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Kieren Chester is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Law, Leasing Law and Real Property Law. Kieren practices law in Adelaide, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Kieren Chester 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 Kieren Chester is held by other lawyers.

Adam Crittenden is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Law, Leasing Law, Real Property Law and Retail Law. Adam practices law in Adelaide, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Adam Crittenden since 2018. 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 Adam Crittenden is held by other lawyers.

Matthew Fuss is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation. Matthew practices law in Adelaide, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Matthew Fuss 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 Matthew Fuss is held by other lawyers.

He acts for developers, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, government departments and project owners building a wide range of projects including airport, road, rail, grain handling and defence infrastructure, student accommodation, hospitals, aged care facilities, shopping centres, offices, fit-outs and football ovals. Shannon advises on all stages of the project lifecycle, including procurement, contract drafting, negotiation and delivery. He also acts in construction and infrastructure...

Alison Townend is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law, Litigation and Personal Injury Litigation. Alison practices law in Adelaide, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Alison Townend 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 Alison Townend is held by other lawyers.

Richard Beissel leads Cowell Clarke’s Financial Services and Equity Capital Markets teams, and is a Director of our Commercial Transactions and Corporate teams. Richard advises clients on matters including financial services licensing compliance, fundraising and finance, business structuring and joint ventures, securities regulation, operations and governance, and commercial restructuring. Richard has also acted for a variety of corporations, fund managers, trustees and high net wealth ...

With experience at a top tier and magic circle global law firms in Adelaide, Melbourne and London, Alyce brings a breadth of knowledge to her practice that helps her pre-empt, manage and solve complex issues for her clients. Alyce’s significant cross-border capability gives her a global insight into transactions and an excellent grounding in all aspects of corporate law, but she has a particular interest in private M&A (including in-bound acquisitions), private and public equity cap...

Toya Nguyen is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation. Toya practices law in Adelaide, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Toya Nguyen 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 Toya Nguyen is held by other lawyers.

Matthew Hawke is Special Counsel in Cowell Clarke’s Building, Construction & Infrastructure and Dispute Resolution teams. Matthew has broad experience in construction advice and disputes (including construction contract drafting and advice), compulsory acquisition disputes, and the construction industry security of payment regimes across Australia. When not working in the construction space, Matthew supports clients in negotiating or litigating their general contractual, misrepresen...

Sam McGrath leads the Employment and Industrial Relations team at Cowell Clarke. Sam’s primary focus is in the area of employment and industrial relations law, where he provides advice and representation to corporate and business employers. With broad-based experience in litigation, Sam brings a unique background and astute insight to his specialisation in employment law. In 2017 Sam was appointed by the Independent Commissioner Against Corruption (ICAC) as principal solicitor assisting...