Andrew O'Brien

Antony is an experienced lawyer who has been practicing corporate-commercial law for over 25 years. Having studied both commerce and law, Antony is uniquely qualified to help clients deliver their strategic, operational and commercial objectives by helping them to identify, understand and manage the legal risks that arise on day-to-day basis and during corporate transactions. By taking the time to understand his clients’ business, Antony has established himself as a trusted advisor to a...

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

Kim is a Special Counsel who practices in all areas of banking and finance law with a focus on corporate and business finance. Kim provides strategic and practical advice on a range of project documentation, including finance documents, charges and mortgages, and also advises parties receiving finance. Kim has experience undertaking due diligence for a variety of lenders who provide commercial loans. He also advises clients on the impact of the Personal Property Securities Act 2009 on their b...

Kirsten Van Der Wal is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Medical Negligence. Kirsten, who practices law in Brisbane, Australia, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kirsten is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Darrell Jardine is a Partner and leads HopgoodGanim's Dispute Resolution practice. His expertise includes advising on contractual disputes, negligence claims, product liability litigation, class actions, insider trading and other claims brought by ASIC for statutory breaches and Royal Commissions. He offers a particular expertise in liquor licensing and gaming regulation and represents major participants in the leisure, sport and entertainment sector. Darrell is consistently recognised by lea...

Matthew Reynolds is a Partner in Thomson Geer’s Corporate & M&A team. Matthew’s key areas of focus are mergers and acquisitions, debt and equity capital markets, private equity and corporate advisory. He has particular expertise advising clients in the energy and resources, technology, health, agriculture, construction, infrastructure, retail and manufacturing sectors. Recent Experience Includes: Advising eCargo Holdings Limited (ASX:ECG) ( ECG ) on its acquisition of 85% ...

Justin Raiteri is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Leasing Law and Real Property Law. Justin, who practices law in Brisbane, Australia, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Justin is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Janelle Metcalf is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Leasing Law and Real Property Law. Janelle, who practices law in Brisbane, Australia, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Janelle is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Luke Mountford leads HopgoodGanim Lawyers as Managing Partner and also leads our Private Enterprise practice, working predominantly with HG Private clients advising on their corporate and commercial legal matters. Luke has a significant experience base advising on business succession, structuring, and mergers and acquisitions. His clients include private and family owned businesses, agribusiness clients, indigenous businesses and high wealth individuals. He has a particular interest in family...

Drew has over 20 years’ experience as an insurance and commercial litigation lawyer. His area of focus has been the defence of professional negligence claims, directors' and officers' claims and medical malpractice. His commercial dispute practice includes shareholder, partnership and joint venture disputes, domestic and commercial building disputes, injunctive and declaratory relief and administrative law. Drew advises on risk management for professional service firms. Drew has been re...