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Sam Richardson is a Director of Cowell Clarke’s Property team and advises on a variety of matters from purchase and sale of property to complex lease negotiations. Sam has acted for clients in the acquisition and disposal of property, as well as for developers on residential and mixed use developments. Sam is an active member of the Property Council of Australia and the Urban Development Institute of Australia where he sits on the community housing committee. Sam’s expertise has b...

James Forde is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Law. James practices law in Adelaide, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized James Forde 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 James Forde is held by other lawyers.

Peter Slegers leads Cowell Clarke’s Tax & Revenue and Agribusiness teams. Peter has more than twenty years’ experience in advising on tax and superannuation law, private and public trusts, succession planning, and supporting clients with reviews and audits from the Australian Taxation Office. Peter has also delivered comprehensive advice and guidance to clients within the agribusiness sector on matters from restructuring to succession planning. Peter recently co-authored The T...

Michael has 30 years' experience in property law, and is considered to be one of the leading property lawyers in Australia. Michael advises across a comprehensive range of property issues and transactions including property sales, acquisitions and developments, due diligence for strategic acquisitions, shopping centre expansions and redevelopments, joint ventures and leasing of all types. He works with clients in the commercial, retail and industrial property sectors. Michael regularly presen...

George acts for private and public companies, high net worth individuals, government entities, managed funds, superannuation funds, insurers and not-for-profit organisations. George’s practice spans tax and corporate advisory for transactions and restructures, financial services, equity and incentive schemes, fund establishment and governance, and estate and succession planning. George advises on federal, state and international taxation, corporations law and regulatory matters across a...

Since joining WRP Legal in 2018, Sam has led the Litigation and Dispute Resolution team with expertise honed as special counsel at a major national law firm. Renowned for his skill in insolvency litigation, consumer law, construction, property, and leasing disputes, Sam has represented international corporations, national and local businesses, SMEs, and high-net-worth individuals. A skilled advocate, negotiator, and strategist, he crafts tailored approaches that deliver favourable outcomes, e...

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 ...

Bridget acts for employers across a range of industries on all aspects of employment, workers compensation and work health and safety law. She advises clients in all states and territories. Bridget prepares and reviews and drafts employment contracts and workplace policies, assists with modern award compliance and interpretation and enterprise agreement negotiation and approval, and advises on workplace investigations and employee exits. Bridget also has expertise in advising on employment la...

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

Bronwyn acts for clients across automotive, higher education, health, manufacturing, medical devices, energy and resources, government, financial services and e-commerce sectors, from startups through to multinational groups. She is regularly engaged by industry associations and presents at conferences on IP, privacy and franchising. Bronwyn advises on intellectual property commercialisation and enforcement, privacy compliance, franchising, competition and consumer law, and regulatory matters...