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Helen Tieu is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law and Professional Malpractice Litigation. Helen, who practices law in Sydney, Australia, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Helen is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Julie Wright is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction / Infrastructure Law, International Arbitration and Real Property Law. Julie, who practices law in Sydney, Australia, has been recognized since 2012. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Julie is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Joanna is an experienced insurance lawyer, specialising in statutory classes of insurance. Joanna has extensive experience advising and representing employers, self-insurers, NSW workers compensation managed fund scheme agents, treasury managed fund agents and the Workers Compensation Nominal Insurer (icare).Joanna’s practice incorporates statutory and common law claims and judicial review matters. She manages matters involving both physical and psychological injuries, litigated matters...

Paul Vergotis is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Property Law. Paul, who practices law in Sydney, Australia, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Paul is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

I practice exclusively in family law and have done so for the better part of the last 25 years. I have developed a reputation for resolving complex financial and parenting matters in a sensitive but structured way. You can rely on me to provide you with honest and practical advice. Whether you are in the process of separating or needing to protect yourself with a pre-nuptial agreement you can be sure that I will look after your interests. I will keep you informed every step of the way and giv...

Chester’s practice focuses on international arbitration and other general commercial matters, and encompasses advisory work and appearances in court and before arbitral tribunals. He has particular expertise in disputes which raise issues of public and private international law, and he is presently engaged in a number of disputes arising under bilateral and multilateral investment treaties. He was previously an Assistant Legal Adviser at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, London, and ...

John leads Holman Webb’s national dispute resolution group in Sydney. He is recognised for his expertise and technical ability in all aspects of dispute resolution including arbitration and mediation. He advises upon issues arising in a wide range of matters including constitutional law (Court of Disputed Returns), administrative law (professional conduct, discrimination, taxation appeals, ASIC reviews, FOS appeals), securities enforcement, insolvency, Corporations Act, Australian consu...

Fay has acted for employers for the last 20 years across a range of industries including professional services, manufacturing, sport, health, aged care, community services and local councils focused always on the purpose and imperatives of the organisations she is servicing. As a specialist on all matters touching the workplace, Fay provides practical advice and guidance on proactive compliance, change management and restructuring, discrimination, bullying, harassment, misconduct investigatio...

As an experienced commercial lawyer, Robert has significant experience in providing immigration and other legal advice and visa services to Australian and multinational companies in sectors such as financial services, mining and resources (including off-shore oil and gas), information technology and telecommunications, retail, science and engineering, and health. Robert served as the firm’s Regional Managing Partner for Asia Pacific from 2011 to 2016 and Managing Partner of the Australi...

Libby Brookes is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Medical Negligence. Libby, who practices law in Sydney, Australia, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Libby is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.