Ian Gordon

Mark specialises in all areas of real estate and land development law. He has an in-depth knowledge of the land subdivision process, from the initial acquisition of greenfield sites and obtaining of development approvals, through to title creation and settlements. Mark also advises land and property developers and owners, government bodies and not-for-profit organisations in relation to the structuring of property projects and the drafting of necessary agreements. He advises clients on the ad...

Paul specialises in contract, property, infrastructure, maritime and commercial transaction law with particular emphasis on ports and harbours, maritime and sea trade ventures, shipping, port and waterfront asset sales and acquisitions, transport industry due diligence, port operational risk management, major port development and infrastructure projects, complex terminal management, operating and leasing transactions, contract drafting, negotiations and statutory interpretation. Paul also has...

Brian Bolton is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law. Brian, who practices law in Perth, Australia, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Brian is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Joe is a highly experienced commercial lawyer having acted in a wide range of property & commercial related matters. His expertise covers all areas of franchise law, business acquisitions/sales & structuring (including preparing partnership-type arrangements), estate planning, business succession, estate administration, and all aspects of property law, including acquisition and sales, property development and preparation of co-ownership and joint venture arrangements. Joe has extensiv...

Hector West is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Alternative Dispute Resolution and Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Hector, who practices law in Perth, Australia, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Hector is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Scott Gibson practises in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, equity capital markets, corporate, reconstructions and commercial law. He has a wide range of experience in all forms of mergers and acquisitions (both public and private) as well as initial public offerings, secondary raisings and general corporate and ASX Listing Rule matters. Scott also has significant private equity and joint venture experience. Scott advises on all forms of change of control transactions, general corporate ...

I have been a lawyer since 2001, having worked for five years for a small firm and then for just under ten years at a medium-size firm. I have acted in litigation in most jurisdictions, including trials/hearings in the Supreme Court, Court of Appeal, Federal Court, Federal Circuit Court, District Court, Magistrates Court, State Administrative Tribunal, Fair Work Commission, the Coroners Court and the Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission. My aim is to assist clients to understand...

John Blackburn SC is a leading workplace relations barrister. John practises almost exclusively in industrial and employment matters. He regularly advises and appears in Federal and State courts and tribunals on matters ranging from large scale industrial disputes to executive employment litigation, adverse action and discrimination claims by individuals. He has appeared in many notable cases, both at first instance and appellate level, including in 2021 in the High Court's landmark CFMMEU v ...

Daniel Papalia is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Leasing Law and Real Property Law. Daniel, who practices law in Leederville, Australia, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Daniel is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Deborah Templeman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law, Legal Malpractice Litigation and Professional Malpractice Litigation. Deborah, who practices law in Perth, Australia, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Deborah is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.