‘The go-to for litigated professional indemnity disputes’, 12 Wentworth Selborne Chambers covers the spectrum of commercial litigation at all levels of both state and federal proceedings. Prior to his appointment to the bench in that jurisdiction, Greg Sirtes SC appeared before the NSW Court of Appeal in Oliveri Legal v Cassegrain Tea Tree Oil, a dispute over whether a guarantee and indemnity agreement bound a company that was entered into by an individual purporting to be its managing director. In Societe Generale v Forum Finance, Sinclair Gray represented the plaintiffs in seeking to recover AUD$500 million that had been lost in a major corporate fraud. Nicholas Condylis acted unled before the NSW Supreme Court in a dispute where the plaintiff had suffered losses following investments made during four equity raisings. Fiona Hayden joined as head clerk in July 2024.

Regarded as ‘a leading chambers in Queensland’, Level Twenty Seven Chambers advises on commercial litigation and arbitration as well as public law. The floor contains experience in financial services, accounting, tech and insurance matters, with increasing strength in disputes that raise an international element. Appearing before the Federal Court, Stewart Webster KC acted for the defendants in ASIC v Macrolend, a dispute concerning alleged misrepresentations to investors and unlicensed financial services. Prior to his appointment to the Queensland bench, Shane Doyle KC (as was) successfully acted for Chevron in CBI Constructors v Chevron, re-instating an arbitral award overturned by a lower court. Sarah Spottiswood appeared in Alumina and Bauxite Company v Queensland Alumina, where the court considered the scope of Australian sanctions on Russia after a company’s refusal to trade with a counterparty incorporated in Russia.

‘Pre-eminent in Melbourne’, List G Barristers contains deep expertise in commercial and public law litigation and arbitration. The firm acts in a range of practice areas, including employment, shipping, tech and insurance matters. Employment law expert, Jenny Firkin KC appeared in Rogers v McDonald’s Australia, a major class action claiming back-pay for 25,000 managers and supervisors across 1,000 outlets. William Edwards KC is acting in Robertson v Singel Optus, a class action concerning a data breach, before the Federal Court of Australia. In Turner v Bayer Australia, Eugenia Levine represented the plaintiff in a product liability claim concerning an alleged safety defect in a permanent contraceptive device.

Containing ‘top-notch barristers for all types of commercial disputes’, New Chambers is well-versed in a wide array of disputes, with particular strength in insolvency, taxation and class actions matters. The set's members advise corporates, government bodies, regulators and corporations. In CSL Australia v Tasmanian Ports Corporation, Gregory Nell SC acted for the plaintiffs in a shipping matter concerning the collision of a vessel with two tug boats. Arthur Moses SC appeared before the High Court of Australia in which it dismissed an appeal concerning entitlement to compensation under the Native Title Act. Emma Beechey acted for the plaintiffs in Australian Securities and Investments Commission v Web3 Ventures, which examined whether cryptocurrency-related products constitute regulated financial products.

5 Wentworth Chambers‘ expertise spans the spectrum of commercial litigation, with specialists in corporate, employment, insurance and equity matters. In addition, the set is noted for having ‘a good culture of support for its members’. Dominique Hogan-Doran SC represented the defendant in Justin Barich & Gratitude Super Fund v Zurich Australia Ltd, which concerned an insurer's refusal to make payments following its variation of the policies to include mental health exclusions. Andrew Bulley acted unled for the successful respondent in Singh v AKM Investments Group, an appeal before the NSW Court of Appeal over whether money advanced following verbal discussions constituted a loan.

The ‘experienced and formidable’ barristers at Alinea Chambers cover a wide range of commercial disputes, from financial service and insolvency claims to equity, insurance and corporate matters. In FX Group Holdings v Perpetual Trustee Company, Catherine Hamilton-Jewell acted for the plaintiffs in a claim concerning the profit sharing arrangements in a share sale agreement. Juliet Curtin acts before the Supreme Court of NSW in Health Administration Corporation v Alphacare, a claim for damages over the supply of allegedly defective face masks to NSW Health. Patrick Holmes acted in a class action against the Minister for Agriculture before the Federal Court of Australia for alleged misfeasance due to the blanket-ban of live cattle exports to Indonesia in 2011.

Providing an ‘exemplary’ service by the clerks, Eleven Wentworth supports clients in commercial arbitration and litigation concerning insurance, class action, private wealth and financial services disputes. The set is experienced in both arbitration and litigation context. Christian Bova SC appeared in the appellate case of Mir v Mir, a high value dispute concerning the existence of a partnership in a family corporate group. In Big Un Limited v Sonia Thurston, Elisa Holmes SC is leading Sam Murray in Supreme Court of NSW appeal over alleged breaches of directors’ duties following the collapse of a video technology company.

A chambers ‘on the rise’, 6 St James Hall Chambers contains specialists in commercial, corporate, insolvency and employment matters. The set counts major corporations, nation states, public bodies and NGOs amongst its clients. Successfully appearing before the Northern Territory Court of Appeal, Christopher Ward SC acted in USA v Williamson, an appeal examining the parameters of foreign state immunity in Australia. Tim Castle SC represented the plaintiff in Lindfield NSW v Netdeen, a dispute over a refusal to renew a master franchise agreement.

Containing ‘great depth and range of counsel’, 7 Wentworth Selborne is adept at handling disputes raising issues of corporate, trusts and insolvency law. The set is also well-versed in international matters. Appearing before the High Court of Australia, Jeremy Giles SC acted for the appellant in Productivity Partners v ACCC, which examined the correct approach to statutory unconscionable conduct. Helena Mann represented the liquidator in Pleash v Bezel, seeking to recover loans. Julie Granger acted for the Australian Securities and Investment Commission in insider trading proceedings brought against a major bank.

Noted for having barristers ‘of the highest quality’, Omnia Chambers specialises in commercial, corporate, regulatory and public law disputes. Following its establishment in 2024, the chambers’ members have represented blue chip companies and Australian regulators. Leading Jane Buncle and Robert Pietriche, Kate Morgan SC acts for the plaintiffs in Jeremy Bergman v Sportsbet, a class action concerning alleged illegal telephone betting. Amy Munro SC appeared in Resolution Life Australasia v AMP, a dispute against the trustee of a superannuation fund for allegedly misleading and deceptive conduct.

‘With a great range of strong commercial counsel at both senior and junior level’, members of Sixth Floor Selborne Wentworth Chambers represent clients in domestic and cross-border commercial litigation and arbitration. In Zonia Holdings v Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Elizabeth Collins SC successfully acted for the largest bank in Australia in a shareholder class action that concerned the meaning of the continuous disclosure obligations in the Corporations Act 2001. James Arnott SC led Stephanie Patterson in Australian Securities and Investment Commission v Bekier, a breach of directors’ duties claim in which the pair represented the plaintiff.

The ‘first class’ Tenth Floor St James Hall Chambers advises major corporations in the insurance, financial services, tech, gaming and mining industries, based in Australia and abroad. In addition to acting before state and federal courts, members are also expert in ADR processes, including mediation and arbitration. Charles Colquhoun SC appears in Greensill Bank AG v Marsh Ltd, which raises questions on when an Australian court should prohibit foreign proceedings from continuing in anti-suit injunction contexts. Jocelyn Jaffray is acting in a class action on behalf of purchasers of unsecured notes relating to regional airline holding company.

Young's List Barristers is noted for its ‘efficient, responsive, and helpful’ clerks’ room and has expertise in employment, insolvency, equity, insurance and maritime law, among other areas. Acting for the plaintiff, Tom Barry appeared in Wilcha Bro v Australian Business Growth Fund, a dispute concerning the defendant’s decision to issue shares to itself which would increase its ownership from a minority to a majority. Kate Anderson represent one of the defendants in Marson v High Arctic Energy Services, a personal injury claim following an attack on transport vehicles leaving the Hides Gas Conditioning Plant by armed men.