Chris Smailes

Michael acts for public and private companies and high-net-worth family investment vehicles across property, resources, technology, contracting and construction sectors. He is described by Business News as one of Perth's most experienced corporate lawyers and is a trusted strategic adviser across the Western Australian resources and corporate market. Michael advises on mergers and acquisitions (public and private), equity capital raisings, reconstructions, risk management, due diligence, gene...

Marc acts for listed and private companies including ASX-listed mining and resources, oil & gas and technology companies. His expertise includes equity capital markets, mergers and acquisitions (public and private), joint ventures, corporate restructuring and corporate governance. Marc has acted on a vast range of cross-border and domestic transactions and has extensive experience with initial public offerings, secondary raisings and ASX compliance matters. Marc's public M&A experienc...

Mark acts for land and property developers, institutional real estate owners, government bodies, not-for-profit organisations and private investors across Western Australia. His clients include major listed and private development companies, institutional investors and not-for-profit property owners. He is Managing Partner of the Perth office. Mark advises on land subdivision and development from initial greenfield acquisition and development approval through to title creation and settlement,...

Lee acts for publicly listed and private contractors, construction and engineering companies, public institutions, property developers, mining companies, healthcare providers, renewable energy producers, logistics companies and professional service providers. His client base spans the energy, resources, defence, infrastructure, commercial construction, healthcare, transport and education sectors. He is based in Perth and advises on projects across Western Australia and nationally. Lee advises...

I have been a lawyer since 2001, having worked for five years for a small firm and then for just under ten years at a medium-size firm. I have acted in litigation in most jurisdictions, including trials/hearings in the Supreme Court, Court of Appeal, Federal Court, Federal Circuit Court, District Court, Magistrates Court, State Administrative Tribunal, Fair Work Commission, the Coroners Court and the Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission. My aim is to assist clients to understand...

Scott acts for international and domestic corporates, commodity traders, funds and individuals of influence. His client base is concentrated in energy and resources, engineering and mining services, life sciences and technology. He holds a Bachelor of Science (Geology) alongside his law degree, giving him direct technical understanding of the resources sector. Scott advises on mergers and acquisitions (public and private), IPOs, secondary capital raisings, ASX Listing Rules compliance, asset ...

Justine Siavelis is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law, Product Liability Litigation and Professional Malpractice Litigation. Justine practices law in Perth, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Justine Siavelis since 2019. 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 Justine Siavelis is held by other lawyers.

Robyn Ferguson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate / Governance Practice, Corporate Law, Equity Capital Markets Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Robyn practices law in Perth, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Robyn Ferguson 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 Robyn Ferguson is held by ot...

Paul acts for a range of major, mid-tier and junior resource and energy companies and key infrastructure and service providers in the resources and energy sectors. His clients include several of Australian's major listed gold producers, a number of aspiring producers and a broad range of explorers as well as two of the five port authorities in Western Australia. Paul advises on all aspects of resource and energy project acquisition and development, including tenure issues, project acquisition...

Rosemary Roach is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Labour and Employment Law. Rosemary practices law in Perth, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Rosemary Roach since 2020. 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 Rosemary Roach is held by other lawyers.