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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
Kiley
Hodges
Partner
t: +61 7 3016 5007+61 7 3016 5007
m: +61 400 860 865+61 400 860 865
o: Brisbane
Partner
t: +61 7 3016 5007+61 7 3016 5007
m: +61 400 860 865+61 400 860 865
o: Brisbane
Kiley is a highly experienced construction and insurance lawyer with more than 26 years’ experience in dispute resolution, litigation, contract negotiation and risk management.
Kiley is highly sought after for her problem-solving and crisis management skills and ability to manage all facets of high value, commercially complex and sensitive disputes, including stakeholder and media management. She has experience across a range of international jurisdictions including New Zealand, French Polynesia, South East Asia, Europe and Dubai.
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Luke
Holland
Partner
t: +61 8 8415 9875+61 8 8415 9875
o: Adelaide
Partner
t: +61 8 8415 9875+61 8 8415 9875
o: Adelaide
Luke is one of South Australia's leading workplace lawyers. He advises a range of employers on employment and work health and safety (WHS) issues and is known for his practical and balanced approach. Luke is currently named on the Best Lawyers in Australia list for the Occupational Health and Safety category.
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Sarah
Hovanyecz
Senior Associate
t: +61 2 4924 7264+61 2 4924 7264
o: Newcastle
Senior Associate
t: +61 2 4924 7264+61 2 4924 7264
o: Newcastle
Sarah is a highly experienced corporate and commercial lawyer with over 10 years’ experience. Sarah is recognised for her in-depth knowledge and experience advising on a variety of corporate and commercial matters including specific expertise for large-scale transactions. Sarah brings a pragmatic approach to her work that is well-regarded by clients.
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Leanne
Hsieh
Senior Associate
t: +61 7 3016 5118+61 7 3016 5118
o: Brisbane
Senior Associate
t: +61 7 3016 5118+61 7 3016 5118
o: Brisbane
Leanne is a litigation, dispute resolution and insolvency lawyer. She assists clients across a range of disputes, with a focus on commercial outcomes. She maintains a diverse practice emcompassing all aspects of insolvency and restructuring.
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Vanessa
Hubel
Special Counsel
t: +61 3 9291 2360+61 3 9291 2360
o: Melbourne
Special Counsel
t: +61 3 9291 2360+61 3 9291 2360
o: Melbourne
Vanessa is an experienced litigator who specialises in insurance law, with a particular interest in property damage claims. She is also the Pro Bono Co-ordinator for our Melbourne office.
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Peter
Hughes
Senior Associate
t: +61 2 9260 2432+61 2 9260 2432
o: Sydney
Senior Associate
t: +61 2 9260 2432+61 2 9260 2432
o: Sydney
Peter is an experienced insurance law practitioner, having worked in plaintiff, defendant and in-house roles. He approaches all matters with particular focus on strategic elements of claims management, and on his client’s commercial drivers.
Peter has undertaken pro bono work with a number of Community Legal Centres.
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Victoria
Huntington
Special Counsel
t: +61 2 9260 2496+61 2 9260 2496
m: +61 404 828 283+61 404 828 283
o: Sydney
Special Counsel
t: +61 2 9260 2496+61 2 9260 2496
m: +61 404 828 283+61 404 828 283
o: Sydney
Victoria has more than 10 years' experience in a wide range of disputes, including professional indemnity, commercial and intellectual property disputes. She has acted for individuals, directors and officers (D&O) and companies across the insurance, business, government and university sectors.
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Jackson
Inglis
Partner
t: +61 7 3016 5014+61 7 3016 5014
m: +61 414 557 576+61 414 557 576
o: Brisbane
Partner
t: +61 7 3016 5014+61 7 3016 5014
m: +61 414 557 576+61 414 557 576
o: Brisbane
With more than 15 years’ experience in employment and safety law, Jackson is a highly regarded workplace lawyer. He leads Sparke Helmore’s Workplace practice in Brisbane.
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Amani
Jabein
Senior Associate
t: +61 2 9260 2634+61 2 9260 2634
o: Sydney
Senior Associate
t: +61 2 9260 2634+61 2 9260 2634
o: Sydney
Amani specialises in construction and commercial contracts, in both back end (disputes) and front end (contracting) for construction industry participants, NSW Government and national corporations in the private sector. Amani utilises her eight years of experience in contract disputes to enhance her ability to identify and anticipate potential issues at the contract procurement and negotiation stage.
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Sam
Jackson
Partner
t: +61 3 9291 2339+61 3 9291 2339
m: +61 407 809 240+61 407 809 240
o: Melbourne
Partner
t: +61 3 9291 2339+61 3 9291 2339
m: +61 407 809 240+61 407 809 240
o: Melbourne
Sam partners with the firm’s clients to help them better manage their workplace risks; including employment & IR disputes, critical incidents, regulatory investigations and prosecutions (including WHS, environmental and other regulatory criminal prosecutions).
Sam’s industry leading expertise is recognised by the Australian Financial Review's “Best Lawyers” guide awarding him the Best Lawyer Of The Year Award for Occupational Health & Safety Law in Melbourne for 2021, and is currently recognised as a leading lawyer in Best Lawyers’ Labour and Employment Law and Occupational health and Safety Law categories. Sam is also recognised as a Preeminent WHS lawyer (Victoria) by Doyle's Guide.
Sam is regularly asked to comment in industry publications and the media about WHS and employment developments, and is a frequent presenter at industry seminars and conferences.
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James
Johnson
National Practice Group Leader
o: Melbourne
National Practice Group Leader
o: Melbourne
James works with self-insurers in Victoria to effectively manage their statutory class issues and claims. Where incidents also have safety or industrial relations implications, he works closely with our Workplace Group to provide a complete legal solution for our clients.
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Andrew
Johnston
Partner
t: +61 2 9260 2508+61 2 9260 2508
m: +61 414 269 870+61 414 269 870
o: Sydney
Partner
t: +61 2 9260 2508+61 2 9260 2508
m: +61 414 269 870+61 414 269 870
o: Sydney
Andrew works with lenders (ADIs, domestic and foreign investment banks, corporates and individuals) and borrowers (corporates, partnerships and individuals) on a wide range of debt finance transactions.
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Ian
Jones
Partner
t: +61 2 9260 2693+61 2 9260 2693
m: +61 410 221 881+61 410 221 881
o: Sydney
Partner
t: +61 2 9260 2693+61 2 9260 2693
m: +61 410 221 881+61 410 221 881
o: Sydney
Ian specialises in major and catastrophic motor vehicle insurance claims for major insurers. He advises on all aspects of motor vehicle disputes, including major/catastrophic claims, indemnity disputes, fraud and actions against third parties, including recovery actions between insurers.
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Vienna
Jones
Special Counsel
t: +61 2 9260 2480+61 2 9260 2480
o: Sydney
Special Counsel
t: +61 2 9260 2480+61 2 9260 2480
o: Sydney
Vienna is an intellectual property lawyer with a focus on intellectual property advice, management, prosecution and enforcement.
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Daphne
Jones-Bolla
Special Counsel
t: +61 8 9288 8026+61 8 9288 8026
o: Perth
Special Counsel
t: +61 8 9288 8026+61 8 9288 8026
o: Perth
Daphne is an administrative law specialist who represents Commonwealth agencies in administrative law litigation before the Administrative Appeals Tribunal.
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Lindsay
Joyce
Consultant
t: +61 2 9260 2519+61 2 9260 2519
o: Sydney
Consultant
t: +61 2 9260 2519+61 2 9260 2519
o: Sydney
Lindsay is a market leading practitioner and legal literary author, with more than 40 years' industry experience. He specialises in professional indemnity with a focus on valuers, construction and property.
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Alison
Jury
Special Counsel
t: +61 2 4924 7664+61 2 4924 7664
m: +61 424 155 650+61 424 155 650
o: Newcastle
Special Counsel
t: +61 2 4924 7664+61 2 4924 7664
m: +61 424 155 650+61 424 155 650
o: Newcastle
Alison is an experienced litigator, advising on and representing clients in CTP and liability claims in the District and Supreme Courts as well as the Court of Appeal of New South Wales and the Claims Assessment Resolution Service.
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Wayne
Kaplan
National Practice Group Leader
t: +61 2 9260 2673+61 2 9260 2673
m: +61 413 757 494+61 413 757 494
o: Sydney
National Practice Group Leader
t: +61 2 9260 2673+61 2 9260 2673
m: +61 413 757 494+61 413 757 494
o: Sydney
Wayne has broad property industry experience and a strong focus on efficiently managing volume leasing portfolios for high profile national tenants. He streamlines processes and uses technology to improve productivity for all involved and lower overall portfolio management costs.
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