Leading Silks

Damian Clothier KC – Level Twenty Seven Chambers ‘Damian is brilliant on his feet. He is sharp and decisive, and knows when he can push back on judges. At full sail, he is one of the best oral advocates in the country.'

Shane Doyle KC – Level Twenty Seven Chambers ‘I have found Nirvana and it is a King’s Counsel called Doyle. He is so far ahead of any peers in the Commonwealth, not only as an advocate but as a great strategic thinker and producer of exceptional written advices, that he deserves a status and recognition above that of other Kings’ Counsel.’

Jenny Firkin KC – List G Barristers

Jeremy Giles SC – 7 Wentworth Selborne ‘Jeremy has particular strength in corporate, insolvency and commercial disputes, with unique insights having acted for and against regulators. He is a calm and considered advocate and is highly regarded.'

Wendy Harris KC – List A Barristers

Michael Hodge KC – Level Twenty Seven Chambers and Omnia Chambers ‘Michael is one of the most skilled cross-examiners in Australia. He is very hardworking and engaging and is respectful to everyone he works with.’

Dominique Hogan-Doran SC – 5 Wentworth Chambers ‘Dominique has established an exceptional practice with extensive legal advice and advocacy experience in Australia, particularly in superannuation law.’

Noel Hutley SC – Fifth Floor St James’ Hall Barristers

Stewart Maiden KC – List G Barristers

Arthur Moses SC – New Chambers ‘His strengths are his fierce intellect, tenacity and persuasive advocacy style.’

Gregory Nell SC – New Chambers ‘Greg’s strengths is his technical and analytical skills in complex matters, particularly on the application of international law.’

Shane Prince SC – State Chambers ‘Shane’s real strengths are as an out and out administrative lawyer having done a lot of appellate work in the area of refugees and policy. He is also a very persuasive advocate and is particular strong on cross-examination of witnesses.’

Greg Sirtes SC – 12 Wentworth Selborne Chambers 'Greg is an excellent advocate, a critical and strategic thinker, and a very good communicator.'

Jeremy Slattery KC – List G Barristers

Bret Walker SC – Fifth Floor St James’ Hall Barristers

Peter Willis SC – List G Barristers

Lachlan Armstrong KC - List A Barristers

Nicholas Beaumont SC – 12 Wentworth Selborne Chambers

Christian Bova SC – Eleven Wentworth Barristers ‘Christian is a hard-working, tenacious barrister who immerses in and masters the detail.’

Patricia Cahill SC – Francis Burt Chambers

Christopher Caleo KC – Dever's List Barristers

Tim Castle SC – 6 St James Hall Chambers

Elizabeth Collins SC – Sixth Floor Selborne Wentworth Chambers

Robert Craig KC – Alinea Chambers

Matthew Darke SC – Tenth Floor Wentworth Selborne Chambers

Nicholas De Young KC – List G Barristers

Brahma Dharmananda SC – Quayside Chambers

Kanaga Dharmananda SC – Quayside Chambers

Rachel Doyle SC – List G Barristers

William Edwards SC – List G Barristers

Tim Faulkner SC – 12 Wentworth Selborne Chambers

Justin Gleeson SC – Banco Chambers

Greg Harris KC – Dever's List Barristers

Matthew Harvey KC – List G Barristers

Michael Henry SC – Alinea Chambers

Justin Hogan-Doran SC – 7 Wentworth Selborne ‘Justin is a very experienced barrister who is highly intellectual and good on his feet. Justin is known for his expertise in international arbitration and foreign law.’

James Hutton SC – Eleven Wentworth Barristers

Michael Izzo SC – Eleven Wentworth Barristers ‘Michael is technically excellent, is able to get across detailed information quickly, identifies the strengths and weaknesses of the position and has a clear sense of how certain arguments will likely play out in court, as well as what is needed to satisfy the court.’

Liam Kelly KC – Gerard Brennan Chambers

Nick Kidd SC – 7 Wentworth Selborne ‘Nick is a very effective advocate, he puts the case in a clear and compelling way and is always ready to deal with the difficult questions that come his way.’

Jason Lazarus SC – 7 Wentworth Selborne ‘Exceptionally intelligent, with a measured delivery style.'

Luke Livingston SC – New Chambers ‘Luke is very thorough and well prepared. He has a calm and persuasive advocacy style in which he preemptively addresses matters that he anticipates the court will raise. He is not flustered by unforeseen developments during trial.'

David Lloyd SC – 12 Wentworth Selborne Chambers

Sera Mirzabegian SC – Omnia Chambers ‘Sera is a very capable, commercially astute barrister. Her advocacy is very good, she projects confidence and is always prepared.’

Ian Neil SC – 6 St James Hall Chambers

Charles Parkinson KC – List A Barristers

James Peters AM KC – Dever's List Barristers

Jonathon Redwood SC – Banco Chambers

Garry Rich SC – Fifth Floor St James’ Hall Barristers

Martin Scott KC – List G Barristers

John Sheahan KC – Banco Chambers

Jennifer Single SC – 12 Wentworth Selborne Chambers

Philip Solomon KC – Dever's List Barristers

Brendan Sullivan SC – Tenth Floor Wentworth Selborne Chambers

Helen Symon KC – Young's List Barristers

Christopher Ward SC – 6 St James Hall Chambers

Justin Williams KC – Eleven Wentworth Barristers

Stuart Wood AM KC – State Chambers

Michael Wyles KC – Foley's List Barristers

Andrè Zahra SC – Ninth Floor Selborne Chambers 'Andre is clever and has a great appreciation of the law, yet is practical and seeks commercial outcomes for clients. The judges trust him, and his advocacy is nuanced and subtle both at trial and on appeal.'

Chris Zelestis KC – Francis Burt Chambers

James Arnott SC – Sixth Floor Selborne Wentworth Chambers

Tony Bannon SC – Tenth Floor Wentworth Selborne Chambers

Tomo Boston KC – List G Barristers

Peter Braham SC – Eleven Wentworth Barristers

Chloe Burnett SC – Sixth Floor Selborne Wentworth Chambers

Gregory Burton SC – 5 Wentworth Chambers ‘Gregory is extremely astute and level-headed.’

Peter Collinson KC – List A Barristers

John De Wijn AM KC – List A Barristers

Kristen Deards SC – Banco Chambers

Steven Finch SC – Tenth Floor Wentworth Selborne Chambers

Andrew Harding SC – 12 Wentworth Selborne Chambers ‘Andrew is able to articulate legal issues and iswell prepared before trials.’

Malcolm Harding SC – List G Barristers

Bruce Hodgkinson AM SC – State Chambers

Ben Katekar SC – New Chambers 'Ben is very considered and highly regarded counsel. He is inclusive and willing shares knowledge and strategic planning.'

Richard Lancaster SC – Fifth Floor St James’ Hall Barristers

David McLure SC – New Chambers

Terry Mehigan SC – 12 Wentworth Selborne Chambers

Kate Morgan SC – Omnia Chambers ‘Kate is excellent at providing pragmatic commercial advice that reflects her understanding of the client’s risk appetite.’

Allan Myers AC KC – List A Barristers

Nicholas Owens SC – Fifth Floor St James’ Hall Barristers

Eugene Wheelahan KC – Dever's List Barristers

Christopher Withers SC – Banco Chambers

Neil Young KC – New Chambers and List A Barristers

2023 Silks

Imtiaz Ahmed SC – Sixth Floor Selborne Wentworth Chambers

Jamie Darams SC – Greenway Chambers

Henry El-Hague SC – 12 Wentworth Selborne Chambers ‘Henry is organised, thorough and commercial in his advice. He is also able to explain his advice to non-lawyers clearly, providing them with a clear pathway of next steps.’

Catherine Gleeson SC – New Chambers

Richard Harris SC – List G Barristers

Simon Meehan SC – State Chambers

Fiona Roughley SC – Banco Chambers

2024 Silks

Chester Brown SC – 7 Wentworth Selborne

Simon Fitzpatrick SC – 7 Wentworth Selborne ‘Simon is an excellent barrister. He is academically rigorous, commercially pragmatic, prompt in the turn around of work, and collaborative in his approach.’

Zelie Heger SC – Eleven Wentworth Barristers ‘Zelie is an insightful and considered barrister whose advocacy and advising is persuasive and considered.’

Elisa Holmes SC – Eleven Wentworth Barristers ‘Elisa is an outstanding advocate and is always one step ahead of her opponent.’

Amy Munro SC – Omnia Chambers ‘Amy is a first class practitioner. She is driven, an outstanding communicator and willing to throw herself into a challenge. An excellent team player who reads people well and brings out the best in those around her.’

Leading Juniors

Tom Barry – Young's List Barristers 'Tom is always available to assist, and provides timely, measured and commercial advice.'

Emma Beechey – New Chambers ‘Emma is a great black letter lawyer, and a lateral thinker. She also welcomes debate and discussion to refine ideas. On her feet, she builds an easy rapport with judges and is always listened to carefully.'

Jane Buncle – Omnia Chambers ‘Jane is an impressive advocate. She is well-prepared and confident in her delivery. She is increasingly briefed in matters both unled and led (and with a speaking role when led).’

Nico Burmeister – List G Barristers

Melanie Cairns – Alinea Chambers ‘Melanie has a singular ability to identify the key issue in a complex dispute and structure the case around that issue. Her oral and written advocacy is direct, articulate and effective. She has the respect of the bench.'

Caspar Conde – New Chambers ‘Caspar has an excellent grasp of the legal principles relevant to class actions, and is always well prepared when appearing in court and during conferences. He is extremely diligent, provides excellent advice and forensic analysis, is very pragmatic and commercial, and his advocacy always has an air of common sense. Overall Caspar is a true pleasure to work with.'

Juliet Curtin – Alinea Chambers

Rebecca Davern – List G Barristers

Courtney Ensor – New Chambers ‘Courtney is always very well-prepared and thorough. She has a strong work ethic and is a dream to work with.'

Dion Fahey – List G Barristers

Sinclair Gray – 12 Wentworth Selborne Chambers 'Strong commercial and practical advice that is related to solving the problem. Sinclair is also a fearless advocate running difficult points in a respectful and polite manner.'

Catherine Hamilton-Jewell – Alinea Chambers ‘Catherine is the perfect mix of legal vigour and understanding the facts of the case to help steer through the most complex of matters. She is not afraid to get her hands dirty and she is happy to continue to challenge positions until the best way forward is found. A really, really dependable pair of hands.'

Zoe Hillman – Alinea Chambers

Patrick Holmes – Alinea Chambers ‘Patrick is extremely hard working clever barrister; he has excellent attention to detail and is very precise in his advice but at the same time commercial in his approach. He makes himself available to myself and the team and he is a go to counsel for advice, help on procedure and evidence.'

Jocelyn Jaffray – 12 Wentworth Selborne Chambers 'Excellent knowledge of insurance and strong technical lawyer. Easy to work with and a positive member of the team. Good leader and strong advocate.'

Jesse Kennedy – Eleven Wentworth Barristers 'Jessie is the rising star at the Sydney Bar. Very strong on the law, hard working and a team player.'

Sean Baron Levi – State Chambers ‘Great attention to detail. He has the ability to research and find compelling case law and authorities. Great advocacy skills and great with clients.’

Leigh Howard – List G Barristers

Michael May – Level Twenty Seven Chambers ‘Michael is a clear, logical and intelligent thinker. The same can be said for his advocacy. His submissions are very clear and structured - and his advocacy reflects that approach to matters in which he is briefed.'

Justin Mereine – Foley's List Barristers

Tom O’Brien – Eleven Wentworth Barristers 'Tom is a robust thinker, a clear, concise and effective advocate and an energetic senior junior counsel.'

Greg O’Mahoney – New Chambers

Chris Peadon – New Chambers ‘Chris is a charismatic barrister with good commercial sense which helps navigates through complex disputes.'

Andrew Pollock – List G Barristers

Alan Shearer – Eleven Wentworth Barristers 'Alan is one of the best barristers in the country. His written work is exceptional. He is extremely responsive and accessible. He is very hardworking. He is an excellent advocate - flexible and able to tailor his approach to the demands of the judge, but also strong in the face of headwinds.'

David Smallbone – Frederick Jordan Chambers 'He is sharp in all aspects, particularly in identify the issue, knowledge of the law, as well as in cross examination.'

Sarah Spottiswood – Level Twenty Seven Chambers

Luke Waterson – 12 Wentworth Selborne Chambers

Stewart Webster – Level Twenty Seven Chambers ‘Stewart is the leading junior barrister at the Bar in Queensland in commercial matters. He is a persuasive advocate, and capable of quickly transitioning to one of the leading commercial senior counsel in Queensland in the future.’

Kate Anderson – Young's List Barristers ‘Kate is a very experienced counsel with strong strategic skills. She is hard working and ensures being across the detail of the matters she works on. She is an effective advocate with a direct and no-nonsense approach to advocacy.’

Brendan J Avallone - List G Barristers

Amelia Avery-Williams – 12 Wentworth Selborne Chambers 'Amelia's core strength is being on top of the detail of her briefs and being able to quickly identify the main issues in dispute to help either resolve cases or to come up with the best hearing strategy.'

Conor Bannan – 12 Wentworth Selborne Chambers 'Conor is extremely calm under pressure. He is always well prepared and a pleasure to deal with at all times of the life cycle of a large matter.'

Catherine Bembrick – 5 Wentworth Chambers ‘Calm, considered and strategic. Catherine is always available and works flexibly around law firm needs. She is well respected by opposing counsel and judges actually listen to her.’

Tim Boyle – Eleven Wentworth Barristers ‘Tim is one of Sydney’s leading juniors. His work product is exceptional, including oral advocacy. He is highly skilled as a barrister, and also a delight to work with.’

Andrew Byrne – 7 Wentworth Selborne

Andrew Cameron – List G Barristers

Fiona Cameron – Young's List Barristers

Natasha Case – Alinea Chambers

Robert Clark – 5 Wentworth Chambers

Tom Clarke – List G Barristers

Dominic Delany – Alinea Chambers ‘Dom is extremely bright, hard working, strategic.’

Catherine Dermody – Foley's List Barristers

Kess Dovey – List G Barristers

Matthew Follett – Dever's List Barristers

Jonathan Forbes – Foley's List Barristers

David Harris – 5 Wentworth Chambers 'David is very thorough and highly perceptive.'

Natalie Hickey – List G Barristers

Laura Hilly – List G Barristers

Adam Hochroth – Banco Chambers

Oliver Jones – Eleven Wentworth Barristers ‘Oliver is an accomplished advocate with a diverse practice. Oliver is good on his feet and has excellent written skills.’

Tamasin Jonker – Alinea Chambers ‘Absolute superstar, very hard working, incredibly smart. Willing to roll up her sleeves and do the hard work.'

Keni Josifoski – New Chambers ‘Keni is technically excellent, but also a safe pair of hands: he know how to manage a range of stakeholder interests, can work to a timetable and excels under pressure.'

Timothy Kane – 12 Wentworth Selborne Chambers

Matt Karam – New Chambers ‘Matt is an extremely competent commercial barrister. He is technically thorough and takes a commercial approach to disputes.’

Rudi Kruse – List G Barristers

Nathan Landis – Francis Burt Chambers ‘Strong and effective advocate, especially in his ability to simplify in submissions complicated legal analysis (and the application of this to a complex set of facts). A skilled and disarmingly polite cross-examiner.’

Eugenia Levine – List G Barristers

Brendan Lim – Eleven Wentworth Barristers ‘Brendan is highly intelligent and an excellent advocate. His written submissions are very high in quality and he is very good on his feet.’

Kate Lindeman – Banco Chambers

Dean Luxton – List G Barristers

Helena Mann – 7 Wentworth Selborne

David Morgan – List G Barristers

Karen Petch – New Chambers ‘Karen is technically excellent and extremely user-friendly. Karen's advocacy is measured and effective.'

Ben Petrie – Young's List Barristers ‘Ben is technically excellent and very good on his feet. He prepares well and works hard. His written work is excellent. He is commercial and user-friendly.'

Simon Philips – 12 Wentworth Selborne Chambers

Bilal Rauf – State Chambers

Patrick Reynolds – Eighth Floor Selborne Chambers ‘Patrick is an excellent advocate who is confident and a tremendous communicator. He is quick to understand the facts of each matter and apply those facts to legal principles.’

Leanne Rich – Alinea Chambers ‘Leanne works harder than any barrister - her attention to detail is extraordinary.’

Benjamin Ryde – List G Barristers

Philip Santucci – New Chambers ‘Philip is an excellent commercial barrister. Whilst being very technical, Philip adopts a commercial approach to achieve client's best outcomes and objectives.'

Adam Segal – List G Barristers

Joanne Shephard – 12 Wentworth Selborne Chambers

Sonia Tame – Omnia Chambers ‘Sonia is thorough, thoughtful and technically excellent – particularly with respect to financial services law. Sonia is responsive and engages with her solicitor teams effectively.’

Premala Thiagarajan – List A Barristers

Christina Trahanas – Omnia Chambers ‘Christina is a superb commercial junior with outstanding advocacy skills. Her unwavering commitment and ability to express very complicated technical and legal concepts in a clear, concise and persuasive way makes her particularly strong on technical issues.’

Thomas Warner – List G Barristers

Patrick Wheelahan – Dever's List Barristers

Jillian Williams – List G Barristers

Derek Wong – Alinea Chambers ‘Derek is brilliant and a real team player. He is a safe pair of hands and can be trusted to provide excellent legal advice on complex matters. He does not shy away from difficult issues or hard work. As an advocate, and in supporting senior counsel, Derek is well-prepared and well-ordered.’

Jaye Alderson – State Chambers ‘Jaye is wonderful to work with. Jaye is extremely dedicated and will always work to deadlines. Jaye has a wonderful bedside manner and is able to communicate with clients effectively and clearly.’

Thomas Bagley – Ninth Floor Selborne Chambers 'Tom's advocacy skills are outstanding, he is also able to make persuasive, succinct and accurate submissions. Tom's cross examinations are strategic, calm and deliberate. He is unfazed by unexpected events.'

Andrew Bulley – 5 Wentworth Chambers ‘Andrew’s advocacy is clear and concise. He grasps understanding of the various matters quickly and offers clear and decisive solutions.’

Robert Carey – 7 Wentworth Selborne ‘His strengths are his reliability and exercise of good judgement.’

Shaun Clement – Young's List Barristers ‘Shaun is a great advocate, renowned for his ability to articulate complex legal arguments with clarity, precision, and persuasive force.'

Nicholas Condylis – 12 Wentworth Selborne Chambers ‘Reliable and intelligent.’

Anna Elizabeth – 5 Wentworth Chambers ‘Anna is friendly and approachable counsel that views matters from a strategic and commercial aspect. Her written submissions always exceed expectations.’

Matthew Kalyk – 12 Wentworth Selborne Chambers

Harriet Lenigas – Eleven Wentworth Barristers ‘Harriet is extremely hardworking and will not rest until deadlines are complied with. She has a receptive manner. She produces written work of a high quality.’

Kane Loxley – List G Barristers

Angus Macauley – 12 Wentworth Selborne Chambers

Eliot Lee Olivier – 5 Wentworth Chambers 'Eliot's strengths include his attention to detail, responsiveness and quality of his written work. Eliot has a strong work ethic and is also very personable.'

Catherine Pase – List G Barristers

Callan Patrick O’Neil – 12 Wentworth Selborne Chambers 'Callan is very easy to work with. He works well with junior solicitors and often provide helpful guidance and feedback.'

Robert Pietriche – Omnia Chambers ‘Rob is a calm and capable advocate. He is a diligent barrister and is able to cut through to the heart of a tricky issue.’

Penny Thew – State Chambers ‘Penny has laser-like focus on getting to the nub of issues in dispute and develop commercially pragmatic strategies, collaborating with instructing solicitors and her client every step of the way.’

Alexander Vial – 5 Wentworth Chambers ‘Alex is extremely hard-working and diligent. His written submissions are always well-argued and to the point.’

Matthew Youssef – 12 Wentworth Selborne Chambers ‘Matt is an extremely hard working barrister who is able to stay calm under pressure and work through mountains of work. He can be relied on to deliver.’

Eli Ball – 7 Wentworth Selborne ‘Eli is an effective and compelling advocate in both court hearings and alternate dispute resolution settings. He is reliable and has remarkable attention to detail.’

Eleanor Doyle-Markwick – Alinea Chambers ‘Eleanor is thoughtful, sharp and incisive and gets to the key legal issues very quickly. She is very responsive and easy to work with. She is very good on her feet – she is always well prepared and agile in response to questions from the bench.’

Talia Epstein – 12 Wentworth Selborne Chambers ‘Talia is a very fine barrister. Her written work is of the highest calibre. She is a capable advocate in oral hearings and has the respect of all the judges before whom she has appeared.’

Dan Fuller – 5 Wentworth Chambers ‘Dan has a fierce intellect, and superb at crafting winning arguments even when not working with the best evidence.’

Tim Hackett – Greenway Chambers ‘Tim is hard working and reliable. His knowledge of negligence and insurance is excellent and he is very helpful in preparing submissions, objections and other matters necessary for the trial.’

Nicolas Kirby – 12 Wentworth Selborne Chambers ‘Very personable and easy to get along with, great communicator with the client which assists in client management, great at cross examination and submissions.’

Jeremy Masters – List G Barristers

Albert Ounapuu – List G Barristers

Quintin Rares – 7 Wentworth Selborne ‘He is responsive, smart and thorough and capable of thinking outside the box. He is a persuasive advocate and good on his feet.’

François Salama – 13 St James Hall ‘Francois is an excellent barrister. He has particular strengths in alternative dispute resolution and is notably calm, considered and sensible in mediations.’

Wai Kaey Soon – Frederick Jordan Chambers ‘Wai Kaey is thoughtful, insightful and ingenious in developing solutions to complex or difficult problems. He focuses on the important issues and has a good grasp of the academic and the practical.’

Jane Taylor – Eleven Wentworth Barristers ‘Jane is a measured, calm and clear advocate. She is skilled at explaining complex matters in a simple and easy to understand manner and she does not get ruffled.’

Hamilton Zhao – Frederick Jordan Chambers ‘Hamilton has excellent analytical skills and an understanding of the key issues in dispute. He provides relevant and practical advice during the course of the matter. He also provides technically correct answers and practical solutions when dealing with opposing and difficult legal counsel.’

Rising Stars

Ronny Chen – Frederick Jordan Chambers 'Very clever and hard working. Always well prepared and well organized. Reliable. An excellent junior.'

Andrew Crocker – List G Barristers

Miles Foran – 5 Wentworth Chambers ‘Miles’ strengths include his technical expertise, advocacy and strategy. Miles provides excellent strategic guidance.’

Anna Garsia – 12 Wentworth Selborne Chambers ‘Anna is a pleasure to work with. She is courteous with all levels of the team and able to effectively manage solicitor and counsel teams to meet demanding deadlines.’

Winsome Hall – Alinea Chambers ‘Winsome has very strong forensic skills, with an ability to digest a large volume of information and complex facts including in areas involving medical/scientific expertise. She is an outstanding communicator and timely in her delivery of work product.’

Jillian Caldwell – 12 Wentworth Selborne Chambers

Commercial disputes in Australia Bar

Tier 1 sets

Level Twenty Seven Chambers

‘Undoubtedly one of the leading chambers in commercial disputes in Australia,’ Brisbane's Level Twenty Seven Chambers has a strong grasp on commercial and public law cases both at a national level and at an international level. Members of the set are seen to act regularly on cases involving business disputes in litigation and arbitration for a variety of industry sectors including technology, accounting and real estate. Shane Doyle KC is briefed by national and international law firms on ‘bet-the-company’ disputes, while Damian Clothier KC is focused on commercial litigation and advisory work in the fields of resources, corporations and insolvency. Michael May was involved in Nerang Subdivision Pty Ltd v Hutson which dealt with a dispute between a property developer and the administrator of the estate of the landowner regarding a multi billion dollar property development on the Gold Coast. Sarah Spottiswood is noted for her appearance in several matters in the High Court of Australia, in State and Federal Courts and in various tribunals in Queensland and Victoria.

Les références

‘The set as a whole is brilliant – smart, good people with an excellent English clerk.’

‘Dan Perry is the best clerk in the country in my view. A true clerk – always happy to help, genuinely trying to win and distribute work.’

‘The clerks operate modern, market leading, practices in engaging with its clients. Dan Perry is outstanding and proactively engages and assist solicitors with securing counsel at short notice, physical facilities; regular free educational seminars and training for solicitors with high quality technical papers.’

Principaux dossiers

New Chambers

Noted for being a ‘top-tier commercial chambers’ New Chambers regularly engages with a wide variety of disputes such as corporate and commercial, insurance, taxation and regulatory proceedings. Members, such as Emma Beechey and Luke Livingston SC are engaged to represent, or act as counsel assisting to leading regulatory and investigative authorities in Australia including the Australian Securities and Investment Commission and the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission. Gregory Nell SC appeared for three defendants who had been sued for damages for an alleged breach of an alleged contract for the transportation of grain by rail and alleged misleading and deceptive conduct in Origin Grain P/L v Qube Logistics (Aust) P/L et ors. Courtney Ensor is a leading tax practitioner, having regularly appeared for and advising taxpayers and both Federal and State Commissioners, while Catherine Gleeson SC was made a Senior Counsel earlier in 2023.

Les références

‘Angela Noakes, in her role as clerk and practice manager, consistently ensures a delightful experience while staying well-informed about the chambers’ expertise and availability. She fosters a culture that celebrates and supports the achievements of all members, from Silks to Readers. There is no exclusive or hierarchical structure to the chambers; all members make their instructing solicitors and clients feel welcome.’

‘Excellent set with many capable counsel.’

‘New Chambers are amongst the best commercial law chambers in Australia. They rank with Banco as one of the preeminent chambers in Australia and Ben Katekar SC is a large part of its success.’

Principaux dossiers

Tier 2 sets

5 Wentworth Chambers

Displaying ‘considerable strength in commercial disputes,’ 5 Wentworth Chambers‘ expertise in commercial disputes extends to a wide variety of matters, from mining, to finance, securities, insolvency and insurance. Members of the set, including Andrew Bulley have appeared in different courts across Australia, such as Fair Work Ombudsman v Commonwealth Bank of Australia which saw Dan Fuller appear in the Federal Court of Australia over a proceeding seeking penalties in relation to alleged underpayments of thousands of employees of one of Australia’s largest banks. Dominique Hogan-Doran SC has led the largest Australian Government legal team in a Royal Commission, while Catherine Bembrick and Anna Elizabeth are further key names from the set.

Les références

‘The set displays considerable strength in commercial disputes, reflected by the regularity of briefs from major firms.’

‘5 Wentworth is a long-established an well known chambers with a number of barristers experiences in commercial disputes.’

‘The clerks are always helpful.’

Principaux dossiers

Tier 3 sets

12 Wentworth Selborne Chambers

12 Wentworth Selborne Chambers is noted for its broad-based dispute resolution and litigation practice, with floor members being routinely briefed by international firms and by regulators including the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). The set has been active in the infrastructure sector, with Greg Sirtes SC, Luke Waterson and Robert White advising in litigation triggered by major rail and road infrastructure resulting in commercial disputes. Jennifer Single SC represents government agencies and is briefed by the Australian Government Solicitor, as well as the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions. Sinclair Gray is regarded for his expertise in financial and corporations matters, and led on Albany Capital Investors Pty Ltd & Ors ats Anderson which dealt with an appeal about a former employee that took away a funds management business from her employer, the alleged knowing assistance of various parties. Jocelyn Jaffray and Talia Epstein are key names from the set, while Henry El-Hague SC was appointed a Senior Counsel in NSW.

Les références

‘Very strong floor, many high quality counsel.’

‘Very good – prompt and helpful.’

‘It is a strong set with deep commercial litigation experience.’

Principaux dossiers

7 Wentworth Selborne

Noted for being ‘an excellent floor‘ with ‘top class barristers,‘ 7 Wentworth Selborne‘s members are actively engaged in disputes including contractual disputes, as well as company, trust and insolvency matters. Jeremy Giles SC is experienced in commercial litigation and civil penalty proceedings, having appeared for ASIC in ASIC v Nuix Limited which dealt with a Federal Court civil penalty proceeding against Niux Limited for several breaches of s 674 (continuous disclosure) and s 1041H (misleading or deceptive conduct). Justin Hogan-Doran SC specialises in cross-border litigation, and has advised in maritime law matters and disputes concerning ports and infrastructure, while Nick Kidd SC appears regularly in the NSW Supreme Court and the Federal Court of Australia. Jason Lazarus SC and Simon Fitzpatrick are further key names from the set.

Les références

‘Excellent floor – top class barristers who are hard working and easy to work with.’

‘The Chambers are a solid commercial set.’

‘Seven Wentworth Selbourne Chambers has traditionally been one of the strongest sets of counsel at the Sydney bar.’

Principaux dossiers

Eleven Wentworth Barristers

Eleven Wentworth Barristers is well regarded for being a set with ‘leading practitioners, with depth across levels of seniority and experience‘ in commercial law and public law, with members frequently advising on matters for individuals, corporates and government clients. James Hutton SC covers a wide practice within commercial law, including contracts, trade practices and commercial equity, as well as financial services and commercial planning. Jesse Kennedy is noted for his cross-border expertise within commercial disputes, having developed his experience in international arbitration in New York, while Alan Shearer covers commercial cases both on a led and unled basis. Oliver Jones acted for the Medical Board of Australia in Callan v Medical Board of Australia in a landmark legal challenge relating to a judicial review challenge by two cosmetic surgeons to the Board’s new national Guidelines for medical practitioners performing and advertising cosmetic surgery. Ian Pike SC, as was, was appointed to the New South Wales Supreme Court earlier this year.

Les références

‘Zach Rymer is one of the best clerks in Sydney. He is right across his barristers’ practices and his responsiveness to enquiries is fantastic.’
‘Well regarded set of leading practitioners. Depth across levels of seniority and experience.’
‘Good range of excellent barristers.’
‘Strong breadth of commercial and public law barristers across all levels of seniority.’
‘Accessible clerk who knows his barristers and their strengths and practice areas well. Will always make responding to solicitors calls a priority.’

Principaux dossiers

Omnia Chambers

Newly established in 2024, Omnia Chambers specialises in commercial and corporate law, with the set fielding members skilled in commercial litigation including class actions and regulatory matters. Michael Hodge KC continues to be briefed in litigation throughout Australia, including the case of Taxi Apps v Uber, involving a class action against the Uber group being sued by Australian taxi drivers and the app Taxi Apps for unlawful means conspiracy. Kate Morgan SC primary focus is in regulatory litigation involving the ACCC and ASIC, as well as competition and consumer law, while Sera Mirzabegian SC has acted for and against regulators, and acts in Royal Commissions. Jane Buncle and Amy Munro SC are also key names.

Principaux dossiers

Young's List Barristers

Established in 2012, members of Young's List Barristers specialise in commercial and public law, with expertise in a broad range of practice areas from taxation law to arbitration, corporate and commercial disputes, as well as building and construction. Kate Anderson is highlighted for being a ‘good advocate, with a strong understanding of issues and focus on critical matters,’ while Tom Barry routinely acts in high profile disputes arising from mergers and acquisitions, as well as major infrastructure projects and financial transactions. Ben Petrie covers a broad commercial practice, and acted for eStore Logistics in Kogan Australia Pty Ltd v eStore Logistics Pty Ltd in a multimillion-dollar claim commenced by Kogan Australia arising out of the purchase and delivery of stock during the COVID-19 pandemic. Shaun Clement is noted for his coverage of disputes in the Federal Court and all Victorian Courts.

Les références

‘I have the highest regard for the Clerk, Tammy Young. She is professional, efficient and enjoys and deserves the trust of many solicitors who brief barristers on her list.’

‘I think there are many great commercial barristers in Youngs’ list.’

‘Young’s list have certainly added a lot more youth in recent years and are building a really strong set of junior barristers including those under five years.’

Principaux dossiers

Tier 4 sets

Alinea Chambers

Sydney-based Alinea Chambers consists of commercial specialists who routinely appear and advise in commercial disputes across a variety of fields including corporations law, equity, financial services, class actions and insurance. Melanie Cairns is noted for having a ‘singular ability to identify the key issue in a complex dispute and structure the case around the issue,’ while Leanne Rich is experienced in commercial litigation and has appeared both led and unled in cases in the Supreme Court of NSW and the Federal Court of Australia. Patrick Holmes has been heavily involved in the Inquiries into The Star Pty Limited, which deals with high-profile media allegations concerning money laundering and criminal influences in Australian casinos. Eleanor Doyle-Markwick and Winsome Hall are names to watch. Anthony McGrath SC, as was, now sits on the NSW Supreme Court.

Les références

‘Alinea Chambers’ service offering is at an expected high level.’

‘Harry Hemmings is polite, efficient and helpful.’

‘Good.’

Principaux dossiers

List G Barristers

Recognised as hosting leading commercial and public law advocates in Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney, List G Barristers is experienced in a wide variety of disputes, from employment to native title claims, class actions and maritime disputes for a large range industry sectors, both nationally and internationally. Hamish Austin KC covers a wide range of disputes across the commercial space, as well as in maritime law and insolvency, while Justin Bourke KC has been involved in leading industrial law cases both in the High Court and the Federal Court, including FWO v Woolworths which dealt with one of the largest underpayment claims brought in Australia. Jenny Firkin KC has a national presence in all areas of industrial and employment law, with expertise in class actions concerning employment conditions and discrimination. Dion Fahey is a class action specialist, and Catherine Pase is sought after for her coverage of employment, industrial relations and anti-discrimination law.

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