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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

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

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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Laura Beattie
Special Counsel
t: +61 2 9373 3590+61 2 9373 3590
o: Sydney

Laura joined Sparke Helmore in May 2014 in our Sydney office and has been a workers’ compensation practitioner for more than 25 years. She has specialised in providing legal services to self and specialised insurers for the last nine years and has extensive knowledge and experience of the industry specific legislation and jurisdiction.
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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

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
Partner
t: +61 2 9373 1445+61 2 9373 1445
m: +61 404 106 612+61 404 106 612
o: Perth

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

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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Anella Bortone
Partner
t: +61 2 9260 2549+61 2 9260 2549
m: +61 409 160 181+61 409 160 181
o: Sydney

Anella 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

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

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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Robyn Brewster
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

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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Cormac Burke
Senior Associate
t: +61 2 9260 2837+61 2 9260 2837
o: Sydney

Cormac provides regulatory and administrative law advice and representation to Commonwealth departments and agencies. His work often involves complex advice on regulatory processes and decision-making, compliance and issues of statutory interpretation. Cormac also conducts solicitor advocacy in the Administrative Appeals Tribunal, the Federal Circuit and Family Court and Federal Court.
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Seamus Burke
Partner
t: +61 2 4924 7607+61 2 4924 7607
m: +61 412 262 722+61 412 262 722
o: Newcastle

Seamus likes being a workplace lawyer, which is fortunate given that he’s been one since 1996. Since that time, he’s worked on all aspects of the employment relationship, for employer clients. He’s passionate about the power of communication and always adopts a pragmatic, reasonable and value driven approach.
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Matthieu Byrnes
Senior Associate
t: +61 2 4924 7270+61 2 4924 7270
m: +61 407 563 656+61 407 563 656
o: Melbourne

Matthieu is a construction lawyer with experience acting for principals, contractors and subcontractors in contentious and non-contentious matters.
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