Best Lawyers in Australia for Litigation
Divya Chaddha is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation. Divya practices law in Sydney, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Divya Chaddha since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Divya Chaddha is held by other lawyers.
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...
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...
Prior to being called to the Bar, Brendon was a Senior Associate in the Commercial Litigation group of Norton Rose Fulbright Australia. He has experience acting in a diverse range of complex commercial and public law (including regulatory and criminal) proceedings for both corporate and public sector clients. Brendon was admitted to practice in 2015. He has acted for clients in the High Court of Australia, Federal Court of Australia, NSW Supreme Court (including the Court of Appeal and Court ...
Stephanie Rizk is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Alternative Dispute Resolution and Litigation. Stephanie practices law in Melbourne, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Stephanie Rizk since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Stephanie Rizk is held by other lawyers.
Kizzy Bagga is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law and Litigation. Kizzy practices law in Sydney, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Kizzy Bagga since 2023. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Kizzy Bagga is held by other lawyers.
Pia Rossignuolo is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Litigation. Pia practices law in Melbourne, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Pia Rossignuolo since 2023. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Pia Rossignuolo is held by other lawyers.
Sam is a special counsel in our disputes team. Sam has extensive experience working on complex commercial litigation matters in many Australian jurisdictions. Sam advises clients about corporate and personal insolvency, and about their interactions with state and federal regulatory bodies. Sam also has significant experience advising and representing insolvency practitioners, creditors and businesses in proceedings under the Corporations Act and about the insolvency process generally. Sam is ...
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...
Philip Archer has been recognized by Best Lawyers since 2023. Philip is a commercial dispute resolution lawyer based in Sydney. His practice is focused on complex commercial disputes and investigations. Philip represents clients in proceedings concerning contract law, misleading and deceptive conduct, consumer law, financial services regulation, corporations law and directors' duties, securities law, insolvency, professional negligence, insurance coverage, competition law, and administrative ...
Helena was admitted to the Bar in 2014 after practising as a solicitor at Herbert Smith Freehills and acting as a Tipstaff and Associate to Justice Slattery in the NSW Supreme Court. She practices mainly in complex commercial and general equity matters (with particular interest in contractual disputes, insurance and financial services). She also utilises her extensive commercial experience in complex commercial prosecutions. Helena is often able to draw on her legal education and experience i...
Adrian Lee is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation. Adrian practices law in Melbourne, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Adrian Lee since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Adrian Lee is held by other lawyers.
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