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Alasdair McLean is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Law, Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Alasdair, who practices law in Melbourne, Australia, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Alasdair is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Katherine Goldberg is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation and Personal Injury Litigation. Katherine, who practices law in Melbourne, Australia, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Katherine is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Adam’s practice encompasses all aspects of trade mark law including search analysis and advice, prosecution of domestic and international trade marks, dispute resolution and advice in relation to breaches of the consumer protection provisions of the Trade Practices Act and passing off. Adam’s practice primarily involves advising in relation to Australian trade mark law, but he also has expertise in advising directly on all aspects of New Zealand trade mark law. Adam also has exten...

John O’Kane is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction / Infrastructure Law. John, who practices law in Melbourne, Australia, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which John is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Bronwyn acts for national and international clients across commercial litigation and international arbitration. Her clients span the resources, energy, pharmaceuticals, technology, renewables, international trade, building and construction, and insurance sectors. Bronwyn advises on commercial litigation, international and domestic arbitration, conflicts of laws, enforcement of foreign judgments and arbitral awards, and investor-state disputes. She has appeared in most superior courts in Austr...

Neil acts for leading financial institutions, accounting firms and corporate entities operating in both local and international markets. His clients include major banks and insolvency practitioners. He is based in Melbourne. Neil advises on commercial litigation, insolvency, banking and finance disputes, directors and officers claims, insurance disputes, competition and consumer law claims and matters under the Corporations Act. He appears regularly in the Supreme and Federal Courts and repre...

Since coming to the Bar Eliza has practiced in general commercial law, including employment and industrial disputes in both State and Federal jurisdictions, taxation proceedings in the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal, and in administrative and other public law matters. Eliza also acts regularly for both the Victorian WorkCover Authority and corporate defendants in occupational, health and safety prosecutions, and has appeared in pleas, committals and trials. Click here to view Eli...

Ilona has more than 15 years’ experience with her practice focusing on both statutory and common law claims across both Victorian and Tasmanian workcover legislation. She has acted for both agent insured and self-insured clients that operate in a range of industries, including manufacturing, retail and banking. Ilona also has experience in acting for clients in the commonwealth compensation jurisdiction. With an approach that addresses each claim holistically, Ilona ensures that her cli...

Phil Colman – Principal, Dispute Resolution & Litigation With over 40 years’ experience as a commercial litigation lawyer, Phil Colman is a Principal at MST Lawyers, where he leads the Dispute Resolution and Litigation team and serves on the firm’s Executive Committee. An Accredited Specialist in Commercial Litigation since 1993 and a Nationally Accredited Mediator, Phil is widely recognised for his strategic, practical advice and his ability to guide clients through com...

Caroline van Grieken is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Property Law. Caroline, who practices law in Melbourne, Australia, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Caroline is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.