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Mark acts for ASX-listed property developers, US software companies, government agencies, telecommunications carriers and energy companies on technology and telecommunications matters. His clients include Lendlease, the City of Sydney, Hyland Software and participants in the defence sector. Mark advises on complex IT project agreements, systems integration, outsourcing, SaaS and cloud computing contracts, smart grids, IoT projects, telecommunications regulation and competition, network rollou...

Stephen is a well-respected commercial litigation lawyer with almost 30 years’ experience. His area of specialisation is in corporate and commercial dispute resolution, with a particular focus on complex debt, consumer law, contract, corporations law, equity, real property and regulatory investigations. Stephen has represented both public and private companies across a range of industries and issues, in the Supreme Court, the Federal Court and High Court, and has led large-scale matters...

Stephen came to the Bar in 1998, taking silk ten years later. His practice ranges across all areas of public law, with a particular emphasis on Constitutional Law, Judicial Review, International Law and Revenue Law. He also practices extensively in Native Title (in which field he is a co-author of the leading textbook) and in regulatory pricing and economic matters. Stephen has an extensive appellate practice, having appeared in the Full Court of the High Court in over 70 proceedings (not cou...

Warwick Painter is a Corporate partner in our Sydney office. Warwick has particular expertise in corporate law, managed funds, financial services regulation and equity capital markets, including capital raisings and ASX listings, corporate restructuring, listed and unlisted managed investment schemes, real estate investment trusts (REITS), the regulation and conduct of financial markets and mergers and acquisitions of businesses. Warwick brings to his clients a wealth of experience in corpora...

Brett was called to the Bar in 2009. Prior to this he was a Tipstaff in the Queensland Court of Appeal, and worked as a solicitor in competition law, insolvency, and general commercial litigation. Brett has a broad practice in corporate and commercial litigation, including building and construction, banking and finance, insolvency, equity, property, local government and environmental law, and intellectual property. He appears, regularly without senior counsel, in motions, trials, and appeals ...

Cain acts predominantly for tenants, including major retail, food service, entertainment and technology companies. Clients include Craveable Brands, Sony, Universal Music, NOVA Entertainment, Toshiba, Canon, SMEC Australia and Isaac Property Developments. Cain advises on the full range of commercial, retail and industrial leasing documentation: agreements for lease, leases, assignments, variations, surrenders, fitout deeds, incentive deeds and licences. He negotiates terms for both landlords ...

John has over 20 years’ experience as a litigator specialising in all areas of insurance and has managed a significant number of large litigated matters. John is an Accredited Specialist in Commercial Litigation (Insurance) and leads our insurance team. He has acted in matters in all States of Australia. John is an experienced advocate, regularly appearing for clients in court and participates in alternative dispute resolution programs in those matters identified as unsuitable for litig...

Frank Hicks SC is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Construction / Infrastructure Law and Real Property Law. Frank practices law in Sydney, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Frank Hicks SC 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 Frank Hicks SC is held by other lawyers.

Malcolm Scott is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Labour and Employment Law. Malcolm practices law in Sydney, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Malcolm Scott 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 Malcolm Scott is held by other lawyers.

In 2000, Kate became an Accredited Specialist in Personal Injury Law certified by the Law Society of NSW. She currently specialises in large and complex personal injury claims with considerable experience handling medical negligence claims against health care providers including public hospitals, private hospitals and medical practitioners. Kate has a particular interest in birth injury claims & has acted for a number of children suffering cerebral palsy as a result of adverse birth event...