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

Unexpected happens… and when you least want it to. It can be daunting and overwhelming. That’s where I come in. For more than thirty years, I’ve supported people affected by injury, illness and loss. I take a genuine, compassionate and straightforward approach, giving my clients the clarity, confidence and reassurance they need during challenging times. I firmly believe that the only way to achieve success is through hard work and perseverance. I don’t step back when ...

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.

Wendy is a highly experienced accredited family law specialist and an accredited family law arbitrator. Her strong preference is to assist clients settle their family law issues in a conciliatory manner through negotiation, mediation, arbitration or through the collaborative law process. However, if litigation is necessary Wendy will take immediate action to protect her client’s position. Much of Wendy’s work is with financial agreements and the often difficult corporate, trust an...

Mitchell Hauser is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation and Professional Malpractice Litigation. Mitchell, who practices law in Brisbane, Australia, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Mitchell is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Sean McMahon is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Funds Management and Investment Funds. Sean, who practices law in Brisbane, Australia, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Sean is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Scott is recognised as one of Queensland’s leading and most experienced restructuring and insolvency lawyers. He works with clients, company directors and advisers to analyse the issues and provide a range of options within tight time frames and often under difficult circumstances. An expert in distressed turnarounds and restructures, Scott often works collaboratively with other turnaround and restructuring professionals, assisting with and documenting restructures and advising company ...

Troy specialises in project delivery, risk mitigation, avoidance and construction disputes in all states and territories of Australia. He has over 20 years' industry experience and is a recognised industry leader in relation to the security of payment legislation Australia wide. His experience acting on behalf of both claimants and respondents, as well as training industry participants and adjudicators ensures that he and the entire Holding Redlich construction, infrastructure and projects te...

Mark Lyons is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Funds Management, Leasing Law and Real Property 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.

Richard Leahy is the Legal Practitioner Director of Cochrane Leahy Litigation. Richard was a partner in an award winning, national firm, practising in commercial and insurance litigation. Identifying a gap in the Queensland legal market, he has now created his own boutique commercial litigation firm, with an emphasis on expert but commercially pragmatic service for businesses and individuals.