stuart.dixon-smith@au.kwm.com
Gary Bugden
Restructuring & Insolvency whoswholegal.com
Chambers is a top name whom sources high light for his “excellence on insolvency and schemes of arrangement”.
Scott Atkins is singled out by sources for his incisive approach in insolvency litigations.
Dominic Emmett with Gilbert + Tobin is a seasoned practitioner who brings over 30 years of experience in large-scale workouts and insolvencies to his first-rate practice.
Michael Harper is commended for his “competent and fierce” approach when dealing with distressed businesses, including reorganisations, insolvency administrations, debt restructuring and receiverships.
New Zealand
Bell Gully’s David McPherson is highly thought of by counsels, creditors, borrowers and financiers for his in-depth knowledge of company and debt restructuring, receiver ships and distressed transactions.
Sebastian Bisley with Thorndon Chambers distinguishes himself in corporate restruc turings, receiverships and insolvent situa tions, especially those with a construction and real estate component.
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Most Highly Regarded
The “clever and considered” Michael Arthur of Chapman Tripp frequently advises admin istrators, liquidators, receivers and targets in complex restructuring and insolvency proceedings.
Ashurst stands out with five listings.
John Sheahan QC of Banco Chambers main tains a top-notch finance and corporate law practice which sees him regularly engaged in restructurings.
Leon Zwier of Arnold Bloch Leibler earns strong endorsements as “the best corporate insolvency lawyer in Victoria”.
Maria O'Brien at Baker McKenzie impresses market observers with her in-depth under standing of banking and corporate law.
Sean Gollin MinterEllisonRuddWatts Auckland
Jason Salman draws praise from peers for his top-tier practice focusing on distressed corporate and financial restruc turings, mergers and insolvency matters.
Ross McClymont maintains a sterling reputation thanks to his years of experience administering restructuring, insolvency and debt recovery transactions.
At MinterEllison, Brendon Watkins is consist ently recognised by interviewees as “a clear thinker” and a “tenacious advocate” with the “ability to assess an issue from all angles”.
In this year’s research, we identify 47 lawyers who are highly experienced assisting clients navigate through complicated restructuring and insolvency proceedings.
Nick Poole with Clayton Utz is considered by commentators as “an adept operator”, well versed in corporate reorganisations, liquida tions and receiverships.
Australia
Orla McCoy is appreciated as “a marvel lous lawyer” for her technical knowledge on major distressed workouts, corporate restructures and insolvency administrations.
MinterEllisonRuddWatts’ Sean Gollin earns plaudits from peers for his advisory work on restructuring, takeovers and workouts.
Michael Arthur Chapman Tripp Auckland
With Stout Street Chambers, Mark O'Brien QC receives praise for his first-rate practice covering insolvencies related to the contract, energy, real estate and media arenas.
Robert Dick SC routinely represents insurers, receivers and energy and automo bile companies in high-profile restructuring and insolvency disputes.
David Perry at Buddle Findlay is lauded by peers and clients alike as “a preeminent operator” in prominent corporate recovery, insolvency workouts and reconstructions at home and abroad.
David Perry Buddle Findlay Auckland
Matthew Kersey from Russell McVeagh earns endorsements from market commen tators for his skilful handling of business restructuring and insolvency assignments.
Leon Zwier Arnold Bloch Leibler Melbourne
King & Wood Mallesons’ Tony Troiani earns endorsements from peers for his work on C-suite-related technical insolvency proceedings.
Fulbright Australia’s Steven Palmer is revered for his vast experience and expertise in transnational corporate restruc turings and insolvency proceedings.
James Marshall is held in high regard as “the best insolvency lawyer in NSW” who impresses market respondents with his “calmness and practicality”.
Philip Crutchfield from Dever's List is rated by respondents as “a top counsel” who masterfully navigates turnaround, bank ruptcy and insolvent situations for major Nortoncorporations.Rose
RESTRUCTURING & INSOLVENCY
Mark O'Brien QC Richmond Chambers Auckland
Peter Smith with Johnson Winter & Slattery receives notable recommendations for his representation of creditors, banks and finan ciers in a broad range of restructurings and insolvencies.
Michael Izzo from Eleven Wentworth
Michael Sloan inspires confidence in corporate clients ranging from financial services to energy and natural resources with his first-rate advice on domestic and crossborder reorganisations and insolvency issues.
At Anthony Harper, Dan Hughes is hailed for his top-tier corporate recovery and insolvency practice with 20 years of experience in the space.
Murray Tingey of Murray Tingey Barrister is heralded by sources as “one of the few specialist insolvency barristers”, celebrated among peers and clients for his persuasive delivery in court.
Michael Whale of TWA Legal is a key figure in the New Zealand market, renowned for his profound ability in handling the full gamut of restructuring, insolvency and corporate recovery issues.
Nick Malarao with Meredith Connell proves himself to be a key name in the restructuring and insolvency field given his solid track record spanning nearly two decades.
James Caird from Simpson Grierson is a well-regarded specialist in restructuring, turnaround and insolvency law whose stellar advice is highly sought after by distressed companies.
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Philip Crutchfield Dever's List pdcrutchfield@vicbar.com.au
Peter Smith
King & Wood Mallesons tim.klineberg@au.kwm.com
Eleven Wentworth Chambers mizzo@wentworthchambers.com.au
Two, International TowersSydney
Johnson Winter & Slattery peter.smith@jws.com.au
Ward Lawyers ian.walker@domain.exe
Lindsay Powers
Scott Hedge
Michael Harper
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Colin Biggers & Paisley scott.hedge@cbp.com.au
Only specialists who have met independent international research criteria are listed.
Nick Malarao
James Marshall
ScottAustraliaAtkins
Philip Blaxill Allens philip.blaxill@allens.com.au
Anthony Harper dan.hughes@ah.co.nz
200 Barangaroo Avenue Sydney, NSW 2000
MinterEllison lindsay.powers@minterellison.com
Paul James
Ashurst james.marshall@ashurst.com
Cameron Belyea
Clayton Utz pjames@claytonutz.com
John Sheahan QC Banco Chambers john.sheahan@banco.net.au
John Martin
Ross McClymont Ashurst ross.mcclymont@ashurst.com
Orla McCoy Clayton Utz omccoy@claytonutz.com
Blackwall Legal LLP rob.mckenzie@blackwall.legal
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Maria O'Brien
Ashurst michael.sloan@ashurst.com
Simpson Grierson james.caird@simpsongrierson.com
Sean Gollin
Ashurst jason.salman@ashurst.com
Matthew Kersey
Nick Poole
david.mcpherson@bellgully.com
Ray Mansueto
Anthony Ryan Ashurst anthony.ryan@ashurst.com
Dominic has been consistently ranked as one of Australia’s elite restructuring and insolvency lawyers in all major legal directories for restruc turing and insolvency. Chambers Asia-Pacific 2020 recognises Dominic as a star individual for restruc turing and insolvency and states: "His particular strength is his knowledge of who's who, he knows a lot of people across the industry and he has an ability to bring people into a situation and work towards a particular outcome."
David Cowling
Norton Rose Fulbright Australia scott.atkins@nortonrosefulbright.com
Karen O'Flynn
MinterEllison brendon.watkins@minterellison.com
David McPherson Bell Gully
Leon Zwier
Baker McKenzie maria.obrien@bakermckenzie.com
Steven Palmer
Michael Izzo
Recently, he has led the Gilbert + Tobin team working at the heart of Australia’s major restruc turings: Wollongong Coal/ Jindal Steel, Bis Industries, Slater and Gordon, Ten Network, Toys R Us, Norske Skog, Emeco, Boart Longyear, Arrium, Blue Sky Investments, Paladin and Bluewaters.
Ian Walker
MinterEllisonRuddWatts sean.gollin@minterellison.co.nz
Norton Rose Fulbright Australia steven.palmer@nortonrosefulbright.com
Arnold Bloch Leibler lzwier@abl.com.au
The University of Queensland rosalind.mason@qut.edu.au
Jason Salman
Clayton Utz cbelyea@claytonutz.com
Brendon Watkins
Michael Arthur Chapman Tripp michael.arthur@chapmantripp.com
Meredith Connell nick.malarao@mc.co.nz
Clayton Utz npoole@claytonutz.com
Dominic Emmett heads the restructuring and insol vency group at Gilbert + Tobin and brings nearly 40 years of significant local and international experience.Dominic specialises in non-contentious restructuring and insolvency work for banks and financial institutions, as well as special situation groups and distressed debt funds. His expertise includes preparing and negotiating standstill and forbearance arrangements; debt restructuring and schemes of arrangement; structured administra tion and receivership sales; and advice to directors, receivers, administrators and liquidators.
Tony Troiani
King & Wood Mallesons david.cowling@au.kwm.com
Dominic Emmett Gilbert + Tobin
Who’s Who Legal 2020 recognises him as a Global Elite Thought Leader, Best Lawyers 2021 recognises him as Lawyer of the Year (Australia) for Distressed Investing & Debt Trading, and The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2020 ranks him as a leading lawyer for restructuring and insolvency, among many others.L35,Tower
Norton Rose Fulbright john.martin@nortonrosefulbright.com Rosalind Mason
Clayton Utz koflynn@claytonutz.com
WWL says: Dominic Emmett is a seasoned practitioner who brings over 30 years of experience in large-scale workouts and insolvencies to his first-rate practice.
Robert L McKenzie
Tel: +61 2 9263 demmett@gtlaw.com.au4328www.gtlaw.com.au
King & Wood Mallesons tony.troiani@au.kwm.com
New Zealand
Faraday Associates faraday@faradayassociates.com
Sebastian Bisley
James Caird
Robert Dick SC Banco Chambers robert.dick@banco.net.au
Dan Hughes
Michael Sloan
Dominic Emmett* Gilbert + Tobin demmett@gtlaw.com.au
John Nestel
Chapman Tripp
An asterisk denotes practitioners who have profiles in the preceding pages.
Nominees have been selected based on independentcomprehensive,surveywork with both general counsel and private practitioners worldwide.
Russell McVeagh matt.kersey@russellmcveagh.com
Mansueto Legal ray@mansuetolegal.com
Scott Abel Buddle Findlay scott.abel@buddlefindlay.com
Tim Klineberg
michael.harper@chapmantripp.com
Thorndon Chambers sebastian.bisley@chambers.co.nz
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Stout Street Chambers mark.obrien@counsel.net.nz
Buddle Findlay david.perry@buddlefindlay.com
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Michael Whale
Murray Tingey Murray Tingey Barrister murray@tingey.co.nz
David Perry
TWA Legal Limited mike.whale@twalegal.co.nz
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Mark O'Brien QC
Gallaway Cook Allan’s Warren Alcock is commended for his expert counsel and is highly sought after by professional rugby players.
Here, we highlight 27 leading lawyers in the sports and entertainment field, commended for their work representing clients in contractual, commercial, IP and labour issues across a variety of sports and entertainment industries.
SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT
Lander & Rogers’ Amelia Lynch stands out for her vast knowledge of risk management in the sports market and is described as being well regarded by clients and peers alike.
Martin Ross at Hall & Wilcox is a renowned name within the Australian market where peers note his work on media rights transac tions and sponsorship agreements.
Patrick George of Kennedys receives wide spread endorsements as "the best sports law solicitor in Australia" thanks to his well-es tablished practice.
New Zealand MinterEllisonRuddWatts’ Aaron Lloyd ranks prominently in the New Zealand market when it comes to litigation and risk management in sports matters.
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Chambers’ Alan Sullivan QC stands out for his top-tier arbitration work in the sports field.
Dominic Villa SC at New Chambers is singled out by peers as a “tenacious and deter mined advocate who is widely experienced in sporting Celebrateddisputes”.as“an undisputed leader of the sports law bar in Australia”, Frederick Jordan
Grierson’s Ashton Welsh is high lighted as a seasoned advisor in the commer cial sphere where he advises a range of sports organisations.
Tim Golder with Allens is a go-to name among high-profile automotive sporting groups when it comes to the full spectrum of IP matters.
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Andrew Scott-Howman at Port Nicholson Chambers is regarded as a leading lawyer for football players and athletes when it comes to employment matters.
Jamie Nettleton Addisons Sydney
Stuart Corbishley at Corbishley Sport & Law draws widespread acclaim for his broad prac tice spanning the full gamut of sports-related Addisons’matters.
Stuart Corbishley Corbishley Sport & Law Sydney
Stephen Cottrell at Cottsport receives wide spread acclaim for his market-leading work in the rugby and cricket markets in New SimpsonZealand.
Martin Ross Hall & Wilcox Victoria
Elisa Holmes wins praise for her excel lent advocacy that brings “a refreshing common-sense approach to cases” in which she is involved.
PaulAustraliaHayes
Tim Golder Allens Melbourne
Maria Clarke at Maria Clarke Lawyers has built up an impressive practice specialising in sports law, earning her a reputation as a top name in the market.
QC at Owen Dixon Chambers West is recognised by sources as “indus trious, learned and through” with an exten sive knowledge of sports law and sports arbitration.
Malcolm Holmes QC at Eleven Wentworth Chambers is recommended as a stellar sports arbitrator with in-depth expertise.
Jamie Nettleton earns endorse ments as a leading gambling industry specialist and is regularly sought after for his work on sponsorships and broadcasts.
Tony O'Reilly at Kardos Scanlan is highly regarded as “one of the go-to solicitors for many professional sports people” and is commended for his “deep understanding of sporting organisations".
Nigel Stirling at Gibson Sheat is a top name in the market, recommended for his broad experience with sporting bodies and athletes.
Respondents commend Paul David QC at Eldon Chambers as “a top sports law advo cate in New Zealand” with “strong knowledge of anti-doping regulation”.
Paul J Hayes QC Owen Dixon Chambers West Melbourne
Paul David QC Eldon Chambers paul@pauldavid.co.nz Garth Gallaway Chapman Tripp garth.gallaway@chapmantripp.com
Australia
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Corbishley Sport & Law stuart@corbishleysportslaw.com.au Patrick George Kennedys
Malcolm Holmes QC
It is Jamie’s global reputation in this field that sees him strongly sought after to advise parties investing in or otherwise dealing with the gambling sector. His clients include gaming machine manu facturers, wagering operators, casinos, social media platforms, online gambling and other gambling service providers. His advice covers various licensing, regulatory and compliance issues and includes sports and racing integrity, consumer, advertising and privacy law issues.
Only specialists who have met independent international research criteria are listed.
Nominees have been selected based on independentcomprehensive,surveywork with both general counsel and private practitioners worldwide.
Paul Horvath
Tenth Floor Chambers hennessy@tenthfloor.org
An asterisk denotes practitioners who have profiles in the preceding pages.
Jamie’s advice extends to assistance to inter national parties in setting up business in Australia. He works closely with clients in developing their Australian business strategies, particularly in connection with the use of new technologies and where business is being conducted in a highly regulated sector. In particular, he has assisted numerous direct selling/MLM companies, as well as retailers and e-commerce companies in under standing the Australian regulatory environment.
Frederick Jordan Chambers ajsullivan@wentworthchambers.com.au
Jamie has been recognised as a leading gambling and gaming lawyer by several key ranking bodies including Chambers and Partners and Doyle’s Guide to the Australian Legal Profession. In 2020 he was recognised as a WWL Global Elite Thought Leader for entertainment law. He is the immediate past president of International Masters of Gaming Law.
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Dominic Villa SC New Chambers villa@newchambers.com.au
Timothy Castle Capital Chambers tim.castle@xtra.co.nz
Martin Ross Hall & Wilcox martin.ross@hallandwilcox.com.au Miriam Stiel Allens miriam.stiel@allens.com.au
Level 12 60 Carrington Street Sydney, NSW 2000 Tel: +61 2 8915 jamie.nettleton@addisons.com1030www.addisons.com
Allens
Victorian Bar benihle@vicbar.com.au
Warren Alcock Gallaway Cook Allan
John Hennessy SC
Eleven Wentworth Chambers holmes@elevenwentworth.com
Aaron Lloyd MinterEllisonRuddWatts aaron.lloyd@minterellison.co.nz
Nigel Stirling Gibson Sheat nigel.stirling@gibsonsheat.com
Elisa Holmes
Owen Dixon Chambers West pjhayes@vicbar.com.au
Andrew Scott-Howman Port Nicholson Chambers ash@portnic.co.nz
Mark Gavin Anthony Harper mark.gavin@ah.co.nz
Alan Sullivan QC
Ashton Welsh Simpson Grierson ashton.welsh@simpsongrierson.com
WWL says: Jamie Nettleton garners plau dits for his renowned gaming practice which sees him advise on the full spec trum of gambling operational matters and investments.
He has assisted leading innovators and market disrupters who have introduced new products and services into the Australian market. This includes, in the gambling sector, suppliers of secondary lottery services, e-sports services, and social games and fantasy sports products. He has advised over 50 companies in these areas.
Sports Lawyer paul@sportslawyer.com.au Ben Ihle QC
Tony O'Reilly Kardos Scanlan tony.oreilly@kardosscanlan.com.au
Jamie advises numerous parties, including Australian and international gambling operators private equity firms and international investors, on all aspects of gambling, and their investments in gambling businesses, inbound to, and outbound from, Australia.
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Tim Golder
tim.golder@allens.com.au
Jamie Nettleton Addisons
Maria Clarke Maria Clarke Lawyers maria@mariaclarke.co.nz
New Zealand
Stephen Cottrell Cottsport stephen.cottrell@cottsport.com
Paul J Hayes QC
Eleven Wentworth Chambers mholmes@elevenwentworth.com
Amelia Lynch Lander & Rogers alynch@landers.com.au Jamie Nettleton* Addisons jamie.nettleton@addisons.com
StuartAustraliaCorbishley
p.george@kennedys-law.com.au
King & Wood Mallesons’ John Canning expertly advises major airline operators and investors on a multitude of high-value transactions.
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Matthew Brooks is “an excellent attorney” who is sought after by airline operators, insurers and contractors for his outstanding expertise in collisions and cargo claims.
Mark Mackrell is distinguished by his enviable practice encompassing avia tion liability, compliance and competition matters.
Simon Liddy HWL Ebsworth Sydney
TRANSPORT | Aviation
Mark Gray-Spencer of GSG Legal is lauded for his top-tier work on a wide spectrum
Australia
This year’s research into the aviation market shines the light on 31 experts in asset financing, regulatory matters and dispute resolution.
Norton White achieves three listings in this chapter.
John Angus with Herbert Smith Freehills is a prominent name in the aviation financing space, astutely advising airlines, creditors and financiers on capital raising and struc turing of lease transactions.
Martin McEniery from RBG Lawyers receives widespread praise for his first-rate advice on aircraft acquisition, regulatory audits and operational issues in the aviation sector.
With two decades of experience, Leigh Borrello at HFW possesses in-depth knowl edge on leasing and structured financing transactions, particularly those with an Asian MinterEllison’scomponent.
Alan Maxton is revered for his eminent practice handling corporate and project financings and recapitalisations across a variety of sectors.
spanning capital raising, accidents and ground handling agreements.
New DavidZealandMcPherson from Bell Gully is commended by market observers for his wealth of knowledge on onshore and offshore acquisition finance, debt financing and restructurings in high-value aircraft deals.
Founding partner Frank Porter of Frank Porter Co adeptly manages complex trans actions on behalf of airlines, manufacturers and credit agencies.
Jock O’Shea with Ashurst secures endorse ments for his superb practice encompassing domestic and cross-border leasing transac tions, purchase arrangements and financial Allens’solutions.
Benjamin G Martin Norton White Sydney
Benjamin Martin is “a top-notch attorney” who is “highly regarded in the airline area” for his considerable experience managing aircraft transactions, regulatory audits and relevant competition matters.
Simon Liddy from HWL Ebsworth has built up an impressive practice which sees him skilfully handle litigations stemming from major accidents.
Jayne Heatley is a stand-out practitioner with decades of experience acting for key airlines and airports on matters relating to agreements, airport leasing and infrastruc ture projects.
of aviation issues, including third-party claims, passenger liability and regulatory investigations.
Beverley Newbold is a trusted adviser to blue-chip airline oper ators, airports and sponsors on matters
Rishalat Khan ranks highly among peers for her significant expertise in aircraft financing and leasing negotiations.
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Mark Mackrell Norton White Sydney
Mark Gray-Spencer
Jason Huinink Allen & Overy LLP jason.huinink@allenovery.com
King & Wood Mallesons john.canning@au.kwm.com
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King & Wood Mallesons dale.rayner@au.kwm.com Alan Sullivan QC Frederick Jordan Chambers ajsullivan@wentworthchambers.com.au Andrew Tulloch
New Zealand
rishalat@frankporterco.com Kate Lane MinterEllisonRuddWatts kate.lane@minterellison.co.nz David McPherson
Leigh Borrello HFW leigh.borrello@hfw.com
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Matthew Brooks HWL Ebsworth mbrooks@hwle.com.au
Norton White contact@nortonwhite.com
James Mok MinterEllison james.mok@minterellison.com Beverley Newbold MinterEllison beverley.newbold@minterellison.com Aldo Nicotra Johnson Winter & Slattery aldo.nicotra@jws.com.au
Richard Burn Richard Burn & Associates richard.burn@avnlaw.com
Jock O'Shea Ashurst jock.oshea@ashurst.com Dale Rayner
Benjamin G Martin Norton White ben.martin@nortonwhite.com
Peter Carter Carter Capner Law pcarter@cartercapner.com.au
Martin McEniery
Simon Liddy HWL Ebsworth sliddy@hwle.com.au
Only specialists who have met independent international research criteria are listed.
JohnAustraliaAngus
Andrew Leece Clayton Utz aleece@claytonutz.com
Hal Bolitho
Colin Biggers & Paisley andrew.tulloch@cbp.com.au Olivia Warwick MinterEllison
Nathan Gedye Nathan Gedye, Barrister nathan.gedye@xtra.co.nz Rishalat Khan
Bell Gully
Frank Porter Co
Jayne Heatley
John Canning
Nominees have been selected based on independentcomprehensive,surveywork with both general counsel and private practitioners worldwide.
GSG Legal gsglegal@gsglegal.com.au
Alan Maxton Allens alan.maxton@allens.com.au
olivia.warwick@minterellison.com
King & Wood Mallesons hal.bolitho@au.kwm.com
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Herbert Smith Freehills john.angus@hsf.com
Richard Westmoreland HWL Ebsworth rwestmoreland@hwle.com.au
Mark Mackrell Norton White mark.mackrell@nortonwhite.com
david.mcpherson@bellgully.com Frank Porter Frank Porter Co frank@frankporterco.com
RBG Lawyers martin.mceniery@rbglawyers.com.au Russell Miller AM MinterEllison russell.miller@minterellison.com
Atwork.HFW,
Most Highly Regarded
Robert Springall is an entrusted advisor whose practice routinely handles multibillion-dollar contractual issues, disputes, and investigations.
Gregory Nell SC New Chambers Sydney
Gavin Vallely earns plaudits from peers for his vast experience advising charterpar ties, insurers and operators on contentious and regulatory procedures.
Nic van der Reyden from Clyde & Co Australia is “a brilliant all-rounder” who is renowned for his expertise across full gamut of ship ping law.
TRANSPORT | Shipping
Ernest van Buuren is commended as “a highly experienced litigator” with an eminent practice in defence and advisory shipping
Wotton & Kearney’s Neil Beadle is well regarded for his specialist knowledge in admiralty law, compliance and incident inves tigations, and insurance reviews.
Clyde & Co Australia Sydney
highly sought after for his advice on complex disputes and commercial and regulatory matters.
New BarbaraZealandVersfelt of Lowndes Jordan is “incredibly competent and sensible” when acting for charterers, ports, ship owners and exporters in a range of matters.
Catherine Gleeson stands out as “a rising star” in the market thanks to her first-rate advisory work in admiralty joint ventures, cargo claims and accidents.
At Norton White, Danella Wilmshurst is hailed as “a very safe pair of hands” thanks to her wealth of industry knowledge, particu larly in vessel financing.
GregoryAustraliaNell SC from New Chambers comes highly recommended by market observers for his deep expertise in maritime insurance law.
Hazel Brasington of Ashurst is “a strong name” in the shipping field, revered for her top-rate advice offered to port managers, P&I clubs and logistic corporates.
Justin Hogan-Doran SC of 7 Wentworth Selborne Chambers receives widespread endorsements for his in-depth expertise in aviation and maritime law.
Hazel Brewer with Squire Patton Boggs maintains a well-established practice which sees her regularly representing corporations in major shipping negotiations and issues.
Robert Springall HFW Melbourne
The “experienced and collected” Chris Sacre from Hall & Wilcox is a go-to name when it comes to shipping investigations, arbitrations and recoveries.
At Holding Redlich, Geoff Farnsworth is a market-leading shipping lawyer who is
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Nic van der Reyden
& Paisley’s Andrew Tulloch is described by peers as “a fierce rival” to come across in cargo and hull claims.
Hamish Austin QC at Victorian Bar is an esteemed practitioner with extensive expe rience dealing with nautical insurance Colinlitigations.Biggers
Frank Porter from Frank Porter Co is renowned for his “commercial finance exper tise” in transport-related transactions, acqui sitions and capital raising.
Here, we highlight 41 of the region’s best shipping lawyers handpicked for their skill and experience in transactional, commercial and contentious mandates across the sector.
Hazel Brasington Ashurst Melbourne
With HWL Ebsworth, Joe Hurley maintains an established practice handling the full spec trum of wet and dry shipping disputes in the region.
Martin Dalgleish at Dentons Kensington Swan is a prominent commercial and corpo rate lawyer who applies his three decades of experience to marine joint ventures, stra tegic alliance, governance and contractual matters.
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WWL says: Martin Scott is a prominent arbi trator who handles the full range of mari time and infrastructure disputes.
Martin has appeared for private, public company, government and insurance interests in some of the most important maritime claim limi tation and jurisdictional disputes in Australia in that time. He has been listed in Chambers, Doyles, Best Lawyers and Who’s Who Legal in related areas for manyMartinyears. has also been a panel arbitrator at South China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission Shenzhen and the Shenzhen Court of International Arbitration for some years, and has served as a director of the Australian Centre for International Commercial Arbitration, the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (Australia) and as delegate to the ICC Commission on Arbitration among
WWL says: Geoff Farnsworth is a marketleading shipping lawyer who is highly sought after for his advice on complex disputes and commercial and regulatory matters.
Nathan has a reputation for providing commer cially responsive and business-driven advice and assistance to his clients. He has been listed as one of the leading Australian shipping lawyers in Doyle’s Guide since 2015. He is named one of Australia’s best lawyers in shipping and maritime law, international arbitration, trade law and trans portation law by The Best Lawyers in Australia for 2023. He is also listed in the shipping category of Chambers Asia-PacificLevel(2022).65,
He is a member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and regularly acts in relation to arbi tration both as party representative and arbitrator.
WWL says: Nathan Cecil is a well-re spected transport lawyer who is regularly sought after by ship owners, operators and charterers for his first-rate commercial and regulatory advice.
In the shipping sector, Nathan advises his clients in relation to all aspects of commercial law, liability, regulation and dispute resolution, with a particular focus on the carriage of goods by sea; charter parties and contractual arrangements; commercial terms; ship arrest and admiralty; regulatory and oil spill prosecution; government procurement and tendering in the maritime sector; competition and cartel law compliance; and litiga tion/arbitration in relation to liability defence and recovery of Nathanclaims. actsfor many leading shipping and logistics industry bodies in Australia and has also acted as independent compliance arbiter in rela tion to international liner shipping conferences. His clients include local and foreign ship owners, oper ators and charterers; international P&I and defence clubs; freight forwarders and logistics providers; bunker suppliers; towage and salvage providers; offshore sector service providers; importers, exporters and manufacturers; commodities traders; stevedores; vessel manufacturers; and local marine operators and luxury yacht owners.
Geoff Farnsworth Holding Redlich
Geoff regularly advises on and represents parties in cross-border ship and yacht sale trans actions, including conflict of law issues.
A partner in national Australian law firm Holding Redlich’s transport, shipping and logistics group, Geoff Farnsworth is one of Australia’s leading transport and commodities lawyers.
With more than 25 years’ experience in this field, Geoff practises in complex commercial, disputes and regulatory matters for clients involved with the transport, agribusiness and energy and resources industries.
Martin Scott QC List G Barristers
Martin Scott has been a practising barrister for 30 years and a leading senior counsel for over a decade. He has vast experience in complex disputes in shipping and related infrastructure disputes in both the courts and arbitrations, covering ship building, collisions and groundings, port development, energy and trade.
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Level 65, 25 Martin Place Sydney, NSW 2000 Tel: +61 2 8083 geoff.farnsworth@holdingredlich.com0416www.holdingredlich.com
Nathan Cecil Holding Redlich
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Lonsdale Street Melbourne, VIC 3000 Tel: +61 3 9225 www.listgbarristers.com.aumrscott@vicbar.com.au8798
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Geoff works closely with industry associations and brings a close working knowledge of industry practices to his legal advice. He regularly advises providers and consumers of shipping and logistics services (including manufacturers and retailers) in relation to long and short-term contractual arrangements. He is able to draft various standard form contract documents, including charterparties, contracts of affreightment and bills of lading.
Geoff is recognised in the latest Chambers Asia-Pacific and The Legal 500 directories for Shipping. He is also named one of Australia’s best lawyers in transportation law, shipping and maritime law and trade law by The Best Lawyers in Australia, and is listed as a recommended Australian shipping lawyer in Doyle’s Guide.
Nathan is a partner in national Australian law firm Holding Redlich’s transport, shipping and logistics group. Nathan works closely with businesses in the shipping, logistics, road transport, international trade, commodities and offshore sectors, providing commercial and regulatory compliance advice and resolving disputes.
25 Martin Place Sydney, NSW 2000 Tel: +61 2 8083 nathan.cecil@holdingredlich.com0429www.holdingredlich.com
Danella.Wilmshurst@nortonwhite.com Ernest van Buuren
Edward Cox SC
Victorian Bar anton.trichardt@vicbar.com.au Andrew Tulloch
Catherine Gleeson
New Zealand
Thynne & Macartney mhockaday@thymac.com.au
Victorian Bar haustin@vicbar.com.au
Geoff Farnsworth*
Ashurst hazel.brasington@ashurst.com
Hazel Brewer
Matthew Hockaday
Maurice Lynch Mills Oakley mlynch@millsoakley.com.au Ian Maitland
Martin Dalgleish Dentons Kensington Swan martin.dalgleish@dentons.com
Transport | Shipping whoswholegal.com
Greenway Chambers edward.cox@greenway.com.au
Frank Porter Co frank@frankporterco.com Barbara Versfelt Lowndes Jordan bcv@lojo.co.nz
Banco Chambers james.emmett@banco.net.au
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Nominees have been selected based on independentcomprehensive,surveywork with both general counsel and private practitioners worldwide.
Colin Biggers & Paisley stuart.hetherington@cbp.com.au
Stuart Hetherington
Neil Beadle Wotton & Kearney neil.beadle@wottonkearney.com
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Victorian Bar mharvey@vicbar.com.au
Robert Springall HFW robert.springall@hfw.com Charles Street
Fourth Floor Selborne Chambers street@4selborne.com.au Maurice Thompson Clyde & Co Australia maurice.thompson@clydeco.com Stephen Thompson
Nathan Cecil*
An asterisk denotes practitioners who have profiles in the preceding pages.
Cocks Macnish tim@cocksmacnish.com.au
Clyde & Co Australia ernest.van.buuren@clydeco.com Nic van der Reyden
New Chambers nell@newchambers.com.au Chris Sacre Hall & Wilcox chris.sacre@hallandwilcox.com.au Martin Scott QC* List G Barristers mrscott@vicbar.com.au
Michael Fisher
Only specialists who have met independent international research criteria are listed.
HamishAustraliaAustin QC
Matthew N C Harvey SC
Norton White
Squire Patton Boggs (AU) hazel.brewer@squirepb.com
Holding Redlich geoff.farnsworth@holdingredlich.com
James Emmett SC
Joe Hurley HWL Ebsworth jhurley@hwle.com.au Drew James Aus Ship P&I Pty Ltd ausship@ausship.com.au Simon Liddy HWL Ebsworth sliddy@hwle.com.au Derek Luxford Independent derekaluxford@gmail.com
HWL Ebsworth mbrooks@hwle.com.au
Holding Redlich nathan.cecil@holdingredlich.com
Frank Porter
Colin Biggers & Paisley andrew.tulloch@cbp.com.au Gavin Vallely HFW gavin.vallely@hfw.com Danella Wilmshurst
Matthew Brooks
Wallmans Lawyers ian.maitland@wallmans.com.au Jesper Martens HWL Ebsworth jmartens@hwle.com.au Gregory Nell SC
Justin Hogan-Doran SC 7 Wentworth Selborne Chambers jhd@7thfloor.com.au
Clyde & Co Australia Nic.vanderReyden@clydeco.com
Colin Biggers & Paisley stephen.thompson@cbp.com.au Michael W Thompson SC Victorian Bar thompsonmw@vicbar.com.au Anton Trichardt
Hazel Brasington
Frazer Hunt
Mills Oakley fhunt@millsoakley.com.au
Tim Cocks
Thynne & Macartney mfisher@thymac.com.au
New Chambers gleeson@newchambers.com.au
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