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Michael is a banking and finance Partner with extensive experience in major asset restructuring and insolvency transactions, and associated dispute resolution. Michael lives and works in Melbourne and Adelaide and has experience practising throughout Australia. With a principal focus on high-end insolvency work, Michael has particular expertise in restructuring including formal administrations and Deeds of Company Michael acts for banks and other financial institutions and insolvency practiti...

Nik has a broad practice including assisting clients with both potential and actual patent disputes, the drafting and prosecution of patents in the information technology, software and business method fields, and advising on freedom-to-operate, patent infringement and validity in the telecommunications, medical device and software industries. Nik’s background is in both the hardware and software aspects of computer systems, as well as networking and telecommunications. This enables Nik ...

Ian Kennedy AM is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Ian practices law in Melbourne, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Ian Kennedy AM 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 Ian Kennedy AM is held by other lawyers.

Alicia is a Principal in the Dispute Resolution & Litigation Team. She is an Accredited Specialist in Commercial Litigation in Queensland and Victoria, a Nationally Accredited Mediator, graded arbitrator and has over 18 years’ experience as a lawyer. Alicia assists clients to understand the implications of the matter in which they are involved, the options available to them for resolution and works to achieve cost effective outcomes. She has acted for ASX listed companies, large pro...

Bruce Crosthwaite is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law and Personal Injury Litigation. Bruce practices law in Melbourne, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Bruce Crosthwaite 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 Bruce Crosthwaite is held by other lawyers.

Robert Feiner is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Law, Corporate Law, Equity Capital Markets Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Robert practices law in Melbourne, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Robert Feiner since 2018. 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 Robert Feiner is held by other lawyers.

Lauren acts for employers across a wide range of industries. Her clients include Federal, State and Local Government agencies, major private sector organisations (including those in health and aged care, biotechnology, engineering, manufacturing and retail), and not-for-profit organisations. Based in Melbourne, she advises clients nationally and internationally. Lauren advises on the full spectrum of employment and industrial relations matters, including contracts for employees, executives an...

Dessie has always had a passion for immigration law, which has guided her career across Europe and Australia. She founded Assent Migration Lawyers with the vision of providing highly personalised, expert visa and immigration services. Under her leadership, the firm has received multiple awards for excellence over the years. Dessie is an active member of the Law Institute of Victoria and currently serves as Co-Chair of the Migration Law Reform Committe, contributing to the advancement of the p...

Kathryn Sharpe is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Law and Litigation. Kathryn practices law in Melbourne, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Kathryn Sharpe 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 Kathryn Sharpe is held by other lawyers.

Sarah Tan is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Immigration Law. Sarah practices law in Melbourne, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Sarah Tan 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 Sarah Tan is held by other lawyers.