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Darrell Jardine is a Brisbane-based lawyer at HopgoodGanim, where he advises clients across hospitality and tourism law, insolvency and reorganization law and litigation. His work spans commercial disputes, distressed business matters and regulatory issues affecting operators in the hospitality and tourism sectors. He is known for providing clear, practical advice that reflects both legal risk and commercial realities. Darrell regularly acts for business owners, insolvency practitioners and c...

Malcolm is a corporate and commercial lawyer with over 20 years experience in mergers and acquisitions, capital raising and commercial contracts. He has a particular specialisation in technology and intellectual property and has extensive cross-border experience. Malcolm has experience in a range of industries including manufacturing, FMCG, information technology, food and agribusiness and life sciences. Malcolm has been ranked by Chambers Global, Chambers Asia Pacific, Asia Pacific Legal 500...

Shane Roberts is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Alternative Dispute Resolution and Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Shane, 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 Shane is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Chris Wright is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate / Governance Practice. Chris, who practices law in Brisbane, Australia, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Chris is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Sean has practised in insurance litigation since 1992, acting on behalf of defendant insurers and self insured across the CTP, workers' compensation and public liability regimes. This has included providing advices on the interpretation of legislation and policy submissions on the strategic operation of schemes. Sean has also advised employers in respect of reviews of decisions by the Workers’ Compensation Regulator, and conducting and defending appeals challenging decisions under the Q...

Luke Mountford leads HopgoodGanim Lawyers as Managing Partner. His work focuses on Commercial Law, Corporate Law, Corporate and Governance Practice and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. He is known for helping clients navigate complex transactions and governance issues with clear, practical advice grounded in a strong understanding of their commercial objectives. Luke regularly acts for private companies, investors and boards on acquisitions and disposals, corporate restructures and day-to-day co...

James Ireland is a lawyer based in Brisbane with HopgoodGanim, where he focuses on government practice, land use and zoning law and planning and environmental law. He advises public and private sector clients on statutory planning frameworks, development approvals and the interaction between government decision-making and property rights. His work regularly involves navigating complex regulatory environments and responding to evolving planning policy. James is known for assisting clients thro...

Michael Patane is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law. Michael, who practices law in Brisbane, Australia, has been recognized since 2016. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Annie Smeaton is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labour and Employment Law. Annie, who practices law in Brisbane, Australia, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Annie is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Linda Tapiolas is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. Linda, who practices law in Brisbane, Australia, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Linda is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.