22 named on the Best Lawyers 'Ones to Watch' list
17-April-2026We are pleased to announce that 22 Sparke Helmore lawyers have been named on the 2027 Best Lawyers ‘Ones to Watch’ list. two of our lawyers have been listed for the first time—Nick Ferguson and Samantha Galeano.
Congratulations to all those listed:
- Hannah Alcaro – Real Property Law
- Matthew Armstrong – Real Property Law
- Stephanie Barclay – Insurance Law
- Morgan Cherry – Real Property Law
- Gemma Chew – Insurance Law and Personal Injury Litigation
- Frank Farsaci – Insurance Law and Personal Injury Litigation
- Zoe Fatouros – Insurance Law and Personal Injury Litigation
- Nick Ferguson – Planning and Environmental Law
- Angel Fernandes – Insurance Law
- Erica Filby – Insurance Law and Personal Injury Litigation
- Samantha Galeano – Real Property Law
- Katie Gould – Real Property Law
- Ben Gunter – Construction / Infrastructure Law
- Peter Hughes – Insurance Law and Personal Injury Litigation
- Elisa Lee – Insurance Law
- Matthew O’Sullivan – Banking and Finance Law
- Jessica Phillips – Labour and Employment Law
- Melanie Shanahan – Insurance Law, Litigation and Personal Injury Litigation
- Ashley Sherr – Labour and Employment Law
- Ebony Vail – Insurance Law
- Sasha Vleeshouwer – Real Property Law
- Luke Woodward – Real Property Law
Best Lawyers Australia 'Ones to Watch' recognises associates and other lawyers who are early in their careers for their outstanding professional excellence in private practice in Australia.

