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Julius is a Partner in the National Property and Development team, based in Perth. He acts for property developers, resources and mining companies, waste and recycling operators, retailers, tourism operators and local governments across Western Australia on planning, environmental and local government matters. His practice spans planning and subdivision approvals, environmental permits, Works Approvals and Licences, land acquisition and compensation, heritage, contaminated sites and regulator...

Lee acts for publicly listed and private contractors, construction and engineering companies, public institutions, property developers, mining companies, healthcare providers, renewable energy producers, logistics companies and professional service providers. His client base spans the energy, resources, defence, infrastructure, commercial construction, healthcare, transport and education sectors. He is based in Perth and advises on projects across Western Australia and nationally. Lee advises...

Paul acts for port authorities, terminal owners and operators, major resources and logistics companies and infrastructure investors across all states of Australia. His clients include the Fremantle Port Authority, the Kimberley Ports Authority, the Mid West Ports Authority, the Port of Portland, Mineral Resources and Team Global Express. He is based in Perth. Paul specialises in contract, property, infrastructure and commercial transaction law with a particular emphasis on ports and harbours,...

Emma Leys is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Leasing Law and Real Property Law. Emma practices law in Perth, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Emma Leys since 2023. 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 Emma Leys is held by other lawyers.

Penny is a commercial disputes lawyer with more than 20 years’ experience managing high value and complex claims and disputes for a wide range of commercial and government clients.Penny has a particular focus on construction, resources and energy and oil and gas disputes. Penny has successfully advised both principals and contractors in relation to the management and resolution of major disputes including through structured negotiation, mediation, adjudication, contested superior court ...

Sevan Gore is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law, Equity Capital Markets Law and Mining Law. Sevan practices law in Perth, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Sevan Gore 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 Sevan Gore is held by other lawyers.

Hector West is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Alternative Dispute Resolution, Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Litigation. Hector practices law in Perth, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Hector West since 2026. 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 Hector West is held by other lawyers.

Brian Bolton is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Insurance Law. Brian practices law in Perth, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Brian Bolton since 2023. 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 Brian Bolton is held by other lawyers.

John-Paul Wilson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law and Personal Injury Litigation. John-Paul practices law in Perth, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized John-Paul Wilson 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 John-Paul Wilson is held by other lawyers.

Janene Bon is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Trusts and Estates and Wealth Management / Succession Planning Practice. Janene practices law in Perth, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Janene Bon 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 Janene Bon is held by other lawyers.