Anna Smyth

Nathan specialises in providing commercial and regulatory compliance advice to clients in the international trade and transport, shipping, maritime, logistics, commodities and offshore industries. He advises his clients in relation to all aspects of commercial law, liability, regulation and dispute resolution, with a particular focus on the carriage of goods by sea, charter parties and contractual arrangements, commercial terms, ship arrest and admiralty, regulatory and oil spill prosecution,...

Luke Standen is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Law and Information Technology Law. Luke practices law in Sydney, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Luke Standen since 2025. 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 Luke Standen is held by other lawyers.

Joel Parsons is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Defamation and Media Law and Entertainment Law. Joel practices law in Sydney, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Joel Parsons 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 Joel Parsons is held by other lawyers.

Lachlan Wilson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Lachlan practices law in Newcastle, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Lachlan Wilson 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 Lachlan Wilson is held by other lawyers.

Lyn has broad corporate and commercial experience, with significant expertise advising on complex corporate transactions. Her commercial experience has focused on intellectual property and information assets which have involved various technologies and regulatory regimes. Lyn’s experience also includes developing and implementing privacy and information security policies and negotiating contracts for the exploitation of information assets. She has significant experience in privacy and s...

Zara has practised insurance law and litigation in NSW for over 20 years. Before joining Holman Webb as Special Counsel in 2010 Zara was Special Counsel at Henry Davis York. Zara is experienced in a broad range of insurance practice areas including medical negligence, coronial inquiries, administrative review and disciplinary proceedings, injury liability, property and commercial claims, marine insurance and defamation. Her current focus is in professional indemnity, medical negligence and di...

Alex Haslam is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law, Legal Malpractice Litigation and Professional Malpractice Litigation. Alex practices law in Sydney, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Alex Haslam since 2019. 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 Haslam is held by other lawyers.

Stephen came to the Bar in 1998, taking silk ten years later. His practice ranges across all areas of public law, with a particular emphasis on Constitutional Law, Judicial Review, International Law and Revenue Law. He also practices extensively in Native Title (in which field he is a co-author of the leading textbook) and in regulatory pricing and economic matters. Stephen has an extensive appellate practice, having appeared in the Full Court of the High Court in over 70 proceedings (not cou...

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...

Stephen is a partner in the firm's Workplace Relations and Safety group and is the firm's Sydney Managing Partner. He has significant experience in all aspects of workplace relations and safety, and provides a wide range of strategic advice and protects clients' interests in all applicable Courts and Tribunals. Stephen's experience includes: advising on all termination of employment issues and procedures, including in respect of senior executives on questions concerning options, bonus entitle...