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Timothy Gough is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Timothy practices law in Melbourne, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Timothy Gough 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 Timothy Gough is held by other lawyers.

Vicki acts for developers, owner/occupiers, landlords, tenants and property funds across Victoria and nationally. Her clients include major developers, ASX-listed property groups and private landowners operating across all property sectors including commercial, industrial, retail and residential. Vicki advises on property acquisitions and disposals, leasing arrangements, development, structuring, subdivisions and off-the-plan contracts and conveyancing. She manages due diligence on title, zon...

James is a Practice Leader in the Private Clients Team at Moores and heads up the Elder Financial Abuse and VCAT Guardianship Disputes Team. James has been instructed in a number of high-value private trust disputes and has extensive experience across all aspects of Wills and Estates practice, with a particular focus on resolving complex disputes regarding trusts, deceased estates, superannuation and Guardianship and Administration. James is an Accredited Specialist Wills and Estates Lawyer a...

Nick is an experienced corporate lawyer who has been advising on mergers and acquisitions, capital raising and corporate transactions for over 24 years in key financial markets including Melbourne, Sydney, and London. Nick has substantial experience in working with domestic and foreign, listed, and unlisted companies on complex corporate transactions, corporate advisory and structuring matters. He is passionate about taking a holistic view of transactional and structuring processes and workin...

Adrian acts for major Australian and international employers across retail, financial services, higher education, transport and both Federal and State Government. His clients include large listed corporates, major public sector employers and universities. Adrian advises on workplace strategy, enterprise bargaining, wage compliance, transfer of business, misconduct litigation and industrial disputes. He has particular expertise in regulator engagement, including negotiating enforceable underta...

St John Frawley is a Melbourne-based lawyer with Thomsons who advises clients on complex matters involving construction and infrastructure disputes. His work focuses on helping businesses, contractors and project stakeholders address issues that arise during the life of major projects, from early disagreements through formal dispute resolution processes. By combining practical industry awareness with a clear approach to legal strategy, he assists clients in navigating challenges that can affe...

Tony has been the Hall & Wilcox Managing Partner since 2007. He is well recognised in the legal sector and has led the firm through a period of substantial growth and success. Tony won Managing Partner of the Year at the Australian Law Awards in 2017 and 2015 (and was a finalist in 2014 and 2016). He was also a finalist for Law Firm Leader at the Australasian Law Awards in 2017. Tony won the Law Institute of Victoria Managing Partner of the Year Award in 2009. Tony, as Managing Partner of...

Wendy Kayler-Thomson is a founding partner of Forte Family Lawyers in Melbourne and has practised exclusively in family law for more than 30 years. She advises clients across a broad range of family law matters, including property settlements , parenting arrangements , financial agreements, child support , spousal maintenance and complex financial disputes. Wendy is known for building strong professional relationships with her clients and the network of accountants, counsellors and other prof...

Quentin Reidy is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate Law. Quentin practices law in Melbourne, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Quentin Reidy 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 Quentin Reidy is held by other lawyers.

Bonnie Phillips is an Accredited Family Law Specialist with the Law Institute of Victoria and has been recognised in Best Lawyers and as a Preeminent Family & Divorce Lawyer in Regional Victoria in the 2025 Doyle’s Guide. Bonnie is a Director and Principal of Coulter Legal and acts for clients in all aspects of Family Law, ranging from divorce and intricate parenting matters, through to complex and multifaceted financial matters, including multi-party international disputes. Bonnie ...