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As an independent Australian firm with a long history and a big heart, we have a rich story to tell. Our spirit is built on the power of relationships with our people, clients and communities.
Your story is yours to define. We’d like to be part of it and for you to be part of ours.
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People
Julie
Kneebone
Partner
t: +61 2 9373 1494+61 2 9373 1494
m: +61 404 484 925+61 404 484 925
o: Sydney
Partner
t: +61 2 9373 1494+61 2 9373 1494
m: +61 404 484 925+61 404 484 925
o: Sydney
Julie helps employers to implement time-critical, practical solutions to address their workplace issues. She has seen matters through to state and federal courts and commissions.
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Andrew
Knight
Partner
t: +61 2 4924 7606+61 2 4924 7606
m: +61 418 522 264+61 418 522 264
o: Newcastle
Partner
t: +61 2 4924 7606+61 2 4924 7606
m: +61 418 522 264+61 418 522 264
o: Newcastle
Andrew is a lawyer with over 25 years of experience in commercial law, property law and estate planning. Areas of specialisation include business sales and purchases, commercial leasing, finance, partnership agreements, joint ventures, shareholders agreements, trust deeds, property development and complex wills.
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Bill
Kritharas
Partner
t: +61 2 9373 1423+61 2 9373 1423
m: +61 409 017 896+61 409 017 896
o: Sydney
Partner
t: +61 2 9373 1423+61 2 9373 1423
m: +61 409 017 896+61 409 017 896
o: Sydney
Bill is an experienced work health and safety (WHS) lawyer. He advises clients in the construction, agribusiness, energy and transport industries and Commonwealth, state and local government sectors on WHS compliance, incident investigations, prosecutions and coronial inquests. Bill also advises builders and owners corporation about fire safety and building defect claims.
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Alexandra
Kuczerawy
Senior Associate
t: +61 2 9260 2881+61 2 9260 2881
o: Sydney
Senior Associate
t: +61 2 9260 2881+61 2 9260 2881
o: Sydney
Alexandra is an experienced insurance lawyer who has represented both claimants and insurers in matters litigated in NSW, ACT and overseas.
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Jake
Kyranis
Special Counsel
t: +61 7 3016 5076+61 7 3016 5076
m: +61 435 453 979+61 435 453 979
o: Brisbane
Special Counsel
t: +61 7 3016 5076+61 7 3016 5076
m: +61 435 453 979+61 435 453 979
o: Brisbane
Jake is a litigator, specialising in administrative law. He regularly appears as a solicitor advocate in the Federal Court and Federal Circuit Court in judicial review proceedings as well as the Administrative Appeals Tribunal in merits review proceedings.
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Michael
La Vista
Partner
t: +61 8 8415 9857+61 8 8415 9857
o: Adelaide
Partner
t: +61 8 8415 9857+61 8 8415 9857
o: Adelaide
Michael is an experienced litigator specialising in workers’ compensation claims.
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Siddharth
Laha
Senior Associate
t: +61 2 6263 6336+61 2 6263 6336
o: Canberra
Senior Associate
t: +61 2 6263 6336+61 2 6263 6336
o: Canberra
Siddharth is an experienced commercial and corporate lawyer who provides pragmatic and trusted legal advice to Commonwealth agencies across a range of procurement and contracting, probity, privacy and commercial matters.
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Kellie
Latta
Special Counsel
t: +61 3 9291 2309+61 3 9291 2309
o: Melbourne
Special Counsel
t: +61 3 9291 2309+61 3 9291 2309
o: Melbourne
Kellie is an experienced lawyer who specialises in Commonwealth compensation, social security and administrative law. She regularly appears as a solicitor-advocate in merits and judicial review proceedings in the Administrative Appeals Tribunal and the Federal Court.
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Isobel
Lawler
Senior Associate
t: +61 2 9260 2766+61 2 9260 2766
o: Sydney
Senior Associate
t: +61 2 9260 2766+61 2 9260 2766
o: Sydney
Isobel is a lawyer in the banking and finance team with experience assisting on a number of financing transactions. Isobel has assisted on acquisition finance, construction, asset finance, film finance and business banking.
Isobel is experienced in a wide range of industries, including residential and commercial real estate, information technology, telecommunications services, aged care and health care, professional services, hotels, pubs and accommodation.
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Elisa
Lee
Senior Associate
t: +61 2 9260 2664+61 2 9260 2664
o: Sydney
Senior Associate
t: +61 2 9260 2664+61 2 9260 2664
o: Sydney
Elisa has 9 years’ experience practising in Personal Injury law. She is an insurance litigator who specialises in CTP matters in NSW.
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Shelley
Leembruggen
Partner
t: +61 2 9260 2457+61 2 9260 2457
o: Canberra
Partner
t: +61 2 9260 2457+61 2 9260 2457
o: Canberra
Shelley is an experienced insurance and government lawyer who specialises in alternative dispute resolution, litigation and investigations for private sector insurers and Commonwealth government clients.
Shelley joined Sparke Helmore in 2010 as a graduate lawyer, fresh out of university. She was appointed to the Sparke Helmore partnership in 2023 and moved from Sydney to Canberra to lead the ACT insurance team.
Shelley has a strong commitment to community engagement and D&I. She prioritises supporting the professional and cultural development of junior colleagues through mentoring, and creating a work environment that is safe, fun and fulfilling. She is an instrumental member of Sparke Helmore’s Social Committee and works closely with the firm’s D&I and Community Committees to create inclusive events where colleagues of all demographics can connect.
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Samantha
Liddy
Senior Associate
t: +61 3 9291 2225+61 3 9291 2225
o: Melbourne
Senior Associate
t: +61 3 9291 2225+61 3 9291 2225
o: Melbourne
Samantha specialises in Administrative Law. She regularly appears as a solicitor advocate in the Federal Court and Federal Circuit Court in judicial review proceedings and the Administrative Appeals Tribunal in merits review proceedings.
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Dino
Liistro
Partner
t: +61 2 9373 3541+61 2 9373 3541
m: +61 413 459 717+61 413 459 717
o: Sydney
Partner
t: +61 2 9373 3541+61 2 9373 3541
m: +61 413 459 717+61 413 459 717
o: Sydney
Dino has more than 15 years' experience in professional indemnity, directors' and officers' (D&O), commercial disputes and aviation liability claims.
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Jason
Liu
Senior Associate
t: +61 2 9260 2622+61 2 9260 2622
m: +61 492 239 053+61 492 239 053
o: Sydney
Senior Associate
t: +61 2 9260 2622+61 2 9260 2622
m: +61 492 239 053+61 492 239 053
o: Sydney
Jason is a legal and commercial lawyer, specialising in procurement and contract and commercial management, with extensive experience across defence, telecommunications, engineering services, and financial services industries. He embeds himself within his clients’ teams as a force multiplier to their businesses.
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Arelene
Lowry
Partner
t: +61 8 8960 0702+61 8 8960 0702
m: +61 401 674 235+61 401 674 235
o: Adelaide
Partner
t: +61 8 8960 0702+61 8 8960 0702
m: +61 401 674 235+61 401 674 235
o: Adelaide
Arelene joined the Insurance Statutory Lines team as a partner in our Northern Territory team, in July 2022. She has more than 20 years’ experience and specialises in workers’ compensation, administrative law, insurance and motor vehicle accidents, including specific conduct of all aspects of catastrophic claims involving serious injuries, as well as complex medical, quantum and intricate liability issues.
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Alanna
Lucchese
Special Counsel
t: +61 2 9373 1452+61 2 9373 1452
o: Canberra
Special Counsel
t: +61 2 9373 1452+61 2 9373 1452
o: Canberra
Alanna advises in administrative law litigation. She regularly appears as solicitor advocate in the Federal Circuit Court and Federal Court, and manages significant judicial review matters, including before the High Court.
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Stuart
Marris
Partner
t: +61 2 6263 6301+61 2 6263 6301
m: +61 404 828 285+61 404 828 285
o: Canberra
Partner
t: +61 2 6263 6301+61 2 6263 6301
m: +61 404 828 285+61 404 828 285
o: Canberra
Stuart concentrates on Commonwealth statutory classes of insurance and administrative law. He is one of the firm's most experienced practitioners in these areas and has advised Commonwealth agencies on a range of issues regarding their statutory functions. He has represented clients in proceedings in the Administrative Appeals Tribunal and Federal Court at the Commonwealth level, as well as in various local and state courts.
Stuart is currently seconded part-time to a Commonwealth Government department to provide advice on statutory interpretation and related administrative law issues.
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John
Martin
Non-Executive Director
o: Sydney
Non-Executive Director
o: Sydney
John brings a fresh perspective and energy to the Board with a view to enhancing Sparke Helmore's growth strategy and maximising opportunities for the firm in a rapidly evolving legal services market.
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