Derek Baigent

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...

Tim Breakspear SC has a commercial practice with a speciality in major infrastructure, mining, gas and construction projects. In that field he has significant expertise in disputes involving delay and disruption. He also acts in general commercial matters, with experience in disputes involving issues of contract law, misrepresentation, restitution, estoppel and negligence. He conducts hearings in Australian commercial courts and tribunals, and in international arbitrations. He appears regular...

Louisa Ryan is a an esteemed Australian lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Immigration Law. Louisa has been recognized in the 2027 edition of Best Lawyers in Australia. This respected recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Louisa is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. Louisa is a highly experienced lawyer, practising as a lawyer since 2003. She is the founder and principal of...

Seun Idowu is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Health and Aged Care Law and Medical Negligence. Seun, who practices law in Sydney, Australia, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Seun is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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...

Neil Williams came to the Bar in 1989 and was appointed Senior Counsel in 2001. He appeared in a wide range of major cases both at first instance and on appeal including, major environmental and planning issues, major tax matters, major constitutional issues, a wide range of general administrative law matters, competition and consumer law matters, broadcasting matters, and criminal appeals. He appeared in all Australian jurisdictions, the Solomon Islands, Fiji and Nauru. He now does advising ...

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

Darren Bick is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Energy Law. Darren, who practices law in Sydney, Australia, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Darren is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Mark Walsh was admitted as a barrister of the Supreme Court of New South Wales in 1994, and took silk in 2015. His areas of practice include general litigation, commercial disputes, contract, tort, medical negligence, professional negligence, insurance law and coronial proceedings. Mark has a particular interest in factual disputes,evidence, causation, statutory interpretation, the operation of WCA s151Z in common law proceedings, collateral source recoveries and suggesting practical solution...

Geoff acts for State governments, major construction and infrastructure entities, and international consortia on landmark and multi-billion dollar projects. Geoff advises on all legal aspects of construction, infrastructure, public-private partnerships, alliancing and defence materiel procurement. He is experienced in the negotiation, documentation and administration of major construction, civil engineering, resources, defence and privately funded infrastructure projects, together with allian...