Danny Simmons

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 ...

Rhett is Hall & Wilcox's National Insurance Practice Head and is responsible for the driving and coordinating the strategy for the firm’s national insurance practice, comprising 35 partners and over 150 insurance lawyers across Australia. Rhett has over 25 years’ experience acting for the major insurers, claims administrators, self-insurers, government agencies and statutory schemes. He also has longstanding relationships with the broking community, industry peak bodies and ot...

David Thomas SC appears across Australia in a broad range of commercial and civil matters. He has a particular interest in class actions, regulatory, revenue and constitutional law. David appears at both trial and on appeal, including in the High Court. Commercial and corporate law : Recent clients include HSBC on appeal in the Dick Smith litigation, IAL in the Greensill disputes, Channel Seven in claims against Cricket Australia, the Rinehart children in litigation against Gina Rinehart, NAB...

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.

Stephen is a partner in the firm's Workplace Relations and Safety group and is the firm's Sydney Managing Partner. He has significant experience in all aspects of workplace relations and safety, and provides a wide range of strategic advice and protects clients' interests in all applicable Courts and Tribunals. Stephen's experience includes: advising on all termination of employment issues and procedures, including in respect of senior executives on questions concerning options, bonus entitle...

Seun Idowu is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Health and Aged Care Law and Medical Negligence. Seun practices law in Sydney, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Seun Idowu 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 Seun Idowu is held by other lawyers.

Darren Bick is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Energy Law. Darren practices law in Sydney, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Darren Bick since 2023. 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 Darren Bick is held by other lawyers.

Lachlan Wilson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Lachlan practices law in Newcastle, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Lachlan Wilson 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 Lachlan Wilson is held by other lawyers.

David is the Principal of Reidlaw who has dedicated his practice exclusively to corporate and commercial law for over 25 years. With a specific focus on advising on mergers, restructures, incorporations, partnerships, trusts, joint ventures, commercial contracting, and funds management. David's experience includes advising on: the sale of an Australian information technology and services company to an Asia-Pacific located multinational (EV $60 million); the merger of two of the Hunter region'...

Grant Galvin is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law, Motor Vehicle Law and Personal Injury Litigation. Grant practices law in Sydney, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Grant Galvin 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 Grant Galvin is held by other lawyers.