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Terry McCormick is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law, Motor Vehicle Law and Personal Injury Litigation. Terry, who practices law in Brisbane, Australia, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Terry is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Chris Nyst is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defence. Chris, who practices law in Gold Coast, Australia, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Chris is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Kelly is the founder and Principal of Nurture Law a wills and estates law firm. Kelly is a caring Wills and Estate Lawyers, helping clients avoid and resolve estate disputes so they can focus on what matters most. Estate disputes can be messy, complex and emotional. Losing a loved one is difficult enough let alone having to engage estate lawyers and be involved in an estate claim or contesting a will. Kelly helps clients through the legal process with compassion and makes sure they understand...

A Partner with HopgoodGanim for more than 25 years, Brian leads our Corporate practice. Brian specialises in capital markets, mergers and acquisitions and corporate restructuring, and has acted on numerous transactions and capital raisings in both the industrial and resources and energy sectors. Brian is Non-Executive Chairman of Aus Tin Mining Ltd (ASX:ANW), Lithium Consolidated Mineral Exploration (ASX:LI3) and Platina Resources Limited (ASX:PGM), and Non-Executive Director of DGR Global Lt...

Susie McNeil was called to the Queensland Bar in March 2007. She has been named in Doyle’s Guide as one of Queensland’s leading building and construction counsel for the past 9 years, from 2017 to 2025, and one of Australia’s recommended building and construction counsel for the past 8 years, from 2018 to 2025. From 2024, Susie was named in the 17th Edition of The Best Lawyers in Australia for her expertise in commercial law, insurance law and litigation. In the 2026 Edition...

Kirsten Van Der Wal is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Medical Negligence. Kirsten, who practices law in Brisbane, Australia, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kirsten is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Janelle Metcalf is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Leasing Law and Real Property Law. Janelle, who practices law in Brisbane, Australia, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Janelle is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Mark Curran is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employee Benefits Law, Labour and Employment Law and Occupational Health and Safety Law. Mark, who practices law in Brisbane, Australia, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Mark is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Tony is a senior lawyer with more than 35 years' experience in complex agreements and disputes, particularly across intellectual property (IP), information technology (IT), life sciences, and franchising. Tony also has broad international experience, particularly in the USA, UK, and Asia. Tony has been involved in many seminal deals and cases. His experience includes cases involving expert evidence and cross jurisdiction co-ordination with an emphasis on technical and parallel issues. Tony ha...

Tony Park is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law, Motor Vehicle Law and Personal Injury Litigation. Tony, who practices law in Brisbane, Australia, has been recognized since 2013. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Tony is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.