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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
Bill
Kritharas
Partner
t: +61 2 9373 1423+61 2 9373 1423
m: +61 409 017 896+61 409 017 896
o: Sydney
Partner
t: +61 2 9373 1423+61 2 9373 1423
m: +61 409 017 896+61 409 017 896
o: Sydney


Bill is an experienced work health and safety (WHS) lawyer. He advises clients in the construction, agribusiness, energy and transport industries and Commonwealth, state and local government sectors on WHS compliance, incident investigations, prosecutions and coronial inquests. Bill also advises builders and owners corporation about fire safety and building defect claims.
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Jake
Kyranis
Special Counsel
t: +61 7 3016 5076+61 7 3016 5076
m: +61 435 453 979+61 435 453 979
o: Brisbane
Special Counsel
t: +61 7 3016 5076+61 7 3016 5076
m: +61 435 453 979+61 435 453 979
o: Brisbane


Jake is a litigator, specialising in administrative law. He regularly appears as a solicitor advocate in the Federal Court and Federal Circuit Court in judicial review proceedings as well as the Administrative Appeals Tribunal in merits review proceedings.
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Michael
La Vista
Partner
t: +61 8 8415 9857+61 8 8415 9857
o: Adelaide
Partner
t: +61 8 8415 9857+61 8 8415 9857
o: Adelaide


Michael is an experienced litigator specialising in workers’ compensation claims.
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Siddharth
Laha
Senior Associate
t: +61 2 6263 6336+61 2 6263 6336
o: Canberra
Senior Associate
t: +61 2 6263 6336+61 2 6263 6336
o: Canberra


Siddharth is an experienced commercial and corporate lawyer who provides pragmatic and trusted legal advice to Commonwealth agencies across a range of procurement and contracting, probity, privacy and commercial matters.
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Kellie
Latta
Special Counsel
t: +61 3 9291 2309+61 3 9291 2309
o: Melbourne
Special Counsel
t: +61 3 9291 2309+61 3 9291 2309
o: Melbourne


Kellie is an experienced lawyer who specialises in Commonwealth compensation, social security and administrative law. She regularly appears as a solicitor-advocate in merits and judicial review proceedings in the Administrative Appeals Tribunal and the Federal Court.
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Isobel
Lawler
Senior Associate
t: +61 2 9260 2766+61 2 9260 2766
o: Sydney
Senior Associate
t: +61 2 9260 2766+61 2 9260 2766
o: Sydney


Isobel is a lawyer in the banking and finance team with experience assisting on a number of financing transactions. Isobel has assisted on acquisition finance, construction, asset finance, film finance and business banking.
Isobel is experienced in a wide range of industries, including residential and commercial real estate, information technology, telecommunications services, aged care and health care, professional services, hotels, pubs and accommodation.
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Elisa
Lee
Senior Associate
t: +61 2 9260 2664+61 2 9260 2664
o: Sydney
Senior Associate
t: +61 2 9260 2664+61 2 9260 2664
o: Sydney


Elisa has 9 years’ experience practising in Personal Injury law. She is an insurance litigator who specialises in CTP matters in NSW.
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Shelley
Leembruggen
Partner
t: +61 2 9260 2457+61 2 9260 2457
o: Canberra
Partner
t: +61 2 9260 2457+61 2 9260 2457
o: Canberra


Shelley is an experienced insurance and government lawyer who specialises in alternative dispute resolution, litigation and investigations for private sector insurers and Commonwealth government clients.
Shelley joined Sparke Helmore in 2010 as a graduate lawyer, fresh out of university. She was appointed to the Sparke Helmore partnership in 2023 and moved from Sydney to Canberra to lead the ACT insurance team.
Shelley has a strong commitment to community engagement and D&I. She prioritises supporting the professional and cultural development of junior colleagues through mentoring, and creating a work environment that is safe, fun and fulfilling. She is an instrumental member of Sparke Helmore’s Social Committee and works closely with the firm’s D&I and Community Committees to create inclusive events where colleagues of all demographics can connect.
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Samantha
Liddy
Senior Associate
t: +61 3 9291 2225+61 3 9291 2225
o: Melbourne
Senior Associate
t: +61 3 9291 2225+61 3 9291 2225
o: Melbourne


Samantha specialises in Administrative Law. She regularly appears as a solicitor advocate in the Federal Court and Federal Circuit Court in judicial review proceedings and the Administrative Appeals Tribunal in merits review proceedings.
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Dino
Liistro
Partner
t: +61 2 9373 3541+61 2 9373 3541
m: +61 413 459 717+61 413 459 717
o: Sydney
Partner
t: +61 2 9373 3541+61 2 9373 3541
m: +61 413 459 717+61 413 459 717
o: Sydney


Dino has more than 15 years' experience in professional indemnity, directors' and officers' (D&O), commercial disputes and aviation liability claims.
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Jason
Liu
Senior Associate
t: +61 2 9260 2622+61 2 9260 2622
o: Sydney
Senior Associate
t: +61 2 9260 2622+61 2 9260 2622
o: Sydney


Jason is a legal and commercial lawyer, specialising in procurement and contract and commercial management, with extensive experience across defence, telecommunications, engineering services, and financial services industries. He embeds himself within his clients’ teams as a force multiplier to their businesses.
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Arelene
Lowry
Partner
t: +61 8 8960 0702+61 8 8960 0702
m: +61 401 674 235+61 401 674 235
o: Adelaide
Partner
t: +61 8 8960 0702+61 8 8960 0702
m: +61 401 674 235+61 401 674 235
o: Adelaide


Arelene joined the Insurance Statutory Lines team as a partner in our Northern Territory team, in July 2022. She has more than 20 years’ experience and specialises in workers’ compensation, administrative law, insurance and motor vehicle accidents, including specific conduct of all aspects of catastrophic claims involving serious injuries, as well as complex medical, quantum and intricate liability issues.
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Alanna
Lucchese
Special Counsel
t: +61 2 9373 1452+61 2 9373 1452
o: Canberra
Special Counsel
t: +61 2 9373 1452+61 2 9373 1452
o: Canberra


Alanna advises in administrative law litigation. She regularly appears as solicitor advocate in the Federal Circuit Court and Federal Court, and manages significant judicial review matters, including before the High Court.
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Stuart
Marris
Partner
t: +61 2 6263 6301+61 2 6263 6301
m: +61 404 828 285+61 404 828 285
o: Canberra
Partner
t: +61 2 6263 6301+61 2 6263 6301
m: +61 404 828 285+61 404 828 285
o: Canberra


Stuart concentrates on Commonwealth statutory classes of insurance and administrative law. He is one of the firm's most experienced practitioners in these areas and has advised Commonwealth agencies on a range of issues regarding their statutory functions. He has represented clients in proceedings in the Administrative Appeals Tribunal and Federal Court at the Commonwealth level, as well as in various local and state courts.
Stuart is currently seconded part-time to a Commonwealth Government department to provide advice on statutory interpretation and related administrative law issues.
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John
Martin
Non-Executive Director
o: Sydney
Non-Executive Director
o: Sydney


John brings a fresh perspective and energy to the Board with a view to enhancing Sparke Helmore's growth strategy and maximising opportunities for the firm in a rapidly evolving legal services market.
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Jehan
Mata
Partner
t: +61 3 9291 2374+61 3 9291 2374
m: +61 403 373 159+61 403 373 159
o: Melbourne
Partner
t: +61 3 9291 2374+61 3 9291 2374
m: +61 403 373 159+61 403 373 159
o: Melbourne


Jehan is an experienced insurance litigator with a strong background in professional indemnity, professional negligence, casualty line and health law claims. She is passionate about health law, medical and professional ethics, legislative and contractual interpretation and works with insurers and corporations on a wide range of general liability claims.
Jehan also provides coverage advice to insurers and pursues recovery actions for first party property losses. She is known for her clear and succinct advice, strong negotiation skills and highly strategic and proactive approach to dispute resolution.
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Scott
McDonald
Partner
t: +61 2 9260 2512+61 2 9260 2512
m: +61 412 868 331+61 412 868 331
o: Sydney
Partner
t: +61 2 9260 2512+61 2 9260 2512
m: +61 412 868 331+61 412 868 331
o: Sydney


Scott McDonald has more than 30 years' commercial litigation experience. He works on complex commercial disputes, competition law litigation, alternative dispute resolution, bankruptcy and insolvency. He also practises in the emerging field of international commercial arbitration with a particular focus on cross-border trade disputes.
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Nell
McGill
Special Counsel
t: +61 2 4924 7619+61 2 4924 7619
o: Newcastle
Special Counsel
t: +61 2 4924 7619+61 2 4924 7619
o: Newcastle


Nell is a senior commercial litigator, with over 15 years’ experience in dispute resolution. She has a particular focus on contentious personal and corporate insolvency matters, as well as director and shareholder disputes, and debt recovery litigation.
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