People
Jane
Watson
Consultant
t: +61 2 6542 4023+61 2 6542 4023
o: Upper Hunter
Consultant
t: +61 2 6542 4023+61 2 6542 4023
o: Upper Hunter


Jane has worked in the Upper Hunter since being admitted as a solicitor in 1992, and with over 30 years’ experience has the vast knowledge and skills to be able to assist a wide range of clients.
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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 and probity specialist experienced in advising on complex acquisitions, technology and communication assets, and logistics. Most recently he has been looking at the impact of AI on procurement and probity.
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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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Alexandra
Wedutenko
Partner
t: +61 2 6263 6378+61 2 6263 6378
m: +61 400 475 028+61 400 475 028
o: Canberra
Partner
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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Laura
Wells
Senior Associate
t: +61 8 8415 9826+61 8 8415 9826
o: Adelaide
Senior Associate
t: +61 8 8415 9826+61 8 8415 9826
o: Adelaide


Laura is an experienced solicitor-advocate who specialises in Commonwealth workers’ compensation, social security and other areas of administrative law.
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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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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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Caitlin
White
Senior Associate
t: +61 7 3016 5171+61 7 3016 5171
o: Brisbane
Senior Associate
t: +61 7 3016 5171+61 7 3016 5171
o: Brisbane


Caitlin is a litigator, specialising in administrative law. She regularly appears as a solicitor advocate in the Federal Court and Federal Circuit Court in judicial review proceedings as well as the Administrative Review Tribunal in merits review proceedings.
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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 extensive expertise in both administrative and criminal law. She is trusted by government agencies to solve complex legal problems and navigate clients through the most sensitive and high-profile of matters.
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Jennifer
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
National Practice Group Leader
t: +61 2 4924 7212+61 2 4924 7212
m: +61 404 828 193+61 404 828 193
o: Newcastle
National Practice Group Leader
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
Partner
t: +61 8 9492 2283+61 8 9492 2283
m: +61 406 654 941+61 406 654 941
o: Perth
Partner
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
Special Counsel
t: +61 3 9291 2203+61 3 9291 2203
o: Melbourne
Special Counsel
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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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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Kylie
Wilson
Partner
t: +61 7 3016 5094+61 7 3016 5094
m: +61 429 556 232+61 429 556 232
o: Brisbane
Partner
t: +61 7 3016 5094+61 7 3016 5094
m: +61 429 556 232+61 429 556 232
o: Brisbane


Kylie joined the Corporate & Commercial team as a partner in July 2023. Kylie has been admitted to practice for over 25 years and is a specialist commercial lawyer, having worked in senior roles at a number of firms throughout Queensland. She is based in Brisbane.
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Susan
Withycombe-Taperell
Special Counsel
t: +61 2 9260 2555+61 2 9260 2555
m: +61 414 566 146+61 414 566 146
o: Newcastle
Special Counsel
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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Tasha
Wolodko-Kouril
Senior Associate
t: +61 2 4924 7361+61 2 4924 7361
o: Newcastle
Senior Associate
t: +61 2 4924 7361+61 2 4924 7361
o: Newcastle


Tasha is an experienced construction lawyer with over 9 years’ experience in both front and back-end construction and infrastructure matters. She is recognised for her in-depth knowledge and experience in construction law, utilising her extensive experience to provide her clients with comprehensive advice. Tasha is also known for her practical and solution-oriented approach, which clients appreciate for its clarity and results-driven focus.
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