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

Jeremy Wilkin is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Law and Corporate Law. Jeremy, who practices law in Perth, Australia, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jeremy is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Hector West is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Alternative Dispute Resolution, Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Litigation. Hector, who practices law in Perth, Australia, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Hector is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Janene Bon is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates and Wealth Management / Succession Planning Practice. Janene, who practices law in Perth, Australia, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Janene is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Paul is a Partner and the head of HopgoodGanim Lawyers' leading Resources and Energy practice in Perth. Paul advises on a wide range of transactions and issues in the project lifecycle, including resource, infrastructure and land tenure issues, corporate and commercial matters and project structuring. He has experience on financing projects, from an equity and debt perspective, having gained experience in both London and Sydney working with international lenders and equity stakeholders on M&a...

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

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

Marc Wilshaw practises in the areas of mergers and acquisitions (both public and private), equity capital raisings and general corporate and commercial law. Marc acts for a variety of listed and private companies and has advised on a broad range of domestic and cross-border transactions with a particular focus on the resources and technology sectors. Marc Wilshaw’s recent experience includes: Acting for Titan Minerals Limited on its off-market takeover bid for Andina Resources Limited a...

Mark specialises in all areas of real estate and land development law. He has an in-depth knowledge of the land subdivision process, from the initial acquisition of greenfield sites and obtaining of development approvals, through to title creation and settlements. Mark also advises land and property developers and owners, government bodies and not-for-profit organisations in relation to the structuring of property projects and the drafting of necessary agreements. He advises clients on the ad...

Deborah Templeman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law, Legal Malpractice Litigation and Professional Malpractice Litigation. Deborah, who practices law in Perth, Australia, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Deborah is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.