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Steve Johns is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Law, Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Steve practices law in Sydney, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Steve Johns since 2014. 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 Steve Johns is held by other lawyers.

John Emmerig is one of Australia's leading litigation and regulatory lawyers. He has 38 years' experience and a national reputation for handling high-stakes domestic and cross-border litigation for prominent multinationals and major Australian companies. John's key focus areas are (1) class action defence, (2) high-stakes commercial and government disputes, and (3) regulator investigations and actions. Clients describe John as an " industry great ", " profoundly experienced " and note " his t...

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 ...

Luke Standen is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Law and Information Technology Law. Luke practices law in Sydney, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Luke Standen 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 Luke Standen is held by other lawyers.

Nicholas is a highly experienced lawyer who has concentrated on insurance law, particularly claims under the NSW statutory classes of insurance, for more than 20 years. He is the service line leader for our NSW workers' compensation practice. Nicholas advises insurers on the management of claims and liability disputes and helps them to develop and implement strategies to respond to these issues. He regularly appears in the NSW Workers Compensation Commission, District Court and Supreme Courts...

Tim has over 25 years’ cross border and domestic loan markets experience advising clients in the areas of syndicated, club and bilateral corporate and fund finance, leveraged and acquisition finance and real estate, property and construction finance. At the heart of Tim’s practice is an unwavering commitment to client care. Forging longstanding deep and trusted relationships has seen Tim regularly act for prominent Australian and international banks and financial institutions, ASX...

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...

Callan O'Neill is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Sports Law. Callan practices law in Sydney, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Callan O'Neill 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 Callan O'Neill is held by other lawyers.

Anthony Herro is Principal Solicitor at Herro Solicitors and is one of Sydney’s leading retail lease lawyers. He acts for clients in drafting, advising and negotiating Leases and in resolving Lease disputes. He possesses an in depth knowledge of Retail Leases Legislation across all States and Territories in Australia (including the Retail Leases Act ) and in property law in relation to Leases. He has extensive experience in all aspects of retail and commercial leasing – including ...

Mark is an experienced and reliable silk practising in tax, equity and trusts, commercial law, public and administrative law, and professional regulation. His clients include individuals, trustees, corporations and government authorities. He is sought out in particular for advice on international, Federal and State taxation and on trusts in tax and non-tax situations. He holds a PhD from Sydney in international tax law and teaches advanced international tax in the Melbourne Law Masters progra...