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Adrian acts for major Australian and international employers across retail, financial services, higher education, transport and both Federal and State Government. His clients include large listed corporates, major public sector employers and universities. Adrian advises on workplace strategy, enterprise bargaining, wage compliance, transfer of business, misconduct litigation and industrial disputes. He has particular expertise in regulator engagement, including negotiating enforceable underta...

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

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...

Rick joined Carina Ford Lawyers in 2005 having previously worked as a commercial litigation lawyer at Middletons Lawyers, Melbourne (now K&L Gates). He is a practicing lawyer, and also an LIV Accredited Immigration Law Specialist. Rick has extensive experience with all areas of migration law, including skilled migration, business migration (in particular TSS, ENS and RSMS applications), complex appeals and family migration.He is a regular presenter of migration law Continuing Professional...

Charles draws on over 25 years of skills, expertise and experience in workplace relations and safety law. In addition to legal practice, Charles has served as an associate to a senior deputy president of the Australian Industrial Relations Commission. In 1995 and 1996 Charles served as a Canberra-based adviser to a federal government minister. Charles gives legal advice and representation to organisations and individuals in all areas of the discipline, including: minimising legal risks associ...

Robert is a government procurement, probity and ethics specialist experienced in advising on high value, complex and sensitive projects, including the acquisition of assets and services, such as complex Defence assets, technology and communication assets, and logistics services. He also has experience in advising private sector clients on tendering strategies. What he does Robert advises on all aspects of major projects and commercial transactions, including procurement strategies, tender and...

Jane acts for businesses and government bodies across a range of high-risk industries including major projects, construction, infrastructure, agribusiness, health, transport and logistics. She advises boards and leadership teams on WHS risk, compliance and licence to operate. Jane takes a forward-looking approach, advising government and commercial clients on the legal risks facing both organisations and their directors. This guidance extends across the full spectrum of business activity, fro...

As Managing Director of Kain Lawyers, Michael is responsible for shaping and advancing the firm’s strategic priorities. Michael is an experienced corporate lawyer who has advised some of Australia’s largest corporations and investment funds on their most complex and strategically critical transactions. His practice includes advising on mergers and acquisitions, capital raises, alternative asset fund establishment and deployment as well as foreign investment and financial services ...

Hannah Brown is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Intellectual Property Law. Hannah practices law in Melbourne, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Hannah Brown 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 Hannah Brown is held by other lawyers.

Edward is a Principal in the business law area at Sladen Legal, with a particular focus on equity, trusts and succession. The focus of his dispute practice is on protecting vulnerable beneficiaries and others negatively affected by the decisions of the incumbent controllers of estates and trusts. He represents plaintiffs and defendants in the County Court and Supreme Court in matters relating to: The removal and replacement of executors and trustees of estates and trusts; Applications for jud...