James Arnott

Over the last 40 years Lou has advised various large property development companies, government bodies and overseas investors in relation to all facets of property law. Such advice has encompassed sales, acquisition, structuring, subdivision, titling, planning and development, GST, stamp duty and financing. Lou’s practice has a significant focus on all aspects of ‘off the plan’ sales and the preparation of related contracts. Throughout his career Lou has been involved in and...

Annalise Romer is a founding partner of Romer Maud Family Lawyers in Melbourne and has practised exclusively in Family Law since 2012. She assists individuals and families across a range of family law matters, with a particular focus on complex parenting disputes, parenting arrangements, divorce, property settlements, and child support matters. As a solicitor advocate, Annalise regularly represents clients in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia. She is known for her practical an...

With over 14 years’ experience in major projects and infrastructure disputes, Dado has acted for clients in large, complex and high-profile proceedings, with a practice focused particularly on disputes involving engineering, construction and technology issues. He has acted for owners and contractors in the energy, road, rail, electricity, water, power and natural resources sectors. Dado brings to clients extensive experience in managing and resolving complex disputes across their lifecy...

Robert is a government procurement, probity and ethics specialist experienced in advising on high value, complex and sensitive projects, including the acquisition of assets and services, such as complex Defence assets, technology and communication assets, and logistics services. He also has experience in advising private sector clients on tendering strategies. What he does Robert advises on all aspects of major projects and commercial transactions, including procurement strategies, tender and...

Rick joined Carina Ford Lawyers in 2005 having previously worked as a commercial litigation lawyer at Middletons Lawyers, Melbourne (now K&L Gates). He is a practicing lawyer, and also an LIV Accredited Immigration Law Specialist. Rick has extensive experience with all areas of migration law, including skilled migration, business migration (in particular TSS, ENS and RSMS applications), complex appeals and family migration.He is a regular presenter of migration law Continuing Professional...

Kate is a Principal at Harwood Andrews in the Planning, Environment and Local Government team. She recently joined Harwood Andrews from a national law firm where she was a Senior Associate in the Public Law Group, specialising in planning and environment law. She was admitted to legal practice in 2003 and holds a Bachelor of Arts/Law from Deakin University. Kate acts for both government and private clients in metropolitan and regional Victoria. She regularly appears in a variety of planning m...

Evelyn Marcou is an experienced property and leasing lawyer with expertise in retail and commercial leasing . She also has a strong background in sales and acquisitions of all types of retail, industrial and commercial property.Evelyn’s Practice Evelyn maintains a vibrant practice in retail, commercial and industrial leasing for both landlords and tenants and has an in-depth knowledge of practices and procedures in the leasing market across all jurisdictions. She is also experienced in ...

Tricia has a comprehensive finance background with 30 years’ experience, covering project, property, acquisition and corporate finance, along with restructuring and insolvency. She has played a leading role in many complex financing transactions, acting for both lenders and borrowers. She has a “can do” approach and a thorough understanding of the key drivers for both banks and borrowers. She is proactive, approachable, down to earth and can quickly identify solutions and tr...

Julian Hammond is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation. Julian practices law in Melbourne, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Julian Hammond 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 Julian Hammond is held by other lawyers.

Jason Newman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law and Product Liability Litigation. Jason practices law in Melbourne, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Jason Newman 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 Jason Newman is held by other lawyers.