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Deano is the managing Director of Simonidis Steel lawyers. From the commencement of operations in 2001, Deano has expanded the firm to the Gold Coast and more recently to Brisbane’s Northside to cater for a growing clientele. Practicing Family Law for 26 years, Deano has been Accredited by the Queensland Law Society as a Family Law Specialist due to both his experience and credentials in the field. It is no surprise that the hard work of Deano and the firm collectively were recognised b...

Alison is a Partner of our Family and Relationship Law practice who works exclusively with HG Private clients. Alison specialises in complex property and other financial matters arising from relationship breakdowns. She also advises on international family law matters, such as international financial matters and international issues relating to children, including relocation and child abduction. Alison is an Accredited Specialist (Family Law), registered Arbitrator under the Family Law Act an...

Scott Hay-Bartlem is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Law, Superannuation Law, Trusts and Estates and Wealth Management / Succession Planning Practice. Scott, who practices law in Brisbane, Australia, has been recognized since 2014. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Scott is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Priya Paquet is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law. Priya, 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 Priya is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Damian is a Partner in our leading Resources and Energy practice. Damian has a particular interest in assisting clients in project development and regulatory approvals, focusing on tenement acquisition and maintenance, other regulatory approvals and infrastructure requirements. He also offers an extensive knowledge of native title and cultural heritage law, resources and environmental approval regulations and land access issues for ordinary land tenure. Damian is recognised as a Leading Nativ...

Marcus Ford is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Property Law. Marcus, who practices law in Brisbane, Australia, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Marcus is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Dan is a Queensland Law Society Accredited Family Law Specialist and Director at BGM Family Lawyers , an award-winning family law firm based on the Gold Coast. With over 20 years of experience, Dan has guided thousands of individuals and families through separation and divorce, providing clarity, compassion, and practical solutions during some of life’s most challenging moments. Throughout his career, Dan has represented a diverse range of clients, including business owners, entrepreneu...

Antony is an experienced lawyer who has been practicing corporate-commercial law for over 25 years. Having studied both commerce and law, Antony is uniquely qualified to help clients deliver their strategic, operational and commercial objectives by helping them to identify, understand and manage the legal risks that arise on day-to-day basis and during corporate transactions. By taking the time to understand his clients’ business, Antony has established himself as a trusted advisor to a...

Richard Cowen is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Litigation. Richard, who practices law in Brisbane, Australia, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Richard is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

A Partner with HopgoodGanim for more than 25 years, Brian leads our Corporate practice. Brian specialises in capital markets, mergers and acquisitions and corporate restructuring, and has acted on numerous transactions and capital raisings in both the industrial and resources and energy sectors. Brian is Non-Executive Chairman of Aus Tin Mining Ltd (ASX:ANW), Lithium Consolidated Mineral Exploration (ASX:LI3) and Platina Resources Limited (ASX:PGM), and Non-Executive Director of DGR Global Lt...