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Kellie Latta
Special Counsel
t: +61 3 9291 2309+61 3 9291 2309
o: Melbourne
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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 Review Tribunal and the Federal Court.
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Isobel Lawler
Senior Associate
t: +61 2 9260 2766+61 2 9260 2766
o: Sydney
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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
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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
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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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Simon Lewis
Partner
t: +61 2 9260 2638+61 2 9260 2638
m: +61 408 686 901+61 408 686 901
o: Sydney
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Simon is an experienced corporate and commercial adviser with a focus on supporting public sector clients in meeting the needs of the community. Simon has over 20 years’ experience working with public and private sector clients on transaction and advisory engagements, in Australia and the UK. He is based in Sydney.
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Samantha Liddy
Senior Associate
t: +61 3 9291 2225+61 3 9291 2225
o: Melbourne
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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 Review 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
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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
m: +61 492 239 053+61 492 239 053
o: Sydney
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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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Grant Long
Consultant
t: +61 2 4924 7312+61 2 4924 7312
o: Newcastle
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Grant is an Accredited Specialist in Local Government & Planning Law and also practises environment and resources law. Grant's focus includes Land and Environment Court litigation, and advising on resources, planning and environment legislation in NSW.
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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
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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
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Alanna is an accomplished administrative and regulatory lawyer and solicitor advocate within our Government – Public & Regulatory team. A trusted advisor, she is recognised for her clear and pragmatic advice on the most complex of administrative and regulatory legal issues.
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Sara Mariniello
Senior Associate
t: +61 2 9260 2464+61 2 9260 2464
o: Sydney
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Sara is a highly experienced insurance litigator with over eight years of experience in CTP Insurance and Personal Injury Law. She focuses on providing practical and cost-effective strategies to deliver exceptional results for her clients.
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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
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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 Review 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
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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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Vanessa Maruna
Partner
t: +61 7 3001 9204+61 7 3001 9204
m: +61 413 000 475+61 413 000 475
o: Cairns
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Vanessa holds dual qualifications in law and town planning, making her uniquely placed to assist her clients navigate the planning and environment and compulsory acquisition regulatory frameworks across Queensland.  Vanessa has worked on large-scale master planning projects, waste facilities, renewable energy projects, represented local government and government-owned corporations, and provided advice to major developers, mining companies, publicly listed companies, and private entities. Her expertise lies in urban development, renewables, infrastructure, waste, compulsory acquisition and environmental approvals, compliance and enforcement.  In addition to her professional achievements, Vanessa also holds community and business leadership roles.  She serves as Director and Deputy Chair of the Cairns Organisation United for Cancer Health, and is a former Deputy Chair of Port North and former Chair of JUTE Theatre Company.  Vanessa is also a regular presenter for the Queensland Environmental Law Association, the Planning Institute of Australia, Advance Cairns, and the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
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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
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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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Kelly Matheson
Special Counsel
t: +61 2 6263 6309+61 2 6263 6309
m: +61 456 389 715+61 456 389 715
o: Canberra
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Kelly joined Sparke Helmore in 2024 bringing eight years’ experience as a government lawyer specialising in privacy and secrecy law.  Her expertise lies in working on complex digital projects supporting her clients to deliver solutions which place privacy at the centre.
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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
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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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