John is a practical and outcome focussed transactional lawyer known for his approachability, can-do attitude and commercial nous combined with a profound understanding of the law. With more than 30 years’ experience, his work spans capital raisings, mergers and acquisitions (regulated and unregulated), companies and securities regulation, major commercial transactions, joint ventures and resources projects. John is independently ranked on a consistent basis as one of the top corporate and commercial lawyers in Queensland. He is also Chairman of the Australia-Taiwan Business Council.
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Jon is a litigator and acts for clients in the professional indemnity, and directors' and officers' (D&O) space.
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Ebony is an experienced insurance litigator with expertise in public liability and dust diseases litigation. She has experience representing clients in most Australian jurisdictions.
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Tyne is an experienced insurance litigator specialising in state workers' compensation and premium review matters. Her expertise and experience has been particularly strengthened through a secondment at a state workers' compensation statutory authority.
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Brad is a real “people person” who thrives on knowing that he is making a positive impact for his clients. It didn’t take Brad long to realise that the value a corporate and M&A lawyer brings to his clients reaches beyond legal answers: it is about connecting people, exceeding expectations from a service perspective and being able to offer an opinion steeped in more than 15 years of experience in commercial law firms in Australia, the United Kingdom and the Channel Islands (Jersey). This is why Brad has been recommended in the Doyles Guide for leading commercial lawyers in Queensland on 2018 and 2019. The Brisbane start-up ecosystem has consistently benefitted from Brad’s enthusiasm to help emerging start-ups and entrepreneurs navigate early stage capital raisings and legal issues. His commitment to start-ups sees him regularly give back at their events (as a participant and sponsor) as well as countless one-on-one mentoring sessions he has provided.
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Sasha is a property lawyer who specialises in acquisitions and disposals, leasing matters and rural transactions.
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Robert is a government procurement specialist experienced in advising on complex acquisitions, technology and communication assets, and logistics. He also has experience in advising private sector clients on tendering strategies.
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Sally is a corporate lawyer with strong mergers and acquisitions (M&A), equity capital markets and commercial contract experience. She is the National Service Line Leader of the firm’s Corporate Advisory team. Sally’s experience covers a broad range of sectors and industries but it’s her reputation in the energy and resources sector that is particularly strong—she has been recognised as a leading legal practitioner in the Chambers Asia Pacific Legal directory since 2013.
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Alexandra is a member of the Government team and advises on technology, data protection and the acquisition of services where availability and security are critical. She is recognised in Best Lawyers and Chambers for her expertise in government and technology. In these roles Alexandra also advises on governance, performance frameworks and regulatory compliance. Alexandra has particular expertise in negotiating complex contracts and finding solutions to problems.
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Laura is an experienced solicitor-advocate who specialises in Commonwealth workers’ compensation, social security and other areas of administrative law.
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Liana is a senior commercial lawyer who advises Commonwealth departments and agencies on procurement strategy and CPR compliance, industry consultation processes, drafting market approach documents, tender evaluation, contract negotiation, funding arrangements and probity.
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Andrew, the National Service Line Leader of our Mining & Resources team, is an outcome-driven lawyer who focuses on helping mining companies achieve operable, workable and defendable mining approvals platforms. He’s a big believer in taking responsibility for getting results and is known for his honest, practical approach.
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David has been providing legal and strategic advice to mining companies for more than 40 years, including advising most of the local and international mining companies operating in NSW. He advises on all aspects of securing a community granted licence to mine, and on establishing and maintaining a workable and defendable approvals platform.
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Katherine is an experienced litigator and advocate with extensive expertise in both administrative and criminal law. She is trusted by government agencies to solve complex legal problems and navigate clients through the most sensitive and high-profile of matters.
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Jennifer is an experienced litigation lawyer working in our Commercial Insurance team, specialising in CTP. She also has experience in personal injury and liability claims, commercial and family law. Jennifer prides herself on being efficient, collaborative and commercially-minded, and endeavouring to provide exceptional service and outcomes for her clients.
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Catherine advises businesses on issues relating to employment and safety in the workplace. Because she understands the industries she works with so well, she is able to anticipate and quickly come up with effective solutions for CEOs, Managing Directors, HR executives, safety professionals and in-house counsel. Catherine is also the Managing Partner of our Newcastle office.
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Sue has more than 20 years' experience in civil and insurance litigation, specialising in personal injury and workers' compensation. She was originally admitted as a solicitor of the Supreme Court of England and Wales, before relocating to Australia where she was admitted as a barrister and solicitor of the Supreme Court of Western Australia.
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