Best Lawyers in Australia for Litigation

Naomi has a diverse practice across commercial, public and criminal law. She appears regularly in courts across Australia, including the High Court of Australia, Federal Court of Australia, and State Supreme Courts, as well as in tribunals and inquiries (both led and unled). Prior to coming to the Bar, Naomi was an Associate at the High Court of Australia, and tipstaff and Research Director to the Chief Justice of New South Wales, the Hon TF Bathurst AC KC. She also practised as a solicitor a...

Josh is an experienced litigator in our Transaction Disputes team. With experience in complex commercial and construction litigation, Josh has a strong technical skill set which is complemented by a commercial and practical approach when assisting clients with their disputes. Josh is a staunch advocate and has acted for a variety of clients throughout Australia, from Magistrates Court to Supreme and Federal Court matters. He has comprehensive experience in significant Security of Payment adju...

Kizzy Bagga is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law and Litigation. Kizzy, who practices law in Sydney, Australia, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kizzy is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Stephanie Rizk is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Alternative Dispute Resolution and Litigation. Stephanie, who practices law in Melbourne, Australia, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Stephanie is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Michael Maconochie is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Litigation. Michael, who practices law in Brisbane, Australia, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Caitlin is a commercial litigation lawyer specialising in large-scale, complex commercial disputes with a focus on consumer law, regulatory compliance, contractual disputes, and intellectual property matters. She acts for a broad range of clients across the public and private sectors, including the Commonwealth Government, large corporations, consumer brands, and individuals. She also has experience working as in-house counsel for a global company. Over the course of her career, Caitlin has a...

Mitchell Caldwell is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation. Mitchell, who practices law in Brisbane, Australia, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Mitchell is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Elise Allcock is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation. Elise, who practices law in Brisbane, Australia, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Elise is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Annabel is a senior associate in DMAW Lawyers’ disputes practice, providing practical, commercially focused advice across a wide range of litigious and non-litigious commercial matters. She supports our clients in resolving complex disputes with an emphasis on achieving efficient, strategic outcomes. Annabel’s construction law experience extends to acting in disputes involving large-scale infrastructure projects. She also assists clients in protecting and resolving disputes about ...

Rachel Giudicatti is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation. Rachel, who practices law in Melbourne, Australia, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Rachel is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Brin is a leading junior barrister with wide ranging expertise in crime, regulatory proceedings, inquiries and professional disciplinary proceedings. Her clients have included major corporations and executives, federal and state government agencies and directors of prosecutions, professionals and their insurers. Brin acts for corporations and individuals in Class 5 Land and Environment Court proceedings and is listed in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Australia for Planning and Environment Law...

Divya Chaddha is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation. Divya, who practices law in Sydney, Australia, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Divya is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Adrian Lee is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation. Adrian, who practices law in Melbourne, Australia, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Adrian is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Nicole is a senior associate in our disputes team. Nicole joined DMAW Lawyers as part of the firm’s summer clerkship program before being admitted as a lawyer in 2016. Nicole has worked on a wide variety of disputes for corporate clients, ranging from small debt recoveries to large commercial disputes. Nicole also advises clients with respect to contractual, workplace , insolvency and regulatory compliance matters. Nicole’s competition law experience includes the Australian Compet...

Rachael is a disputes lawyer with a focus on building and construction disputes, defamation, debt recovery , contractual disputes and estate disputes . Rachael enjoys working with clients to develop a strategy to achieve an outcome. She has experience representing clients in the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT), as well as the Magistrates’ Court, County Court and Supreme Court. Rachael can assist individuals or companies initiate winding up proceedings if a company has...

Lachlan Rieck is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation. Lachlan, who practices law in Brisbane, Australia, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Lachlan is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.