The ‘premier Brisbane based chambers,’ Level Twenty Seven Chambers represent clients across a full spectrum of business disputes and litigation, with experience in litigating cases in industries including energy and mining. Members of the set have acted in complex cases on a national scale, such as O’Donnell v The Commonwealth of Australia which saw Michael Hodge KC and Sarah Spottiswood act for an applicant seeking declarations that the Commonwealth has breached a statutory order not to mislead or deceive potential investors by failing to disclose information about Australia’s climate change risks in relation to the issuing of exchange-traded Australia Government Bonds. Damian Clothier KC has a broad commercial practice that focuses on a number of different practice areas including commercial litigation and arbitrations concerning natural resources, while Shane Doyle KC is briefed by leading national and international law firms for lay clients involved in bet-the-company disputes.
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Level Twenty Seven Chambers
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‘Daniel Perry is an excellent clerk.’
‘Level 27 Chambers contain counsel from both junior to senior level in the areas of Commercial Litigation and Insolvency and are a go to for most legal firms on the East Coast of Australia.’
‘Level 27 Chambers remains the premier Brisbane based chambers. Case results are outstanding across the board. The chambers has practitioners that work nationally and internationally.’
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List G Barristers
List G Barristers are known in the Victoria market for its broad commercial practice, with members involved in various complex and high value litigation in areas including banking, employment, professional negligence and dispute resolution. The set is unique due to its combination of having a member-owned structure while enjoying the benefits of a strong clerking and administrative team led by Jane King, the senior clerk and CEO. Hamish Austin KC is noted by one client as ‘extremely thorough, and has the ability to get straight to the heart of an issue,‘ while employment specialist Jenny Firkin KC is the Vice President of the Victorian Bar’s Industrial Barristers Association. Natalie Hickey is noted for her involvement in the case of Directed OE Pty Ltd v OE Solution Pty Ltd where she was junior counsel for the successful applicant and was led by Michael Wise KC (as was, prior to his January 2024 judicial appointment) in a case which arose after the applicant discovered that its general manager had engaged in a conspiracy with its Korean supplier.
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‘Generally deep and high-quality in the areas in commercial litigation and contentious insolvency.’
‘They are a good set with some excellent juniors joining in recent years.’
‘List G is a highly regarded commercial litigation list.’
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New Chambers
Providing a ‘high quality service,‘ New Chambers is a premier commercial law set in Australia, with members handling a variety of disputes for foreign states, large multinationals, domestic companies and leading authorities in a range of practice areas including insolvency and class actions. David McLure SC and Greg O’Mahoney are involved in leading the defense of the owners of the Ruby Princess in class action case Karpik v Carnival Plc & Anor, which involves a class action where thousands of passengers are suing cruise ship owners for breach of duty and consumer laws arising from the COVID-19 outbreak. Emma Beechey practices in domestic and cross-border insolvency, banking and commercial litigation at trial and appellate levels, whereas Chris Peadon has developed a broad tax advisory and disputes practice with extensive experience in foreign investment and transfer pricing. Caspar Conde is noted for his involvement in the Inquiry into the Star Casino, in which he examined four of the six directors of Australia's second-largest casino concerning, among other issues, alleged failures in money laundering controls.
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‘Good chambers for revenue law.’
‘Very strong chambers with a great reputation.’
‘New Chambers are excellent.’
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12 Wentworth Selborne Chambers
12 Wentworth Selborne Chambers has a diverse practice in dispute resolution and litigation, with floor members briefed by leading firms and by regulators such as the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission. The set has seen a rise in litigation triggered by major rail and road infrastructure resulting in commercial disputes, in which Greg Sirtes SC, Luke Waterson and Robert White are leading in cases for both Government and private clients. One such example is the case of Sydney Metro v Expandamesh in which Luke led in an appeal concerning the interpretation of provisions in the Transport Administration Act 1989 restricting payment of compensation for compulsory acquisition of underground land for rail tunnels. Jocelyn Jaffray is noted as being ‘dedicated, thorough and reliable‘ in the commercial sphere.
5 Wentworth Chambers
5 Wentworth Chambers handle a variety of commercial and financial services disputes, including litigation and regulatory matters. Dominique Hogan-Doran SC has a diverse practice and is recognised for her experience in the financial services and superannuation, along with numerous arbitral appointments. Hogan-Doran SC successfully obtained declarations against opposition from the Attorneys-General of Victoria and Queensland, concerning a proposed merger of Mercy Super members and benefits. Eliot Lee Olivier is noted for his expertise in complex civil litigation, alongside being involved in leading class actions and financial service litigation practice groups.
Alinea Chambers
Alinea Chambers is known for its depth of skill and experience‘ in the commercial disputes arena, with members of the set engaging in a broad range of practice areas across the commercial and employment spaces, for clients ranging from private individuals to large multinational companies and government entities, such as the police force. Patrick Holmes has a strong practice in commercial and regulatory disputes, with a focus on financial services regulation, market misconduct and consumer protection matters, whereas Melanie Cairns, who handles a range of commercial work, has co-chaired the NSW Bar Diversity & Equality Committee while sitting on a Professional Conduct Committee. ‘ Tamasin Jonker regularly appears in cases involving consumer law and corporations law, such as the case of AHG WA (2015) Pty Ltd & Ors v Mercedes-Benz Australia Pacific Pty Ltd, in which she acted for the Respondent, Mercedes-Benz in a proceeding concerning its implementation of an agency model in place of the previous, decades long dealer model. Zoë Hillman is noted for her work in complex and high-risk litigation.
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‘Harry Hemmings is knowledgeable, efficient and easy to work with.’
‘Generally excellent.’
‘An elite set with strong next-gen counsel.’
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List A Barristers
List A Barristers is engaged in prominent commercial disputes in Australia, offering a bench of over sixty senior counsel representing over 40% of the total disputes covered. Charles Parkinson has significant experience in corporate and commercial law, and was involved in AHG WA Pty Ltd v Mercedes-Benz Asia/Pacific Pty Ltd which became a test case for franchisor conduct against franchisees. Leana Papaelia joined from Svenson's List Barristers in March 2023 and David Heaton joined as a dual tenant alongside membership of elite London set Brick Court Chambers in April 2023.
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‘Darren Milo and his team re very responsive and always seeking to go the extra step to assist. Amanda Shaw, in particular, is delightful.’
‘List A have an outstanding collection of commercial barristers.’
‘Very good.’
7 Wentworth Selborne
Noted for their ‘strong commercial background as a chambers,‘ 7 Wentworth Selborne covers a range of practice areas surrounding the commercial disputes space, including general commercial litigation, equity, planning and environmental law to taxation and insurance disputes. Andrew Byrne covers a broad practice combing commercial and public law, with primary areas including equity and trusts and corporations law, while Jason Lazarus SC practices predominantly in the Land and Environment Courts. Simon Fitzpatrick acts in representative proceedings for applications and respondents, alongside Brin Anniwell who ‘stands out as a talented junior with a very bright future.’
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‘Simon Walker is a wonderful clerk. Responsive, highly skilled at determining suitable barristers for the issues in a matter.’
‘Clerks are responsive and helpful. Reception staff are delightful.’
‘Excellent clerk and practice management team.’
6 St James Hall Chambers
6 St James Hall Chambers is a respected set handling a wide variety of commercial disputes for both individuals and international companies, with members such as Tim Castle SC, who leads the commercial, corporate, insolvency and franchising areas, being involved in cases which involve claims of breach of statutory duties of good faith and economic duress. Christopher Ward SC is an expert on international law, with a track record leading major appellate, commercial and industrial cases before the High Court and other courts, while David Rayment has handled a diverse range of commercial matters including financial services and insolvency.
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‘Nora Faulua is a responsive and helpful clerk. Across her barristers and their matters.’
‘The clerk is friendly and approachable.’
‘The floor has a solid mix of barristers practising in commercial litigation (as well as employment law), although most members of the floor are junior counsel. I have observed that members of the floor who are unavailable for a matter will often be able to find others on the floor who can assist in their place, which can be quite important for solicitors who are dealing with urgent matters.’
Foley's List Barristers
Foley's List Barristers is one of the largest and oldest lists in Victoria, with over three hundred barristers from all areas of law, with the set continuing to feature in the commercial space. Members such as Justin Mereine, who is regarded by one client for his ‘sharp analytical skills‘ has extensive experience concerning directors’ duties and the continuous disclosure obligations of listed entities in Australia. Mereine appeared in the case of ISignthis Limited & Ors v ASX Limited where, representing the claimant in a claim for damages against the exchange concerning allegedly misleading and deceptive conduct, which affected the listing of ISX’s shares.
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Young's List Barristers
Young's List Barristers provides an ‘excellent range of employment counsel‘ alongside specialising in commercial and public law alongside sub areas such as professional negligence and equity and trusts. Helen Symon KC is a noted individual in the field of taxation, while Fiona Cameron‘s practice includes led and unled appearances before Courts across Australia and Asia Pacific in domestic and international arbitrations and royal commissions. Ben Petrie is noted for his involvement in Seven Network (Operations) Limited v Cricket Australia, in which Petrie defended the governing body in a claim brought by the free-to-air broadcaster concerning, among other issues, the scheduling of other international cricket against the Big Bash League domestic T20 competition. Ian Horak SC, Christian Juebner SC and Romauld Andrew SC were all appointed silk in November 2022.
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‘The clerks, led by Tammy Young, are second to none.’
‘Excellent range of employment counsel.’
Young’s List has a good list of energetic and pragmatic commercial barristers, and is very strong at the middle junior level.’