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Edward Cox SC is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Shipping and Maritime Law and Transportation Law. Edward practices law in Sydney, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Edward Cox SC since 2022. 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 Edward Cox SC is held by other lawyers.

Bill Madden is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Medical Negligence and Personal Injury Litigation. Bill practices law in Sydney, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Bill Madden 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 Bill Madden is held by other lawyers.

John was admitted as a solicitor in 2013 and called to the bar in 2023. He has a diverse practice across commercial, public, and criminal law. Before coming to the Bar, John was a Senior Associate in the litigation team at Arnold Bloch Leibler. He acted for companies and individuals on a wide range of commercial disputes, regulatory investigations and enforcement action, white collar criminal matters, and public inquiries. Prior to joining ABL in 2020, John was a senior solicitor at the North...

Geoff is one of Australia’s leading transport and commodities lawyers with 25 years of experience in the field. He practises in complex commercial, disputes and regulatory matters for clients involved with the transport, agribusiness and energy and resources industries. Geoff also works closely with industry associations and brings a strong working knowledge of industry practices to his legal advice. He represents ship owners and carriers in relation to liability, admiralty and regulato...

Libby Brookes is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Medical Negligence. Libby practices law in Sydney, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Libby Brookes 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 Libby Brookes is held by other lawyers.

Stephen Connell is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law, Personal Injury Litigation, Product Liability Litigation and Professional Malpractice Litigation. Stephen practices law in Sydney, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Stephen Connell 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 Stephen Connell is ...

Stephen came to the Bar in 1998, taking silk ten years later. His practice ranges across all areas of public law, with a particular emphasis on Constitutional Law, Judicial Review, International Law and Revenue Law. He also practices extensively in Native Title (in which field he is a co-author of the leading textbook) and in regulatory pricing and economic matters. Stephen has an extensive appellate practice, having appeared in the Full Court of the High Court in over 70 proceedings (not cou...

Edmund Finnane is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Property Law. Edmund practices law in Sydney, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Edmund Finnane 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 Edmund Finnane is held by other lawyers.

Nicholas is a highly experienced lawyer who has concentrated on insurance law, particularly claims under the NSW statutory classes of insurance, for more than 20 years. He is the service line leader for our NSW workers' compensation practice. Nicholas advises insurers on the management of claims and liability disputes and helps them to develop and implement strategies to respond to these issues. He regularly appears in the NSW Workers Compensation Commission, District Court and Supreme Courts...

John Emmerig is one of Australia's leading litigation and regulatory lawyers. He has 38 years' experience and a national reputation for handling high-stakes domestic and cross-border litigation for prominent multinationals and major Australian companies. John's key focus areas are (1) class action defence, (2) high-stakes commercial and government disputes, and (3) regulator investigations and actions. Clients describe John as an " industry great ", " profoundly experienced " and note " his t...