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John-Paul Wilson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law and Personal Injury Litigation. John-Paul practices law in Perth, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized John-Paul Wilson 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 John-Paul Wilson is held by other lawyers.

Nicholas acts for major Australian and international banks and financial institutions, as well as companies seeking finance. His clients include Chinese and other Asian financial institutions, and major resources and infrastructure sector participants. Nicholas advises across all aspects of banking and financial services: lending, enforcement and insolvency, including distressed debt sales and acquisitions. His practice covers resources and project finance, infrastructure finance, telecommuni...

Richard acts for project owners, head contractors, specialist subcontractors, professional services groups, universities and schools. His client base includes listed heavy engineering contractors, mining companies, civil and road contractors, and universities. He is based in Perth and advises on major projects across Western Australia, nationally and internationally. Richard provides end-to-end strategic advice across the full project lifecycle, from project planning and contract selection th...

Hector West is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Alternative Dispute Resolution, Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Litigation. Hector practices law in Perth, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Hector West since 2026. 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 Hector West 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.

Kathy Melville is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Insurance Law. Kathy practices law in Perth, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Kathy Melville since 2026. 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 Kathy Melville is held by other lawyers.

Scott acts for international and domestic corporates, commodity traders, funds and individuals of influence. His client base is concentrated in energy and resources, engineering and mining services, life sciences and technology. He holds a Bachelor of Science (Geology) alongside his law degree, giving him direct technical understanding of the resources sector. Scott advises on mergers and acquisitions (public and private), IPOs, secondary capital raisings, ASX Listing Rules compliance, asset ...

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.

I have been a lawyer since 2001, having worked for five years for a small firm and then for just under ten years at a medium-size firm. I have acted in litigation in most jurisdictions, including trials/hearings in the Supreme Court, Court of Appeal, Federal Court, Federal Circuit Court, District Court, Magistrates Court, State Administrative Tribunal, Fair Work Commission, the Coroners Court and the Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission. My aim is to assist clients to understand...