John Fairbairn
About John Fairbairn
John Fairbairn is a lawyer based in Sydney, AU and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in Australia™ since 2013. John Fairbairn is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Sydney, Australia
- Defamation and Media Law
- Entertainment Law
- Intellectual Property Law
- Privacy and Data Security Law
Current Firm: MinterEllison
Location: Sydney, AU
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