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As an independent Australian firm with a long history and a big heart, we have a rich story to tell. Our spirit is built on the power of relationships with our people, clients and communities.
Your story is yours to define. We’d like to be part of it and for you to be part of ours.
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People
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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Georgia
Wilts
Senior Associate
t: +61 8 9288 8061+61 8 9288 8061
o: Perth
Senior Associate
t: +61 8 9288 8061+61 8 9288 8061
o: Perth
Georgia manages various insurance claims, including motor vehicle injury, public liability and property damage claims, with a substantial part of her practice focused on personal injury. Georgia takes a practical approach to the resolution of claims, with objectivity and commercial nous.
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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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Chris
Wood
Consultant
t: +61 2 9260 2765+61 2 9260 2765
m: +61 413 600 588+61 413 600 588
o: Sydney
Consultant
t: +61 2 9260 2765+61 2 9260 2765
m: +61 413 600 588+61 413 600 588
o: Sydney
Chris is a longstanding insurance lawyer working in both our general liability and professional indemnity teams. He represents and advises professionals on claims that are brought against them and when they face regulatory or disciplinary action.
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Alexandra
Woodland
Special Counsel
t: +61 8 8415 9808+61 8 8415 9808
o: Adelaide
Special Counsel
t: +61 8 8415 9808+61 8 8415 9808
o: Adelaide
Alexandra has worked in a variety of roles in workers’ compensation since 2015 and has experience in all levels of case management and related litigation. This gives Alexandra the experience and knowledge to advise clients on technical legal issues, while taking a pragmatic approach to dispute resolution, depending on the client’s specific needs and requirements.
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Luke
Woodward
Special Counsel
t: +61 2 9260 2612+61 2 9260 2612
o: Sydney
Special Counsel
t: +61 2 9260 2612+61 2 9260 2612
o: Sydney
Luke is an experienced property lawyer specialising in acquisitions and disposals of commercial, industrial and residential property as well as commercial and retail leasing. He also has extensive knowledge of strata titling and property finance arrangements.
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Luke
Woolley
Partner
o: Canberra
Partner
o: Canberra
Luke advises on Commonwealth statutory classes of insurance and administrative law. He regularly appears in the Administrative Review Tribunal in merits review proceedings and the Federal Court of Australia in judicial review proceedings.
Luke is listed in the AFR's Best Lawyers in Australia 2019 list for Government Practice.
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Joanne
Yu
Senior Associate
t: +61 3 9291 2214+61 3 9291 2214
o: Melbourne
Senior Associate
t: +61 3 9291 2214+61 3 9291 2214
o: Melbourne
Joanne is an insurance law litigator with experience across several lines of insurance, including workers’ compensation, personal injury, and property damage claims.
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