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Hannah
Alcaro
Senior Associate
t: +61 2 9373 1479+61 2 9373 1479
o: Sydney
Senior Associate
t: +61 2 9373 1479+61 2 9373 1479
o: Sydney


Hannah is a property lawyer specialising in leasing matters, developments, and acquisitions and disposals.
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Eve
Andrews
Senior Associate
t: +61 8 9492 2240+61 8 9492 2240
m: +61 422 243 589+61 422 243 589
o: Perth
Senior Associate
t: +61 8 9492 2240+61 8 9492 2240
m: +61 422 243 589+61 422 243 589
o: Perth


Eve is an insurance law specialist, predominantly advising and representing insurers and their clients in a wide range of personal injury matters, including public liability, motor vehicle injury, workers' compensation and dust diseases claims.
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Richard
Anicich, AM
Consultant
t: +61 2 4924 7224+61 2 4924 7224
m: +61 404 828 235+61 404 828 235
o: Newcastle
Consultant
t: +61 2 4924 7224+61 2 4924 7224
m: +61 404 828 235+61 404 828 235
o: Newcastle


Richard is a Consultant in the Corporate & Commercial team. He acts for corporate entities, public authorities, insolvency practitioners and other professional firms on the management and resolution of commercial disputes.
Richard was acknowledged as a leading restructuring and insolvency lawyer in the 2017 Legal 500 Asia Pacific directory and recognised in AsiaLaw's 2015 guide. Australasian Lawyer also nominated Richard as a leading lawyer in 2014. On 26 January 2018, Richard was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for "significant services to the community of the Hunter, to business development and medical research, and to the law".
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Rani
Aria Retnam
Partner
t: +61 8 9492 2266+61 8 9492 2266
m: +61 411 559 503+61 411 559 503
o: Perth
Partner
t: +61 8 9492 2266+61 8 9492 2266
m: +61 411 559 503+61 411 559 503
o: Perth


Rani is an experienced insurance lawyer, specialising in workers' compensation, public liability, medical negligence, motor vehicle accident claims and professional indemnity.
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Matthew
Armstrong
Senior Associate
t: +61 7 3001 9256+61 7 3001 9256
o: Brisbane
Senior Associate
t: +61 7 3001 9256+61 7 3001 9256
o: Brisbane


Matthew is a property lawyer who specialises in property development as well as acquisitions and disposals. He has a keen interest and passion for the broader property industry and market, which allows him to provide his clients' with quality legal and commercial advice.
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Alice
Bain
Special Counsel
t: +61 8 8415 9872+61 8 8415 9872
m: +61 408 295 085+61 408 295 085
o: Adelaide
Special Counsel
t: +61 8 8415 9872+61 8 8415 9872
m: +61 408 295 085+61 408 295 085
o: Adelaide


Alice specialises in providing commercial services to Government clients, including legal and probity advice on contracting and procurement. She also advises on administrative law issues, including access to information, judicial and merits review and statutory interpretation.
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Stephanie
Barclay
Senior Associate
t: +61 2 9373 3530+61 2 9373 3530
o: Sydney
Senior Associate
t: +61 2 9373 3530+61 2 9373 3530
o: Sydney


Stephanie is an experienced litigator who spends most of her time defending professional indemnity claims in the NSW Supreme Court and Court of Appeal. Stephanie’s greatest legal achievement was a trip to the High Court for a hearing before the full bench! She also has experience in financial lines, D&O matters, class actions and other commercial matters.
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Kevin
Bartlett
Consultant
t: +61 7 3016 5084+61 7 3016 5084
m: +61 401 887 799+61 401 887 799
o: Brisbane
Consultant
t: +61 7 3016 5084+61 7 3016 5084
m: +61 401 887 799+61 401 887 799
o: Brisbane


Kevin has 30 years' experience in insurance and commercial litigation. He is recognised in several industry guides as a leader in aviation law both in Australia and internationally, and is highly regarded in professional indemnity, with Australasian Legal Business Guide recognising his "simply brilliant general insurance skills".
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Mark
Beech
Senior Associate
t: +61 3 9291 2351+61 3 9291 2351
m: +61 402 904 786+61 402 904 786
o: Melbourne
Senior Associate
t: +61 3 9291 2351+61 3 9291 2351
m: +61 402 904 786+61 402 904 786
o: Melbourne


Mark works on litigious and regulatory matters in a range of jurisdictions across insurance, construction, coverage disputes health, allied health, other professionals and liability matters. Mark approaches each claim on its own terms and seeks the most efficient resolution. Where appropriate he uses his background in economics and statistics to provide added value for his clients.
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Ian
Bennett
Special Counsel
t: +61 2 9373 1445+61 2 9373 1445
m: +61 404 106 612+61 404 106 612
o: Sydney
Special Counsel
t: +61 2 9373 1445+61 2 9373 1445
m: +61 404 106 612+61 404 106 612
o: Sydney


Ian is an experienced workplace lawyer specialising in employee relations, work health and safety (WHS) and coronial inquests. He provides practical and pragmatic advice to help employers effectively manage complex legal issues arising in the workplace.
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Sharon
Bennett
Chief Operating Officer
t: +61 2 9260 2550+61 2 9260 2550
m: +61 408 539 626+61 408 539 626
o: Sydney
Chief Operating Officer
t: +61 2 9260 2550+61 2 9260 2550
m: +61 408 539 626+61 408 539 626
o: Sydney


Sharon has more than 20 years’ experience in human resources and operations, primarily in professional services environments across Australia, Asia-Pacific and globally. Sharon’s experience includes all facets of HR, focusing on strategic and tactical solutions to address people and business needs.
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Cara
Bettenay
Senior Associate
t: +61 8 9288 8005+61 8 9288 8005
o: Perth
Senior Associate
t: +61 8 9288 8005+61 8 9288 8005
o: Perth


Cara is an experienced insurance litigator who assists insurers and corporations on a variety of general liability claims including public liability, property damage and professional indemnity.
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Anella
Bortone
Partner
t: +61 2 9260 2549+61 2 9260 2549
m: +61 409 160 181+61 409 160 181
o: Sydney
Partner
t: +61 2 9260 2549+61 2 9260 2549
m: +61 409 160 181+61 409 160 181
o: Sydney


Anella is a senior lawyer who advises clients on Commonwealth statutory classes of insurance claims. The clients that she works with are covered under various Commonwealth schemes.
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Chanel
Bou-Francis
Senior Associate
t: +61 2 9260 2758+61 2 9260 2758
o: Sydney
Senior Associate
t: +61 2 9260 2758+61 2 9260 2758
o: Sydney


Chanel is an experienced litigator in our Commercial Insurance team with a diverse portfolio of insurance related liability disputes and experience across a range of areas of law. Communication and collaboration is the key to Chanel's success in delivering superior service and outcomes for her clients. Chanel is often praised for going above and beyond in her handling of matters, and her professionalism, efficiency and teamwork.
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Andrea
Boyd-Boland
Consultant
t: +61 2 9373 1495+61 2 9373 1495
m: +61 404 009 900+61 404 009 900
o: Sydney
Consultant
t: +61 2 9373 1495+61 2 9373 1495
m: +61 404 009 900+61 404 009 900
o: Sydney


Andrea predominantly advises on CTP and liability, and has conducted many major claims in these areas. She has extensive experience as a litigator, regularly appearing in the District and Supreme Courts and Tribunals. She also advises on alternative dispute resolution strategies designed to promote a fair resolution of matters at an early stage.
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Emma
Bozic
Senior Associate
t: +61 2 6263 6368+61 2 6263 6368
o: Canberra
Senior Associate
t: +61 2 6263 6368+61 2 6263 6368
o: Canberra


Emma is an experienced insurance litigator. Primarily, she assists insurers to resolve personal injury, public liability and professional indemnity claims. Her experience extends to multi-party and contribution claims, as well as recovery. Emma also conducts investigations and advises Commonwealth Government Departments on disclosures made under the Public Interest Disclosures Act 2013.
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Robyn
Brewster
Partner
t: +61 2 9373 3546+61 2 9373 3546
m: +61 404 828 274+61 404 828 274
o: Sydney
Partner
t: +61 2 9373 3546+61 2 9373 3546
m: +61 404 828 274+61 404 828 274
o: Sydney


Robyn advises self-insured corporations on complex employee health issues arising from their workplace. She has defended claims involving former employees, contractors and employee’s family members, and she regularly appears in tribunals.
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Alinta
Briggs
Senior Associate
t: +61 2 9373 3589+61 2 9373 3589
o: Sydney
Senior Associate
t: +61 2 9373 3589+61 2 9373 3589
o: Sydney


Alinta primarily focuses on property development projects and property finance transactions. She is known for her commercial acumen as well as being able to close deals quickly and within budget. She is an efficient negotiator with a pleasant demeanour, well-liked by clients and fellow professionals who find her easy to deal with.
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