Adrian Chai

Julius is a Partner in the National Property and Development team, based in Perth. He acts for property developers, resources and mining companies, waste and recycling operators, retailers, tourism operators and local governments across Western Australia on planning, environmental and local government matters. His practice spans planning and subdivision approvals, environmental permits, Works Approvals and Licences, land acquisition and compensation, heritage, contaminated sites and regulator...

Nicholas acts for major Australian and international banks and financial institutions, as well as companies seeking finance. His clients include Chinese and other Asian financial institutions, and major resources and infrastructure sector participants. Nicholas advises across all aspects of banking and financial services: lending, enforcement and insolvency, including distressed debt sales and acquisitions. His practice covers resources and project finance, infrastructure finance, telecommuni...

Scott acts for international and domestic corporates, commodity traders, funds and individuals of influence. His client base is concentrated in energy and resources, engineering and mining services, life sciences and technology. He holds a Bachelor of Science (Geology) alongside his law degree, giving him direct technical understanding of the resources sector. Scott advises on mergers and acquisitions (public and private), IPOs, secondary capital raisings, ASX Listing Rules compliance, asset ...

Jeremy's clients include private equity funds, listed companies, owner-managed businesses, family offices, high net worth individuals, foreign companies, state-owned enterprises and large not-for-profit organisations. Jeremy advises on all aspects of the sale process (both buy-side and sell-side), including offer documents, legal due diligence, negotiation of transaction documents, completion (closing) and post-completion matters. Jeremy's experience includes advising founders on their first ...

James Duffy is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law. James, who practices law in Perth, Australia, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which James is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Michael acts for ASX-listed and private companies, international investors and financial advisers on corporate transactions. He has a broad industry practice with particular depth in the energy and resources sector. Michael advises on the full range of corporate transactions: schemes of arrangement, takeover bids, IPOs and secondary capital raisings, cross-border mergers, and general corporate and commercial law. His practice includes advising on ASX listing rules, ASIC regulatory requirement...

Kathy Melville is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law and Personal Injury Litigation. Kathy, who practices law in Perth, Australia, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kathy is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Richard acts for project owners, head contractors, specialist subcontractors, professional services groups, universities and schools. His client base includes listed heavy engineering contractors, mining companies, civil and road contractors, and universities. He is based in Perth and advises on major projects across Western Australia, nationally and internationally. Richard provides end-to-end strategic advice across the full project lifecycle, from project planning and contract selection th...

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

Rosemary Roach is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labour and Employment Law. Rosemary, who practices law in Perth, Australia, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Rosemary is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.