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Rachel
Walls
Senior Associate
t: +61 2 6263 6366+61 2 6263 6366
o: Canberra
Senior Associate
t: +61 2 6263 6366+61 2 6263 6366
o: Canberra


Rachel is an insurance litigator with expertise in general liability claims, including claims relating to personal injury, public liability and intentional torts.
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Robert
Watson
Partner
t: +61 3 9291 2388+61 3 9291 2388
m: +61 418 979 305+61 418 979 305
o: Melbourne
Partner
t: +61 3 9291 2388+61 3 9291 2388
m: +61 418 979 305+61 418 979 305
o: Melbourne


Robert is a government procurement specialist experienced in advising on complex acquisitions, technology and communication assets, and logistics. He also has experience in advising private sector clients on tendering strategies.
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Sally
Weatherstone
Partner
t: +61 2 9260 2557+61 2 9260 2557
m: +61 439 970 463+61 439 970 463
o: Sydney
Partner
t: +61 2 9260 2557+61 2 9260 2557
m: +61 439 970 463+61 439 970 463
o: Sydney


Sally is a corporate lawyer with strong mergers and acquisitions (M&A), equity capital markets and commercial contract experience. She is the National Service Line Leader of the firm’s Corporate Advisory team.
Sally’s experience covers a broad range of sectors and industries but it’s her reputation in the energy and resources sector that is particularly strong—she has been recognised as a leading legal practitioner in the Chambers Asia Pacific Legal directory since 2013.
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Col
Webeck
General Counsel - Probity
t: +61 2 6263 6310+61 2 6263 6310
m: +61 404 828 199+61 404 828 199
o: Canberra
General Counsel - Probity
t: +61 2 6263 6310+61 2 6263 6310
m: +61 404 828 199+61 404 828 199
o: Canberra


Col advises government agencies and corporate entities dealing with government, principally in commercial law but with a particular focus on probity advice for major procurement and funding projects. Col has received an Excellence Award in Government Legal Services from the NSW Law Society and is frequently listed in the AFR’s Australian Best Lawyers list for Government.
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Alexandra
Wedutenko
Consultant
t: +61 2 6263 6378+61 2 6263 6378
m: +61 400 475 028+61 400 475 028
o: Canberra
Consultant
t: +61 2 6263 6378+61 2 6263 6378
m: +61 400 475 028+61 400 475 028
o: Canberra


Alexandra is a member of the Government team and advises on technology, data protection and the acquisition of services where availability and security are critical. She is recognised in Best Lawyers and Chambers for her expertise in government and technology. In these roles Alexandra also advises on governance, performance frameworks and regulatory compliance. Alexandra has particular expertise in negotiating complex contracts and finding solutions to problems.
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Liana
Westcott
Partner
t: +61 2 6263 6351+61 2 6263 6351
m: +61 404 072 722+61 404 072 722
o: Canberra
Partner
t: +61 2 6263 6351+61 2 6263 6351
m: +61 404 072 722+61 404 072 722
o: Canberra


Liana is a senior commercial lawyer who advises Commonwealth departments and agencies on procurement strategy and CPR compliance, industry consultation processes, drafting market approach documents, tender evaluation, contract negotiation, funding arrangements and probity.
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Lachlan
Westhoff
Senior Associate
t: +61 2 9373 3543+61 2 9373 3543
m: +61 431 022 615+61 431 022 615
o: Sydney
Senior Associate
t: +61 2 9373 3543+61 2 9373 3543
m: +61 431 022 615+61 431 022 615
o: Sydney


Lachlan is an insurance lawyer specialising in liability litigation. His experience extends to public and product liability, property and construction third party claims, intentional torts and recoveries.
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Andrew
White
National Managing Partner
t: +61 2 6542 4007+61 2 6542 4007
m: +61 437 740 796+61 437 740 796
o: Sydney
National Managing Partner
t: +61 2 6542 4007+61 2 6542 4007
m: +61 437 740 796+61 437 740 796
o: Sydney


Andrew, the National Service Line Leader of our Mining & Resources team, is an outcome-driven lawyer who focuses on helping mining companies achieve operable, workable and defendable mining approvals platforms. He’s a big believer in taking responsibility for getting results and is known for his honest, practical approach.
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David
White
Consultant
t: +61 2 6542 4010+61 2 6542 4010
m: +61 408 687 981+61 408 687 981
o: Upper Hunter
Consultant
t: +61 2 6542 4010+61 2 6542 4010
m: +61 408 687 981+61 408 687 981
o: Upper Hunter


David has been providing legal and strategic advice to mining companies for more than 40 years, including advising most of the local and international mining companies operating in NSW. He advises on all aspects of securing a community granted licence to mine, and on establishing and maintaining a workable and defendable approvals platform.
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Katherine
Whittemore
Partner
t: +61 3 9291 2384+61 3 9291 2384
m: +61 400 943 836+61 400 943 836
o: Melbourne
Partner
t: +61 3 9291 2384+61 3 9291 2384
m: +61 400 943 836+61 400 943 836
o: Melbourne


Katherine is an experienced litigator and advocate with a strong background in administrative and criminal law.
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Jen
Wicks
Senior Associate
t: +61 2 9260 2409+61 2 9260 2409
o: Sydney
Senior Associate
t: +61 2 9260 2409+61 2 9260 2409
o: Sydney


Jennifer is an experienced litigation lawyer working in our Commercial Insurance team, specialising in CTP. She also has experience in personal injury and liability claims, commercial and family law. Jennifer prides herself on being efficient, collaborative and commercially-minded, and endeavouring to provide exceptional service and outcomes for her clients.
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Catherine
Wilkinson
Partner
t: +61 2 4924 7212+61 2 4924 7212
m: +61 404 828 193+61 404 828 193
o: Newcastle
Partner
t: +61 2 4924 7212+61 2 4924 7212
m: +61 404 828 193+61 404 828 193
o: Newcastle


Catherine advises businesses on issues relating to employment and safety in the workplace. Because she understands the industries she works with so well, she is able to anticipate and quickly come up with effective solutions for CEOs, Managing Directors, HR executives, safety professionals and in-house counsel. Catherine is also the Managing Partner of our Newcastle office.
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Sue
Wilkinson
Special Counsel
t: +61 8 9492 2283+61 8 9492 2283
m: +61 406 654 941+61 406 654 941
o: Perth
Special Counsel
t: +61 8 9492 2283+61 8 9492 2283
m: +61 406 654 941+61 406 654 941
o: Perth


Sue has more than 20 years' experience in civil and insurance litigation, specialising in personal injury and workers' compensation. She was originally admitted as a solicitor of the Supreme Court of England and Wales, before relocating to Australia where she was admitted as a barrister and solicitor of the Supreme Court of Western Australia.
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Victoria
Wilkinson
Senior Associate
t: +61 3 9291 2203+61 3 9291 2203
o: Melbourne
Senior Associate
t: +61 3 9291 2203+61 3 9291 2203
o: Melbourne


Victoria is a commercial lawyer with extensive experience advising on the commercial aspects of contracting and procurement as well as the probity issues along the way.
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George
Williams
Senior Associate
t: +61 7 3016 5113+61 7 3016 5113
o: Brisbane
Senior Associate
t: +61 7 3016 5113+61 7 3016 5113
o: Brisbane


George is a specialist insurance lawyer with over 10 years' litigation experience, largely in the personal injury space. He has acted for Queensland and NSW clients, and has been a respected panel lawyer for large insurers. George has also had the benefit and experience as an in-house claims manager for a worker’s compensation insurer, and CTP insurer. He understands the importance of rehabilitation to the claims process, and the benefit rehabilitation has in reducing both claim costs and duration.
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Shane
Williamson
Partner
t: +61 7 3001 9227+61 7 3001 9227
m: +61 437 921 126+61 437 921 126
o: Brisbane
Partner
t: +61 7 3001 9227+61 7 3001 9227
m: +61 437 921 126+61 437 921 126
o: Brisbane


Shane is a senior dispute resolution and insolvency lawyer in our Corporate and Commercial team. He assists clients across a range of disputes, always with a focus on commercial outcomes, and has a broad practice in all aspects of insolvency and restructuring.
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Caroline
Wilson
Special Counsel
t: +61 2 9260 2446+61 2 9260 2446
m: +61 424 646 400+61 424 646 400
o: Sydney
Special Counsel
t: +61 2 9260 2446+61 2 9260 2446
m: +61 424 646 400+61 424 646 400
o: Sydney


Caroline advises on complex construction, engineering and infrastructure projects. Her expertise covers the life cycle of projects, including the commercial strategic administration and project management of construction and infrastructure related projects, through to dispute resolution.
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Susan
Withycombe-Taperell
Senior Associate
t: +61 2 9260 2555+61 2 9260 2555
m: +61 414 566 146+61 414 566 146
o: Newcastle
Senior Associate
t: +61 2 9260 2555+61 2 9260 2555
m: +61 414 566 146+61 414 566 146
o: Newcastle


Susan is an experienced workplace lawyer who advises on compliance and regulatory matters relating to work health and safety (WHS) and heavy vehicle road transport.
She also advises on building defect claims under the home building legislation.
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