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Mark Gray-Spencer, Partner has been recognised as a Leading Aviation Lawyer (Recommended) – Australia 2026.

Mark is a highly respected practitioner with deep expertise in aviation and aerospace law. He is consistently recognised in Doyle’s Guide as a leading lawyer in this field and has played an active role in the Aviation Law Association of Australia and New Zealand, including serving as its past President.

Michelle Taylor, Partner has been recognised as a Leading Admiralty, Shipping & Maritime Lawyer (Leading) – Australia 2026.

Michelle has depth of experience in all areas of marine insurance including P&I, hull, and cargo claims for Australian and London insurers. Michelle also has expertise in ship building and charterparty agreements, including for projects in Singapore, Vietnam, China, Germany and Papua New Guinea.

The celebration continues as Sparke Helmore is recognised in the following categories:

  • Leading Admiralty, Shipping & Maritime Law Firm (Recommended) – Australia, 2026
  • Leading Aviation Law Firm (Third Tier) – Australia, 2026.

Congratulations Mark and Michelle!

About Sparke Helmore

We’ve come a long way since our doors first opened in the Hunter in 1882.  We’ve had an office in Sydney since the ‘60s and we recently opened our tenth office in Cairns.

We cover six key areas of law – Corporate & Commercial, Commercial Insurance, Government, Property Environment & Finance, Statutory Lines of Insurance and Workplace – with more than 30 specialised areas of expertise. We’re a truly national, full service and proudly Australian firm that delivers results through deep collaboration with our clients. Wherever our clients need us, that’s where we’ll be.

Covering a big country needs a big team—we’re more than 1000 people now and still growing. And in true Australian spirit, we’re friendly, approachable and easy to work with. And when you work with one of us, you get the expertise of all of us.

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