Alex Freeman

Penny is a commercial disputes lawyer with more than 20 years’ experience managing high value and complex claims and disputes for a wide range of commercial and government clients.Penny has a particular focus on construction, resources and energy and oil and gas disputes. Penny has successfully advised both principals and contractors in relation to the management and resolution of major disputes including through structured negotiation, mediation, adjudication, contested superior court ...

Hector West is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Alternative Dispute Resolution, Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Litigation. Hector, 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 Hector is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Lee acts for publicly listed and private contractors, construction and engineering companies, public institutions, property developers, mining companies, healthcare providers, renewable energy producers, logistics companies and professional service providers. His client base spans the energy, resources, defence, infrastructure, commercial construction, healthcare, transport and education sectors. He is based in Perth and advises on projects across Western Australia and nationally. Lee advises...

Sevan Gore is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law, Equity Capital Markets Law and Mining Law. Sevan, who practices law in Perth, Australia, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Sevan is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Stephen acts for a broad range of commercial clients including ASX-listed entities, high net worth individuals, not-for-profit groups and professional services firms. He is based in Perth and advises clients in Western Australia and nationally, with experience in domestic and international matters. Stephen acts in complex corporate and commercial litigation in the superior courts, appearing as counsel for clients across a wide range of contentious matters. His practice spans major fraud inves...

Justine Siavelis is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law, Product Liability Litigation and Professional Malpractice Litigation. Justine, who practices law in Perth, Australia, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Justine is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Claire Hawke-Gundill is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates and Wealth Management / Succession Planning Practice. Claire, who practices law in Perth, Australia, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Claire is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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.

Janene Bon is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates and Wealth Management / Succession Planning Practice. Janene, who practices law in Perth, Australia, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Janene is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Paul acts for port authorities, terminal owners and operators, major resources and logistics companies and infrastructure investors across all states of Australia. His clients include the Fremantle Port Authority, the Kimberley Ports Authority, the Mid West Ports Authority, the Port of Portland, Mineral Resources and Team Global Express. He is based in Perth. Paul specialises in contract, property, infrastructure and commercial transaction law with a particular emphasis on ports and harbours,...