Hilary Searing

Sophie is a media lawyer and litigator with extensive expertise in media and defamation matters. She specialises in defamation, contempt of court, suppression orders, freedom of information and court access applications, confidential information claims, privacy law, pre-publication advice, copyright and cyber safety law. She has acted for and advised many of Australia’s largest media organisations, large corporations and politicians, authors, and high profile/high net worth individuals ...

Sean has practised in insurance litigation since 1992, acting on behalf of defendant insurers and self insured across the CTP, workers' compensation and public liability regimes. This has included providing advices on the interpretation of legislation and policy submissions on the strategic operation of schemes. Sean has also advised employers in respect of reviews of decisions by the Workers’ Compensation Regulator, and conducting and defending appeals challenging decisions under the Q...

Clive is a very pragmatic lawyer and makes sure he is accessible to his clients. He has a deep understanding of the retail sector and through industry experience, has built long-term relationships with developer clients and investors. Clive has a well-earned reputation as an expert in the field of shopping centre leasing and management. In addition, he is an experienced general property lawyer and has acted in the sale and purchase of some of Queensland’s major shopping centres. He has ...

Chris Nyst is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Criminal Defence. Chris practices law in Gold Coast, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Chris Nyst since 2024. 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 Chris Nyst is held by other lawyers.

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 ...

Matthew acts for major financial institutions, insolvency practitioners, federal and state government entities, government-owned corporations and private property clients. His client base spans real estate transactions, banking and finance, and insolvency and restructuring work across Queensland and nationally. Matthew advises across the full range of real estate and commercial transactions: acquisitions, disposals, leasing, development arrangements and complex property structuring. He also a...

Clinton Jackson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Superannuation Law and Wealth Management / Succession Planning Practice. Clinton practices law in Brisbane, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Clinton Jackson 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 Clinton Jackson is held by other lawyers.

Greg Thorne is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Banking and Finance Law and Commercial Law. Greg practices law in Brisbane, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Greg Thorne since 2020. 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 Greg Thorne is held by other lawyers.

Shane Roberts is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Alternative Dispute Resolution and Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Shane practices law in Brisbane, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Shane Roberts 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 Shane Roberts is held by other lawyers.

Hayden acts for well-known software vendors, organisations undertaking complex technology projects, Federal and State government agencies, and clients across fintech, defence-tech, medtech and artificial intelligence. He also advises clients in regulated industries including health and aged care, education and financial services on technology, privacy and security risks. He holds law and IT qualifications. Hayden advises on complex IP and technology transactions, ICT procurement (including un...