Anthony Foley

Michael is highly regarded for his corporate and commercial law expertise with a particular focus on financial services, insurance, reinsurance, capital markets, health and medical defence mutuals. Michael advises insurers, futures and commodities dealers, non-bank financial institutions, broking houses, health funds, health and medical service providers, medical defence mutuals, medical indemnity insurers and reinsurers. He regularly deals with regulators such as ASIC, APRA, Treasury, ASX an...

John Emmerig is one of Australia's leading litigation and regulatory lawyers. He has 38 years' experience and a national reputation for handling high-stakes domestic and cross-border litigation for prominent multinationals and major Australian companies. John's key focus areas are (1) class action defence, (2) high-stakes commercial and government disputes, and (3) regulator investigations and actions. Clients describe John as an " industry great ", " profoundly experienced " and note " his t...

Bill Madden is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Medical Negligence and Personal Injury Litigation. Bill practices law in Sydney, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Bill Madden since 2026. 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 Bill Madden is held by other lawyers.

Tamara is briefed in a wide range of commercial and public law matters, with a focus on complex revenue, regulatory and planning and environment cases. She appears both led and unled, at first instance and on appeal in New South Wales and Federal courts, as well as in tribunals and inquiries. In addition to advocacy, Tamara’s practice involves opinion and advisory work for corporate and government clients. Tamara has been recognised in Doyle’s Guide as a leading junior counsel in ...

Stephen McMahon is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Agriculture and Rural Affairs. Stephen practices law in Sydney, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Stephen McMahon 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 Stephen McMahon is held by other lawyers.

Louisa Ryan is a an esteemed Australian lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Immigration Law. Louisa has been recognized in the 2027 edition of Best Lawyers in Australia. This respected recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Louisa is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. Louisa is a highly experienced lawyer, practising as a lawyer since 2003. She is the founder and principal of...

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

After 12 years at the Bar, combining advocacy and mediation work, Deborah commenced full time practice as a mediator in 2016. Deborah has been conducting mediations since 2000, initially as a court appointed mediator/Registrar of the Supreme Court and from 2004 in private practice. Deborah is an accredited mediator under the Australian National Mediator Standards and is appointed to both the Supreme and District Court mediation panels. She was a member of the ADR Committee of the Bar Associat...

Michelle Summerville is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Leasing Law and Real Property Law. Michelle practices law in Sydney, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Michelle Summerville 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 Michelle Summerville is held by other lawyers.

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...