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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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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 20 years’ experience, Jackson is a highly regarded workplace, regulatory and safety lawyer. He leads Sparke Helmore’s Workplace Practice in Brisbane and is a Queensland Law Society Accredited Specialist in Workplace Law.
Jackson has extensive experience in all aspects of employment and industrial, regulatory and safety law, including responding to serious workplace incidents, regulatory investigations and industrial activity. He has a proven track record in getting results for his clients, and he is highly experienced in employment litigation matters before the Federal Circuit Court, Federal Court and Fair Work Commission, as well as safety matters in the Queensland jurisdiction.
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Amani
Jabein
Special Counsel
t: +61 2 9260 2634+61 2 9260 2634
o: Sydney
Special Counsel
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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Isabella
Jones
Special Counsel
t: +61 3 9291 2279+61 3 9291 2279
o: Melbourne
Special Counsel
t: +61 3 9291 2279+61 3 9291 2279
o: Melbourne
Isabella is a specialist (re)insurance and financial services lawyer with over 15 years’ experience. She advises on complex cross-border transactions and commercial matters including business reorganisations, regulatory compliance, and governance and risk management in London and Australia. Recognised in Legal 500, Isabella is focussed on ensuring bespoke solutions for clients that deliver the best possible outcome with the highest levels of commerciality, efficiency and value.
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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 Review Tribunal.
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Aston
Joppich
Partner
t: +61 7 3059 6303+61 7 3059 6303
o: Brisbane
Partner
t: +61 7 3059 6303+61 7 3059 6303
o: Brisbane
Aston is a commercial lawyer with a focus on corporate and commercial law, property law, property finance, intellectual property and wills and estate planning. He acts for a number of high-net-worth individuals across both their business and personal interests.
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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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Ben
Keenan
Special Counsel
t: +61 7 3001 9268+61 7 3001 9268
o: Brisbane
Special Counsel
t: +61 7 3001 9268+61 7 3001 9268
o: Brisbane
Ben has been advising and acting for clients in both the public and private sectors and across a range of different industries on all aspects of employment, industrial relations and work health and safety law for more than 11 years.
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Martin
Kelly
Special Counsel
t: +61 2 4924 7369+61 2 4924 7369
o: Newcastle
Special Counsel
t: +61 2 4924 7369+61 2 4924 7369
o: Newcastle
Martin has over 18 years’ experience as a commercial lawyer specialising in contract law, dispute resolution, commercial property and business law. He serves as a Director on the Board of the Sport Access Foundation and is a Trustee of the Fidelity Fund NT.
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Adrian
Kemp
Partner
t: +61 3 9291 2342+61 3 9291 2342
m: +61 407 831 812+61 407 831 812
o: Melbourne
Partner
t: +61 3 9291 2342+61 3 9291 2342
m: +61 407 831 812+61 407 831 812
o: Melbourne
Adrian has extensive experience with expertise in a wide range of public liability claims (injury and non-injury).
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David
Kerwin
Partner
t: +61 7 3016 5128+61 7 3016 5128
m: +61 498 000 421+61 498 000 421
o: Brisbane
Partner
t: +61 7 3016 5128+61 7 3016 5128
m: +61 498 000 421+61 498 000 421
o: Brisbane
David’s experience encompasses policy coverage and defence of claims across all major insurance lines, particularly financial lines (including D&O, liability, management liability and professional indemnity, property (first and third party) and life insurance.
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Julie
Kneebone
Partner
t: +61 2 9373 1494+61 2 9373 1494
m: +61 404 484 925+61 404 484 925
o: Sydney
Partner
t: +61 2 9373 1494+61 2 9373 1494
m: +61 404 484 925+61 404 484 925
o: Sydney
Julie helps employers to implement time-critical, practical solutions to address their workplace issues. She has seen matters through to state and federal courts and commissions.
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