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Michael Donnelly is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Leasing Law. Michael practices law in Brisbane, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Michael Donnelly since 2027. 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 Michael Donnelly is held by other lawyers.

Laura Gahan is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Leasing Law and Real Property Law. Laura practices law in Brisbane, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Laura Gahan since 2020. 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 Laura Gahan is held by other lawyers.

Wendy brings more than 25 years of experience in the development industry, first as a town planner and later as a planning and environment lawyer. She advises developers, government agencies and resource sector clients on complex planning and infrastructure matters, with expertise spanning planning litigation, statutory and strategic planning, infrastructure planning and agreements, and cultural heritage. Wendy is recognised for her ability to deliver exceptional planning outcomes through str...

Ann’s Vision Ann Janssen founded the firm in 2009 based on her vision to deliver first-class estate planning and administration services to clients at an accessible cost. Her reasoning was that if a law firm only focussed on this area of law, it would quickly become expert and efficient at it. This has proven to be true, and now Estate First Lawyers has become one of the largest estate planning teams of its type operating Australia wide. The firm consistently receives very high feedback...

Elizabeth Harvey is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Natural Resources Law and Oil and Gas Law. Elizabeth practices law in Brisbane, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Elizabeth Harvey 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 Elizabeth Harvey is held by other lawyers.

Chris Wright is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate / Governance Practice. Chris practices law in Brisbane, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Chris Wright 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 Chris Wright is held by other lawyers.

With nearly two decades experience in employment and industrial law, Louise is a trusted advisor to Australian employers, especially when navigating complex workplace challenges. She delivers clear, strategic and commercially focused advice across all stages of the employment life cycle. Louise is deeply experienced in matters arising under the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) – from enterprise bargaining and industrial action, to transfer of business, redundancy, interpretation of industrial i...

Areas of Expertise Mark is a Partner in Holman Webb's Insurance practice group in Brisbane and has over 15 years’ experience in insurance litigation. He has extensive experience in personal injury, property damage claims and public and product liability claims in both Queensland and New South Wales. Mark’s past experience includes working as a national claims manager with responsibility for a claims portfolio of over 800 claims, giving Mark a unique understanding of the requiremen...

James Plumb is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Energy Law, Mining Law, Natural Resources Law and Oil and Gas Law. James practices law in Brisbane, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized James Plumb since 2017. 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 James Plumb is held by other lawyers.

Justin Marschke Principal Cowen Schwarz Marschke Lawyers E: jmarschke@csmlawyers.com.au D: 07 3210 3542 M: 0410 096 815 F: 07 300 300 33 A: Level 8, 300 George Street, Brisbane Qld 4000 P: GPO Box 345, Brisbane Qld 4001