Areas of Expertise
Lionel has a broad, general commercial and public law practice and is a nationally accredited mediator.
Karen has a practice in commerical disputes, equity and trusts and deceased estates.
She has attention to detail whilst focusing on the big picture to achieve the best outcome for clients. In approaching a problem, she values pragmatism and good judgment.
Justin Mereine came to the Bar after practising commercial litigation as a solicitor for 10 years where his work was highly regarded. He has been ranked by:
Lucy Kirwan has been at the Bar for over 10 years, and has been acting in litigious matters for almost 20 years.
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Trial and appellate advocacy forms the basis of Marian's practice and she has appeared in courts in Victoria, New South Wales, South Australia and Tasmania.
Jack Heeley practises in commercial law and has particular expertise in building, construction and engineering disputes.
During his ten years at the Bar, Jack has acted in:
Harry is available to appear and advise in all areas of commercial law. He has particular experience in financial services, insurance, equity and trusts and property law matters.
Before joining the Bar, Harry worked as a solicitor at Allens Arthur Robinson.
Jim has over 25 years extensive experience in the Building and Construction industry predominately in Electrical and Mechanical services having worked on many major building projects, he is well equipped to advise in building related disputes and other Commercial law matters.
Maryann first signed the Bar Roll in November 1995 and practised as a Barrister until October 2002. She then took the opportunity to practice as an in-house lawyer in various Commercial and Government roles.
Aimee is a practical and commercial barrister. She is focussed on solving her clients' known problems, while keeping an eye to the broader risks and opportunities for her clients.
Premala signed the Bar Roll in 2012, practising primarily in commercial, construction, banking and finance, competition and public law. She has built a substantial trial and appellate practice in large, complex matters and has particular expertise in high-value international arbitrations.
Annette appears in all jurisdictions, including the Supreme Court, Family Court, Federal Court, Federal Circuit Court and Magistrates’ Court. She brings her strong analytical skills and extensive experience of writing, editing and training to her work as a barrister.
Dr Stern specialises in advocacy in courts and tribunals, including advising solicitors on how best to maximise their clients’ prospects of success in litigation and drawing up instruments and other documentation as instructed by solicitors to this end. Dr Stern works in such areas of practice a
Kane has substantial experience across all aspects of commercial litigation, with a particular focus on class action, regulatory, corporations and securities, and equity proceedings.
Gautam provides advice and acts in a wide variety of commercial and administrative law matters. His practice has a particular focus on defamation and intellectual property law including trade marks, and copyright, and administrative law including FOI proceedings.
Jeremy predominantly practises in commercial law and has extensive experience in complex commercial disputes and litigation.
Andrew has a commercial litigation practice, with a focus on construction and property law.
Nawaar Hassan practises in insurance, employment and industrial, superannuation and commercial law.
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Leana practises in commercial and public law with a focus on banking and finance, regulatory proceedings, class actions and insolvency.
Sasha practises principally in commercial law, with a particular emphasis on banking and finance, contractual disputes, securities, insolvency, property, consumer and competition law, and professional negligence.
Jennifer has a broad commercial practice. Jennifer is recognised in Doyle's Guide to Leading Barristers, and was recognised in Lawyerly Media’s inaugural Rising Stars edition in 2021 for her work in high-stakes litigation.
Louise Martin practises in public, regulatory and commercial law and employment and industrial law. She regularly appears in a range of courts and tribunals, including the Federal Court and the Victorian Supreme Court.
Brad specialises in commercial law disputes, with particular expertise in class actions, contract, insurance, construction, property, consumer law and corporations law proceedings. He also practises extensively in common law matters.
Luke has a broad commercial litigation practice, advising and appearing (both led and unled) in a wide range of commercial disputes. He regularly acts for ASX listed companies, SMEs and individuals. Since 2019, Luke has been recognised in each annual edition of the Best Lawyers™ in Aus
Sergio Freire practises in commercial law. His practice encompasses general commercial, corporations, insolvency, equity and trusts, property, and banking and finance matters.
Tom practices in public law, common law, and general commercial litigation. He has particular expertise in large scale tort litigation.
Carolyn practices in commercial and administrative law, with a particular emphasis on wills and estates, property, equity and trusts claims.
Kevin Jones has devoted his professional career to the practical application of Australian Taxatian Laws to a wide variety of taxpayer circumstances.
Tim specialises in corporate and commercial law, insolvency, trusts and workplace relations. He regularly advises and appears for clients in commercial disputes concerning oppressive conduct within company management, directors' duties, voidable and insolvent transactions, fiduciary obligations,