James Beaton

Arthur has specialised in the aged care and retirement village industry since 1995, and joined Thomson Geer as a partner in April 2018. Arthur holds degrees in both accounting and law. This background in corporate and tax allows him to advise on all aspects of the structuring, acquisition, disposal, development and operation of aged care, assisted living and independent living retirement living environments. He also provides assistance to approved providers and operators of seniors living fac...

Adrian’s practice is focused on and specialises in causes of action in the Land and Environment Court. Adrian also appears in the Supreme Court and other Courts and Tribunals in New South Wales, Tasmania and the ACT in Land Law causes of action, and also in the New South Wales Court of Appeal in Land Law appeals. A significant component of work undertaken in the Land and Environment Court is in the Administrative Law jurisdiction (Class 4 judicial review). Adrian is regularly briefed in...

Louisa Ryan is a an esteemed Australian lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Immigration Law. Louisa has been recognized in the 2027 edition of Best Lawyers in Australia. This respected recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Louisa is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. Louisa is a highly experienced lawyer, practising as a lawyer since 2003. She is the founder and principal of...

Abraham Ash is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employee Benefits Law and Labour and Employment Law. Abraham, who practices law in Sydney, Australia, has been recognized since 2016. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Abraham is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Franco acts for major domestic and international construction contractors, infrastructure investors, multinational technology suppliers, and joint venture entities. His clients include large-scale EPC contractors, rail and transport system manufacturers, and companies operating across public-private partnership structures. He advises on projects across New South Wales, Victoria and nationally. Franco advises on procurement strategy, bid participation, contract negotiation, project delivery st...

Dominic Maait is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law and Personal Injury Litigation. Dominic, who practices law in Sydney, Australia, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Dominic is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Simon is a highly experienced litigator, having practiced for over 27 years in the CTP, workers' compensation, recovery and liability jurisdictions. He is a partner in the NSW Statutory Insurance team which acts for major insurers and self-insurers in the defence of workers' compensation claims, work injury damages claims, motor accident and public liability claims. Simon has been appointed a District Court Arbitrator, is an Accredited Specialist in Personal Injury Law and is an active member...

David Thomas SC appears across Australia in a broad range of commercial and civil matters. He has a particular interest in class actions, regulatory, revenue and constitutional law. David appears at both trial and on appeal, including in the High Court. Commercial and corporate law : Recent clients include HSBC on appeal in the Dick Smith litigation, IAL in the Greensill disputes, Channel Seven in claims against Cricket Australia, the Rinehart children in litigation against Gina Rinehart, NAB...

Melinda acts for developers, institutional landlords, tenants, community housing providers and government-related entities on property transactions and development matters. Her practice covers commercial, residential, industrial and social infrastructure asset classes. Melinda advises on property acquisitions and disposals, commercial and retail leasing, development agreements, strata and community title structures, and conveyancing. She advises on social and affordable housing projects, stud...

Sasko is a Partner in Fragomen’s Sydney office. He has practiced in immigration law for over eighteen years, and has provided Australian immigration advice and assistance to Australian and international businesses across a wide range of industry sectors. His clients include world leaders in sectors such as ICT, FMCG, pharmaceutical, and management consulting. Sasko has also advised many start-up organizations with visa and immigration requirements. In addition, he has extensive experien...