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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
Angel
Fernandes
Special Counsel
t: +61 2 9260 2681+61 2 9260 2681
o: Sydney
Special Counsel
t: +61 2 9260 2681+61 2 9260 2681
o: Sydney


Angel is an experienced lawyer who specialises in administrative law and Commonwealth statutory classes of insurance. She advises clients on a range of issues and regularly represents them in litigated proceedings in the Administrative Review Tribunal and the Federal Court of Australia.
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Vanessa
Finlayson
Special Counsel
t: +61 2 9260 2727+61 2 9260 2727
o: Sydney
Special Counsel
t: +61 2 9260 2727+61 2 9260 2727
o: Sydney


Vanessa is a passionate and experienced insurance litigator, with more than 10 years’ experience in CTP. She is deeply familiar with the Medical Assessment Service (MAS), as advocate before the Claims Assessment and Resolution Service Assessment and Resolution Service (CARS) and Court. She approaches litigation from a commercial perspective, without losing sight of the effect a motor accident can have on an injured person.
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Jason
Fletcher
Senior Associate
t: +61 7 3016 5029+61 7 3016 5029
o: Brisbane
Senior Associate
t: +61 7 3016 5029+61 7 3016 5029
o: Brisbane


Jason has practiced across a broad range of commercial litigation areas and now practices in the financial lines space, predominately focusing on the resolution of professional indemnity disputes. He has also developed a strong practice in resolving property damage disputes.
Jason has developed a strategic focus with a strong emphasis on adopting a commercially minded approach to the resolution of disputes, by ensuring his advice to clients is concise and thorough so clients can make the most informed decisions about resolution of matters.
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Hamish
Fraser
Partner
t: +61 2 9373 3616+61 2 9373 3616
m: +61 402 465 829+61 402 465 829
o: Sydney
Partner
t: +61 2 9373 3616+61 2 9373 3616
m: +61 402 465 829+61 402 465 829
o: Sydney


Hamish is an accomplished senior technology lawyer with more than 30 years’ experience advising clients on commercial issues and regulatory matters across the information technology and communication industries.
Hamish enjoys demystifying the complex interaction of technology and the law.
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Samantha
Galeano
Special Counsel
t: +61 2 9260 2616+61 2 9260 2616
o: Sydney
Special Counsel
t: +61 2 9260 2616+61 2 9260 2616
o: Sydney


Samantha is a property lawyer specialising in developments, acquisitions, disposals, property finance and leasing.
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Elyse
Galvin
Senior Associate
t: +61 2 9373 1498+61 2 9373 1498
m: +61 404 831 520+61 404 831 520
o: Sydney
Senior Associate
t: +61 2 9373 1498+61 2 9373 1498
m: +61 404 831 520+61 404 831 520
o: Sydney


Elyse assists employers with a range of employment related matters. She helps employers find practical solutions to workplace issues and guides clients through litigation, workplace investigations and legislative compliance.
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Sheldon
Garcia
Partner
t: +61 2 9260 2813+61 2 9260 2813
m: +61 407 092 382+61 407 092 382
o: Sydney
Partner
t: +61 2 9260 2813+61 2 9260 2813
m: +61 407 092 382+61 407 092 382
o: Sydney


Sheldon joined the Projects & Government Commercial team as a partner in April 2024. Sheldon has been a litigator for 20 years and is known for his fact driven approach and high technical skillset. His many years of experience working with local and state government and large multi-national organisations across infrastructure, manufacturing, commercial and residential projects means that he understands the technical and commercial aspects of construction work and ‘speaks the same language’ as his clients.
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Tania
Godagama
Senior Associate
t: +61 3 9291 2273+61 3 9291 2273
o: Melbourne
Senior Associate
t: +61 3 9291 2273+61 3 9291 2273
o: Melbourne


Tania specialises in employment, industrial relations and work health and safety (WHS) with a focus on providing practical advice to help guide clients through various legal issues in the workplace. She is experienced in conducting workplace investigations in the public and private sectors, defending employee claims and advising on a broad range of issues including performance and disciplinary matters and managing ill and injured employees. Tania’s safety work includes assisting in defending WHS prosecutions and providing advice on compliance with WHS legislation.
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Ben
Gottlieb
Special Counsel
t: +61 2 9260 2672+61 2 9260 2672
o: Sydney
Special Counsel
t: +61 2 9260 2672+61 2 9260 2672
o: Sydney


Ben is a specialist in the areas of employment and safety. Ben’s work in these areas sees him involved in a broad range of matters, including employment and industrial disputes, enterprise agreement negotiations, safety incidents and prosecutions, workplace investigations, and building defect disputes.
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Katie
Gould
Special Counsel
t: +61 7 3001 9267+61 7 3001 9267
o: Brisbane
Special Counsel
t: +61 7 3001 9267+61 7 3001 9267
o: Brisbane


Katie is a skilled property lawyer who has more than 15 years’ experience in property. Clients feel well-supported when working with Katie because of her attention to detail and positive attitude.
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Dianna
Grant
Special Counsel
t: +61 2 4924 7627+61 2 4924 7627
m: +61 419 247 789+61 419 247 789
o: Newcastle
Special Counsel
t: +61 2 4924 7627+61 2 4924 7627
m: +61 419 247 789+61 419 247 789
o: Newcastle


Dianna has more than 15 years' experience advising on the complex and constantly evolving development approval process in NSW. She assists local government clients with understanding their statutory duties, powers and immunities under planning and local government legislation. She also advises on a range of related environmental legislation, including the Protection of Environment Operations Act 1997, as well as on criminal prosecutions and investigations.
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Emma
Gruschka
Partner
t: +61 2 4924 7281+61 2 4924 7281
m: +61 404 072 163+61 404 072 163
o: Newcastle
Partner
t: +61 2 4924 7281+61 2 4924 7281
m: +61 404 072 163+61 404 072 163
o: Newcastle


Emma is an experienced workplace lawyer who advises on employment and work health and safety (WHS) issues for clients in diverse sectors, including mining, transport, financial services, insurance, health care and government.
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Greg
Guest
Partner
t: +61 2 4924 7674+61 2 4924 7674
m: +61 404 828 215+61 404 828 215
o: Newcastle
Partner
t: +61 2 4924 7674+61 2 4924 7674
m: +61 404 828 215+61 404 828 215
o: Newcastle


Greg is an Accredited Specialist in Personal Injury law and has more than 25 years' experience in advising insurers and employers on state statutory classes of insurance matters and defending claims.
Greg is recognised as a Leading Workers Compensation Lawyer (Defendant) in Doyle's Guide 2021, and for Insurance Law in Best Lawyers 2023.
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Benjamin
Gunter
Senior Associate
t: +61 2 4924 7222+61 2 4924 7222
m: +61 466 393 400+61 466 393 400
o: Newcastle
Senior Associate
t: +61 2 4924 7222+61 2 4924 7222
m: +61 466 393 400+61 466 393 400
o: Newcastle


Benjamin is a construction, major projects, and infrastructure lawyer, with a particular focus on dispute avoidance, resolution, claims management and strategic advice.
Benjamin was recognised by Best Lawyers Australia on the 'Ones to Watch’ list in the category of Construction and Infrastructure Law in 2024 and 2025.
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David
Gunter
Senior Associate
t: +61 2 4924 7231+61 2 4924 7231
o: Newcastle
Senior Associate
t: +61 2 4924 7231+61 2 4924 7231
o: Newcastle


David is a planning, environment and local government lawyer with a particular focus on litigation in the Land and Environment Court in the Court’s Class 1 (development appeals), Class 3 (compulsory acquisition of land), Class 4 (judicial review and civil enforcement) and Class 5 (criminal) jurisdiction and advising local governments about its statutory functions, powers and responsibilities.
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Rosemary
Hamer
Special Counsel
t: +61 3 9291 2323+61 3 9291 2323
o: Melbourne
Special Counsel
t: +61 3 9291 2323+61 3 9291 2323
o: Melbourne


Rosemary is an experienced litigation lawyer who specialises in insurance law, with particular expertise in general and public liability.
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Roland
Hassall
Chair and Partner
t: +61 2 9260 2449+61 2 9260 2449
m: +61 404 828 222+61 404 828 222
o: Sydney
Chair and Partner
t: +61 2 9260 2449+61 2 9260 2449
m: +61 404 828 222+61 404 828 222
o: Sydney


Roland is a senior employment lawyer with more than 20 years’ experience guiding and assisting executives and managers, across diverse industry sectors, manage and resolve employment issues ranging from the highly complex to the commonplace.
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Matthew
Hawker
Partner
t: +61 7 3016 5085+61 7 3016 5085
m: +61 413 135 550+61 413 135 550
o: Brisbane
Partner
t: +61 7 3016 5085+61 7 3016 5085
m: +61 413 135 550+61 413 135 550
o: Brisbane


Matthew is a Partner in our Government - Public and Regulatory practice. His practice focuses on Government administrative and regulatory law litigation and Commonwealth compensation claims, providing strategic advice and representation in merits review and judicial review matters. Matthew has extensive experience appearing as a solicitor-advocate in hearings before the Administrative Review Tribunal (formerly the Administrative Appeals Tribunal), the Federal Circuit and Family Court and the Federal Court of Australia.
Matthew has also undertaken multiple Agency secondments throughout his career. His specialised technical knowledge is coupled with a thorough and highly effective approach, enabling Matthew and his team to deliver robust strategic solutions and strong litigation outcomes for clients.
Matthew is listed as a Leading Administrative and Public Lawyer in Doyle’s Guide 2025.
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