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Sangeetha Badya
Senior Associate
t: +61 7 3001 9206+61 7 3001 9206
o: Cairns
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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 Bain
Special Counsel
t: +61 8 8415 9872+61 8 8415 9872
m: +61 408 295 085+61 408 295 085
o: Adelaide
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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
Special Counsel
t: +61 2 9373 3530+61 2 9373 3530
o: Sydney
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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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Laura Beattie
Special Counsel
t: +61 2 9373 3590+61 2 9373 3590
o: Sydney
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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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Ian Bennett
Partner
t: +61 8 9288 8007+61 8 9288 8007
m: +61 404 106 612+61 404 106 612
o: Perth
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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 Bennett
Chief Operating Officer
t: +61 2 9260 2550+61 2 9260 2550
m: +61 408 539 626+61 408 539 626
o: Sydney
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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 Bettenay
Special Counsel
t: +61 8 9288 8096+61 8 9288 8096
o: Perth
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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 Bortone
Partner
t: +61 2 9260 2549+61 2 9260 2549
m: +61 409 160 181+61 409 160 181
o: Sydney
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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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Chanel Bou-Francis
Special Counsel
t: +61 2 9260 2758+61 2 9260 2758
o: Sydney
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Chanel is an experienced litigator, specialising in national liability disputes across the casualty, aviation and property space. Chanel is skilled in applying the law and providing tailored legal advice to clients to assist them in navigating and defending complex legal matters. Chanel adopts a strategic and pragmatic focus to litigation and is a skilled negotiator. In addition to legal expertise, Chanel prides herself in building strong, genuine connections with clients in order to provide personalised guidance and support in defence of their claims. Chanel’s passionate dedication to mentoring junior colleagues also showcases her commitment to helping others flourish and succeed in the legal profession. Chanel has previously been seconded to the claims team for one of the firm's largest insurer clients. During this secondment, Chanel provided complex and technical legal support in response to high profile building and construction disasters, gaining significant legal and commercial insights into the sector. She is often praised by Counsel for being astute, canvassing the relevant issues in a case and taking initiative in her approach to defence and preparation of a matter. Exemplifying a strong commitment to the insurance industry, Chanel is a member of various industry organisations such as Australian Insurance Law Association (AILA), Women in Insurance, Claims Discussion Group and the Aviation Law Association of Australia and New Zealand. It is through this total immersion in industry, that Chanel is able to deliver enhanced services and better claims outcomes to her clients. Chanel is a regular participant in Women in Insurance events and continues to captain the Sparke Helmore Touch of Colour Team (an industry gala day touch football and fundraising event to support children who have suffered from traumatic social and psychological experiences). Chanel’s dedication to access to justice has led her to build a strong pro bono practice, volunteering at various legal community groups and within her broader local community. Chanel has been recognised by her peers in Best Lawyers 2023 and 2024 on the Ones to Watch list in insurance law.
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Leeanne Bou-Samra
Special Counsel
t: +61 2 6263 6326+61 2 6263 6326
o: Canberra
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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 Boyd-Boland
Consultant
t: +61 2 9373 1495+61 2 9373 1495
m: +61 404 009 900+61 404 009 900
o: Sydney
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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 Brewster
Partner
t: +61 2 9373 3546+61 2 9373 3546
m: +61 404 828 274+61 404 828 274
o: Sydney
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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 Briggs
Special Counsel
t: +61 2 9373 3589+61 2 9373 3589
o: Sydney
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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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Cormac Burke
Senior Associate
t: +61 2 9260 2837+61 2 9260 2837
o: Sydney
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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 Burke
Partner
t: +61 2 4924 7607+61 2 4924 7607
m: +61 412 262 722+61 412 262 722
o: Newcastle
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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 Byrnes
Senior Associate
t: +61 2 4924 7270+61 2 4924 7270
m: +61 407 563 656+61 407 563 656
o: Melbourne
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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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