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Miriam is a principal lawyer in the litigation group of Davies Collison Cave Law. She practices in intellectual property litigation, predominantly in the areas of patent and trade mark litigation. Miriam also advises on issues of copyright and design infringement, and has assisted in running complex litigation in Federal Court and High Court of Australia, for Australian and international companies across a broad range of industries. Miriam’s experience also includes advising on patent a...

Craig is a planning and environment Partner in our National Property and Development team. He is experienced in all areas of planning, development, environment, contaminated land, heritage, water, pollution, waste, compulsory acquisition, and workplace health and safety law. Craig is also experienced in the preparation and conduct of litigation in the NSW Land & Environment Court and other specialist Courts and Tribunals across Australia. In addition, Craig has significant expertise in AF...

Ron Kessels is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Immigration Law. Ron practices law in Sydney, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Ron Kessels since 2011. 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 Ron Kessels is held by other lawyers.

Elizabeth was called to the Bar in 1996 and was appointed Senior Counsel in 2010. She regularly appears in the Federal Court of Australia and the Supreme Court of New South Wales, predominantly in the Equity Division. Elizabeth practices in the areas of commercial law and taxation, with a particular emphasis on class actions (especially shareholder class actions), corporations law and insolvency. She regularly acts for liquidators, administrators, banks and major corporations, and has extensi...

Tanya Smart is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation. Tanya practices law in Sydney, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Tanya Smart 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 Tanya Smart is held by other lawyers.

Tim Breakspear SC has a commercial practice with a speciality in major infrastructure, mining, gas and construction projects. In that field he has significant expertise in disputes involving delay and disruption. He also acts in general commercial matters, with experience in disputes involving issues of contract law, misrepresentation, restitution, estoppel and negligence. He conducts hearings in Australian commercial courts and tribunals, and in international arbitrations. He appears regular...

Tim Concannon is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Motor Vehicle Law. Tim practices law in Sydney, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Tim Concannon 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 Tim Concannon is held by other lawyers.

Elaine is a leading landowner advocate and environment and climate lawyer with over 18 years post admission practice experience. She has extensive experience advising and representing landowners and communities in relation to disputes with the resources industry, and on the development of legal strategies for a safe climate and healthy environment. Elaine works in pursuit of a rapid and just transition to a low carbon economy, where the rights and interests of people and nature are upheld.

Michael was called to the Bar in 2005 and was appointed Senior Counsel in 2019. He has a wide practice, specialising in the areas of revenue law, commercial law, Corporations law and public law. Michael acts for a diverse range of corporate, private and government clients. He frequently appears both for and against the Commonwealth and its regulatory agencies, including the Commissioner of Taxation, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission and the Australian Securities and Investmen...

Nicola Johnson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Government Practice and Public Law. Nicola practices law in Sydney, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Nicola Johnson 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 Nicola Johnson is held by other lawyers.