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Miriam is a principal lawyer in the litigation group of Davies Collison Cave Law. She practices in intellectual property litigation, predominantly in the areas of patent and trade mark litigation. Miriam also advises on issues of copyright and design infringement, and has assisted in running complex litigation in Federal Court and High Court of Australia, for Australian and international companies across a broad range of industries. Miriam’s experience also includes advising on patent a...

Hanaan Indari is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Motor Vehicle Law. Hanaan practices law in Sydney, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Hanaan Indari 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 Hanaan Indari is held by other lawyers.

Tanya Smart is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation. Tanya practices law in Sydney, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Tanya Smart since 2024. 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 Tanya Smart is held by other lawyers.

Stewart Levitt is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Civil Rights Law. Stewart practices law in Surry Hills, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Stewart Levitt 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 Stewart Levitt is held by other lawyers.

John was admitted as a solicitor in 2013 and called to the bar in 2023. He has a diverse practice across commercial, public, and criminal law. Before coming to the Bar, John was a Senior Associate in the litigation team at Arnold Bloch Leibler. He acted for companies and individuals on a wide range of commercial disputes, regulatory investigations and enforcement action, white collar criminal matters, and public inquiries. Prior to joining ABL in 2020, John was a senior solicitor at the North...

Elizabeth was called to the Bar in 1996 and was appointed Senior Counsel in 2010. She regularly appears in the Federal Court of Australia and the Supreme Court of New South Wales, predominantly in the Equity Division. Elizabeth practices in the areas of commercial law and taxation, with a particular emphasis on class actions (especially shareholder class actions), corporations law and insolvency. She regularly acts for liquidators, administrators, banks and major corporations, and has extensi...

Tim Ainsworth is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law and Personal Injury Litigation. Tim practices law in Sydney, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Tim Ainsworth since 2024. 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 Tim Ainsworth is held by other lawyers.

Franco acts for major domestic and international construction contractors, infrastructure investors, multinational technology suppliers, and joint venture entities. His clients include large-scale EPC contractors, rail and transport system manufacturers, and companies operating across public-private partnership structures. He advises on projects across New South Wales, Victoria and nationally. Franco advises on procurement strategy, bid participation, contract negotiation, project delivery st...

Tom Brennan SC specialises in conducting major disputes. Recent disputes conducted by him include: concerning claims to foreign state immunity in civil aviation regulatory, commercial, insurance and leasing disputes; disputes with Australian federal government regulatory agencies including the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission, the Australian Communications and Media Authority, the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicine...

Celia Wright is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law and Professional Malpractice Litigation. Celia practices law in Sydney, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Celia Wright 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 Celia Wright is held by other lawyers.