Ian Williams

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...

Linda Tapiolas is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. Linda practices law in Brisbane, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Linda Tapiolas 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 Linda Tapiolas is held by other lawyers.

Don is one of the senior partners in HopgoodGanim Lawyers' property practice and leads our work across residential and mixed-use developments including community title projects and other commercial property transactions. Don’s experience includes acting for property developers, banks and managers such as Aria Property Group, Gurner, Sunland Group, St George Bank and Balmain Asset Management in acquiring development sites, establishing community title schemes and selling proposed lots. D...

Olivia Williamson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Government Practice, Land Use and Zoning Law and Planning and Environmental Law. Olivia practices law in Brisbane, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Olivia Williamson 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 Olivia Williamson is held by other lawyers.

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

Michael is a Partner in HopgoodGanim Lawyers' Corporate practice with expertise in mergers and acquisitions, capital raisings, due diligence, takeovers, joint ventures, corporate restructuring and private equity transactions. Michael is also the co-lead of our Asia Business Unit and in this role he predominantly works with Asia-based clients investing in Australian corporations. Michael has a specific interest in working with clients to achieve great deal outcomes in the resources, technology...

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...

Rebecca Edwards is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Superannuation Law, Trusts and Estates and Wealth Management / Succession Planning Practice. Rebecca practices law in Brisbane, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Rebecca Edwards since 2027. 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 Rebecca Edwards is held by other lawy...

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.

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 ...