Sangeetha advises clients on a wide range of planning and environment matters and has acted for parties on all sides of a dispute giving her a breadth of perspective and experience. Her work has also involved a variety of sites from waste facilities, quarry operations and mines through to commercial and residential development working closely with teams of experts. Sangeetha has appeared in the Planning and Environment Court in contested reviews and originating applications, instructed counsel in planning appeals and participated in without prejudice conferences in the early stages of litigation. She has also undertaken cross-jurisdictional work in NSW and Victoria. In addition to her professional experience, Sangeetha is a Company Director and Secretary for Just Us Theatre Ensemble Inc (JUTE Theatre Company), a local not-for-profit theatre organisation in Cairns. Sangeetha was also the recipient of a scholarship to participate in the Australian Institute of Company Directors Course on Governance for Not-for-profit Company Directors.
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Alice provides pragmatic and commercially minded advice to government clients. She is recognised for her exceptional legal knowledge, strong communication skills, positive attitude and determination to get the best outcome.
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Stephanie is an experienced litigator who practices in professional indemnity and financial lines claims. She believes in providing practical advice to clients focussed on achieving efficient resolutions of claims. Creativity and innovation are at the heart of the way Stephanie conducts her legal portfolio and she is quick to jump at an out of the box idea for a defence. She believes in taking clients on the claims journey with her and is known for her responsiveness and providing timely updates. Stephanie wholeheartedly believes that teamwork is the key to providing the best solutions for clients and embraces new ideas from her peers and clients.
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Janelle has over 15 years’ experience in the insurance sector. Her practice includes coverage advice and defence of claims across all major insurance lines, with a focus on financial lines, D&O, management liability, first and third party property, recoveries and life insurance.
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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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Heather has a wealth of commercial law experience and has expertise in the provision of corporate, commercial and property legal services. Heather is an Accredited Specialist in Business Law from the Queensland Law Society and is a Member of the Australian and New Zealand College of Notaries.
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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 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 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 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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Leeanne is a specialist in Planning and Environmental Law. She has a long and substantial history in commercial litigation routinely appearing as solicitor advocate in complex litigation. Outcome driven, Leeanne has a well-earned reputation for developing cost effective, tailored legal and commercial solutions for her clients. She provides advice to a variety of clients, consultants and local authorities who appreciate her honest, timely and practical approach.
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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 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 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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Ben is a highly accomplished employment and workplace relations lawyer, with more than 30 years’ legal experience advising clients across a diverse range of industry sectors. Ben has been recognised as a leading work health and safety and employment lawyer by Legal 500 and Doyle’s Guide.
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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 advises employers on all aspects of the employment relationship. He is passionate about the power of communication and always adopts a pragmatic, reasonable and value-driven approach. He has been recognised in Best Lawyers in Australia in the Labour and Employment Law category since 2016, and as a Recommended Employment Lawyer in the Doyles Guide 2024.
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Matthieu is a construction lawyer with experience acting for principals, contractors and subcontractors in contentious and non-contentious matters.
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