Andrew Downie

Mark is the lead partner of the Hall & Wilcox Banking and Finance practice. Mark has almost 20 years' experience acting for Australian and overseas financial institutions and borrowers in a broad range of finance transactions, including construction and investment property finance, all forms of corporate finance, including syndicated and bilateral loans, mezzanine and quasi equity finance, acquisition finance, asset and equipment finance, and derivatives. Mark joined Hall & Wilcox in ...

Peter has more than 25 years experience in insurance and risk management, practising primarily on behalf of insurers, self insurers, underwriting agencies and claims managers in Victoria, Queensland and the United Kingdom. He has advised in respect of all aspects of insurer portfolios including: Interpreting policies and updating policy wordings to meet drafting deficiencies and changed underwriting circumstances; Advising on the effect and reach of legislative provisions, including the Insur...

Alex Bean is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Alex practices law in Melbourne, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Alex Bean since 2021. 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 Alex Bean is held by other lawyers.

Annalise Romer is a founding partner of Romer Maud Family Lawyers in Melbourne and has practised exclusively in Family Law since 2012. She assists individuals and families across a range of family law matters, with a particular focus on complex parenting disputes, parenting arrangements, divorce, property settlements, and child support matters. As a solicitor advocate, Annalise regularly represents clients in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia. She is known for her practical an...

Chantal Kirkwood is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Leasing Law. Chantal practices law in Richmond, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Chantal Kirkwood since 2024. 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 Chantal Kirkwood is held by other lawyers.

Andrea Olsson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trusts and Estates. Andrea practices law in Mount Waverley, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Andrea Olsson 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 Andrea Olsson is held by other lawyers.

David specialises in patent, design and copyright advice for electronics, computer software and communications products, with particular expertise in patents for Internet technology, telecommunications, financial systems, artificial intelligence and image processing technology. He has considerable experience in patent drafting, patent oppositions and patent infringement, due diligence and freedom to operate advice. David lectured for many years on patent and copyright law and integrated circu...

Ramon specialises in patent matters relating to chemistry, and in particular materials and polymer science. His main areas of expertise include the drafting and prosecution of patent applications, and providing validity and infringement advice. Ramon has extensive experience in a diverse range of technologies, including polymer synthesis and analysis, bio-polymers, drug delivery, medical devices, tissue engineering, biodegradable polymers, polymer (nano) composites, polymer processing, reacti...

Victor is a Sladen Legal principal and heads the property and development team. Victor works closely with Sladen Legal’s many property and investment clients. When assisting clients on technical and complex negotiations with other parties, Victor brings a problem solving and outcome-driven approach to the table. His dedication to providing a highly personalised level of service and to achieving strong commercial outcomes, has seen him establish trusted and long lasting commercial relati...

Tim’s practice involves contentious and non-contentious intellectual property law matters, with a focus on commercialisation of intellectual property rights. Tim’s non-contentious practice includes the preparation and negotiation of commercial agreements for all intellectual property and related rights, including commercialisation, assignment, licensing and confidentiality agreements. Tim regularly advises clients on general commercial matters, consumer protection and trade practi...