Gerard Woods

Penny specialises in conducting insurance and personal injury litigation claims for insurers. With more than 25 years of experience, most of her current practice involves acting on behalf of major insurers in the areas of motor vehicle personal injuries, public liability, industrial diseases and property damage. Penny has worked in insurance litigation since commencing her legal career in 1995. She is the youngest lawyer to be appointed to the legal panel of the Insurance Commission of Wester...

John Blackburn SC is a leading workplace relations barrister. John practises almost exclusively in industrial and employment matters. He regularly advises and appears in Federal and State courts and tribunals on matters ranging from large scale industrial disputes to executive employment litigation, adverse action and discrimination claims by individuals. He has appeared in many notable cases, both at first instance and appellate level, including in 2021 in the High Court's landmark CFMMEU v ...

Nicholas Creed is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Asset Finance Law, Banking and Finance Law, Debt Capital Markets Law, Distressed Investing and Debt Trading Practice, Investment Law, Project Finance and Development Practice and Structured Finance Law. Nicholas, who practices law in Perth, Australia, has been recognized since 2012. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Nicholas is held by other t...

Sevan Gore is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law, Equity Capital Markets Law and Mining Law. Sevan, who practices law in Perth, Australia, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Sevan is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Marc Wilshaw practises in the areas of mergers and acquisitions (both public and private), equity capital raisings and general corporate and commercial law. Marc acts for a variety of listed and private companies and has advised on a broad range of domestic and cross-border transactions with a particular focus on the resources and technology sectors. Marc Wilshaw’s recent experience includes: Acting for Titan Minerals Limited on its off-market takeover bid for Andina Resources Limited a...

Paul is a Partner and the head of HopgoodGanim Lawyers' leading Resources and Energy practice in Perth. Paul advises on a wide range of transactions and issues in the project lifecycle, including resource, infrastructure and land tenure issues, corporate and commercial matters and project structuring. He has experience on financing projects, from an equity and debt perspective, having gained experience in both London and Sydney working with international lenders and equity stakeholders on M&a...

James Duffy is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law. James, who practices law in Perth, Australia, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which James is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Paul specialises in contract, property, infrastructure, maritime and commercial transaction law with particular emphasis on ports and harbours, maritime and sea trade ventures, shipping, port and waterfront asset sales and acquisitions, transport industry due diligence, port operational risk management, major port development and infrastructure projects, complex terminal management, operating and leasing transactions, contract drafting, negotiations and statutory interpretation. Paul also has...

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

Janene Bon is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates and Wealth Management / Succession Planning Practice. Janene, who practices law in Perth, Australia, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Janene is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.