James Steedman

Mark acts for land and property developers, institutional real estate owners, government bodies, not-for-profit organisations and private investors across Western Australia. His clients include major listed and private development companies, institutional investors and not-for-profit property owners. He is Managing Partner of the Perth office. Mark advises on land subdivision and development from initial greenfield acquisition and development approval through to title creation and settlement,...

Paul acts for a range of major, mid-tier and junior resource and energy companies and key infrastructure and service providers in the resources and energy sectors. His clients include several of Australian's major listed gold producers, a number of aspiring producers and a broad range of explorers as well as two of the five port authorities in Western Australia. Paul advises on all aspects of resource and energy project acquisition and development, including tenure issues, project acquisition...

Robyn Ferguson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate / Governance Practice, Corporate Law, Equity Capital Markets Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Robyn practices law in Perth, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Robyn Ferguson 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 Robyn Ferguson is held by ot...

Penny is a commercial disputes lawyer with more than 20 years’ experience managing high value and complex claims and disputes for a wide range of commercial and government clients.Penny has a particular focus on construction, resources and energy and oil and gas disputes. Penny has successfully advised both principals and contractors in relation to the management and resolution of major disputes including through structured negotiation, mediation, adjudication, contested superior court ...

Stephanie has over 15 years' experience in representing employers, insurers and self-insured corporations in the management and defence of a range of claims including intentional torts, property damage, pure economic loss and statutory classes of insurance. She has the day-to-day conduct of many matters and appears in the Conciliation and Arbitration Services and the District and Supreme Courts of Western Australia. Stephanie is a strong proponent of early intervention and alternative dispute...

Ryan Chorley is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Leasing Law and Real Property Law. Ryan practices law in Perth, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Ryan Chorley 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 Ryan Chorley is held by other lawyers.

Justine Siavelis is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law, Product Liability Litigation and Professional Malpractice Litigation. Justine practices law in Perth, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Justine Siavelis since 2019. 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 Justine Siavelis is held by other lawyers.

Michael acts for public and private companies and high-net-worth family investment vehicles across property, resources, technology, contracting and construction sectors. He is described by Business News as one of Perth's most experienced corporate lawyers and is a trusted strategic adviser across the Western Australian resources and corporate market. Michael advises on mergers and acquisitions (public and private), equity capital raisings, reconstructions, risk management, due diligence, gene...

Deborah Templeman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law, Legal Malpractice Litigation and Professional Malpractice Litigation. Deborah practices law in Perth, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Deborah Templeman since 2019. 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 Deborah Templeman is held by other lawyers.

Stephen acts for a broad range of commercial clients including ASX-listed entities, high net worth individuals, not-for-profit groups and professional services firms. He is based in Perth and advises clients in Western Australia and nationally, with experience in domestic and international matters. Stephen acts in complex corporate and commercial litigation in the superior courts, appearing as counsel for clients across a wide range of contentious matters. His practice spans major fraud inves...