Hugh Griffin

Ian has broad experience across diverse jurisdictions and areas of law with a specialisation in commercial litigation, building and construction, and insurance law. He also has experience in professional negligence claims, leasing disputes, and personal injury. Ian is recognised by his peers in The Best Lawyers in Australia list in dual fields of litigation and insurance law. His broad experience, including his regularly acting for both plaintiffs and defendants, enables him to provide a bala...

Angela Summersby is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Government Practice, Information Technology Law, Outsourcing Law, Privacy and Data Security Law, Public Law and Telecommunications Law. Angela, who practices law in Canberra, Australia, has been recognized since 2008. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Angela is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Melanie McKean is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Alternative Dispute Resolution, Government Practice, Insurance Law, Litigation and Public Law. Melanie, who practices law in Canberra, Australia, has been recognized since 2013. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Melanie is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

John is a leading Commercial lawyer in Canberra and is renowned for his expertise, professionalism and integrity. With more than 40 years experience, John’s extensive business acumen enables him to quickly identify clients’ issues and work towards commercial results. Over John’s many years in practice he has been a key advisor in many significant and high profile property transactions including commercial property sales and purchases, land releases, joint ventures, building ...

John Hill is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Law and Insolvency and Reorganization Law. John, who practices law in Canberra, Australia, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which John is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Steve McKinney is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Law, Corporate Law and Government Practice. Steve, who practices law in Canberra, Australia, has been recognized since 2014. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Steve is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jeremy's practice spans work with a range of government and corporate clients. He has acted in claims before the High Court, Federal Court, various Supreme Courts and the Administrative Appeals Tribunal. Some of Jeremy's government experience includes: representing a Commonwealth regulator in a challenge to a legislative instrument on grounds of unreasonableness and that the regulator had acted beyond its power defending claims against a range of Commonwealth entities concerning allegations o...

Georgina Adams is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Law, Corporate / Governance Practice, Government Practice, Information Technology Law, Public Law and Telecommunications Law. Georgina, who practices law in Canberra, Australia, has been recognized since 2014. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Georgina is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Sarah Ross-Smith is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Law and Government Practice. Sarah, who practices law in Canberra, Australia, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Sarah is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Tony practises in the firm's Insurance and Government Groups and has worked with the government sector for more than 35 years. He is an accredited mediator and has appeared on the Best Lawyers in Australia list for Government since 2013. What he does Tony assists government and private sector clients with litigated and non-litigated claims in tort or under statutory schemes. He has acted in equity and civil claims as well as for clients in administrative law, employment, health and safety, an...