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David is regularly briefed in complex commercial and corporate disputes in the Supreme Court and Federal Court. David also appears regularly in the Federal Court in judicial review applications of administrative decisions. As an author of the leading work The Interpretation of Contracts in Australia (now in its second edition) David is often consulted on difficult or financially significant questions of contract law. David also has expertise in private international law, and he is a former le...

John is a senior corporate and commercial lawyer who has specialised in technology and intellectual property law for over 25 years. He is a partner in the Corporate and Commercial team at Hall & Wilcox. John advises clients on commercial transactions and legal disputes in the fields of IT, telecommunications and media. His expertise covers all the legal issues associated with the use of technology in business and government, including licensing, privacy and data protection, copyright, bra...

Joel Parsons is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Defamation and Media Law and Entertainment Law. Joel practices law in Sydney, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Joel Parsons 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 Joel Parsons is held by other lawyers.

Adele Fletcher is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation. Adele practices law in Sydney, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Adele Fletcher 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 Adele Fletcher is held by other lawyers.

Ron Kessels is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Immigration Law. Ron practices law in Sydney, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Ron Kessels since 2008. 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 Ron Kessels is held by other lawyers.

Stuart Simington is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Land Use and Zoning Law and Planning and Environmental Law. Stuart practices law in Sydney, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Stuart Simington 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 Stuart Simington is held by other lawyers.

Stephen McMahon is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Agriculture and Rural Affairs. Stephen practices law in Sydney, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Stephen McMahon 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 Stephen McMahon is held by other lawyers.

Simon is a highly experienced litigator, having practiced for over 27 years in the CTP, workers' compensation, recovery and liability jurisdictions. He is a partner in the NSW Statutory Insurance team which acts for major insurers and self-insurers in the defence of workers' compensation claims, work injury damages claims, motor accident and public liability claims. Simon has been appointed a District Court Arbitrator, is an Accredited Specialist in Personal Injury Law and is an active member...

Melissa Fenton is a partner in the insurance team at Colin Biggers & Paisley. Melissa has been a litigation lawyer for over 20 years and has extensive experience in litigation and dispute resolution, professional indemnity and general liability claims acting for insurers and professionals in a variety of different fields. Melissa has experience in defending both large scale litigation and small claim matters, acting for an array of professionals, including architects, engineers, surveyors...

Caspar Conde is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Class Action Litigation, Litigation and Regulatory Practice. Caspar, who practices law in Sydney, Australia, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Caspar is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. Caspar Conde practises in commercial and public law, including appeals and inquiries. He...