Hayden Bentley

Terry has over 25 years' insurance litigation experience, with his past 20 years focused predominantly on advising underwriters and self-insurers in the defence of damages claims for personal injuries, property damage and financial loss. Terry has an in-depth understanding of and expertise in the Personal Injuries Proceedings Act 2002 , The Civil Liability Act 2003 and the Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003 . In the 2018 Doyle's Guide , Terry was recognised as leading def...

Nick is a criminal defence lawyer based in Brisbane and the Managing Principal of Fisher Dore. He is accredited in Criminal Law by the Queensland Law Society and has been involved in the Criminal Law Accreditation Committee from 2014 to 2022, including serving as Chair in 2020. His professional recognition has also included rankings in Doyle’s Guide for criminal defence lawyers in Australia and Queensland. Nick represents individuals in complex criminal defence matters that may involve ...

Kathleen is a Partner practising exclusively in Family and Relationship law. Kathleen has extensive experience advising on relocation matters, international disputes, family violence and general parenting issues that arise upon the breakdown of a relationship. Kathleen advises clients on the financial issues arising upon a separation and ensures settlements are finalised as quickly as possible. As an Accredited Specialist (Family Law), as well as a responsive and accomplished practitioner, Ka...

David Flint is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law and Personal Injury Litigation. David practices law in Brisbane, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized David Flint since 2021. 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 David Flint is held by other lawyers.

Mark Lyons is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Funds Management, Leasing Law and Real Property Law. Mark practices law in Brisbane, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Mark Lyons since 2021. 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 Mark Lyons is held by other lawyers.

Brady Cockburn is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law, Motor Vehicle Law and Personal Injury Litigation. Brady practices law in Brisbane, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Brady Cockburn since 2018. 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 Brady Cockburn is held by other lawyers.

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...

Mitchell Hauser is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Personal Injury Litigation and Professional Malpractice Litigation. Mitchell practices law in Brisbane, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Mitchell Hauser 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 Mitchell Hauser is held by other lawyers.

Scott acts for receivers, liquidators, administrators, bankruptcy trustees, directors, company officers and secured creditors across the insolvency, finance and property sectors. He is based in Brisbane and acts nationally. Scott advises across the full range of insolvency work, from asset identification and preservation through to recovery proceedings, public examinations and contested creditor disputes. He acts for administrators on complex administration processes including capital raising...

Drew has over 20 years’ experience as an insurance and commercial litigation lawyer. His area of focus has been the defence of professional negligence claims, directors' and officers' claims and medical malpractice. His commercial dispute practice includes shareholder, partnership and joint venture disputes, domestic and commercial building disputes, injunctive and declaratory relief and administrative law. Drew advises on risk management for professional service firms. Drew has been re...