Jonathan Farrer

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...

Justin Wheelahan is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Intellectual Property Law. Justin practices law in Melbourne, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Justin Wheelahan since 2025. 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 Justin Wheelahan is held by other lawyers.

James holds a Bachelor of Laws, a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice and a Masters of Law. James has practiced exclusively in family law since admission. He is experienced in all aspects of family law including complex property matters, contested parenting matters, Financial Agreements, Child Support matters, same-sex/LGBITQ matters, surrogacy and alternative conception procedures and Intervention Order matters. James prides himself on providing practical and cost-effective advice to ensure t...

John O’Kane is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Construction / Infrastructure Law. John practices law in Melbourne, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized John O’Kane since 2025. 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 O’Kane is held by other lawyers.

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...

Nick Golding is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Equity Capital Markets Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Nick practices law in Melbourne, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Nick Golding since 2020. 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 Nick Golding is held by other lawyers.

Neil is a Principal in the business law area, with a particular focus on taxation advice and disputes. Taxation law is a complex area. Neil’s aim is to provide technical expertise to clients, commercially applied and in a friendly and approachable manner. Neil’s practice involves advice, audits, disputes, and transactions. The client mix includes both family groups and business enterprises. Neil also regularly assists professional advisors, including tax agents, accountants and fi...

Gavin Macrae is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Insurance Law. Gavin practices law in Melbourne, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Gavin Macrae since 2024. 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 Gavin Macrae is held by other lawyers.

Shaun has worked in the infrastructure and finance sector for 14 years and specialises in new economy transactions revolving around social and economic infrastructure, technology and impact investment. His recent experience includes advising on the delivery and funding of various social and affordable housing projects, built-to-rent projects, specialist disability accommodation projects, hospital and healthcare projects, childcare facilities and technology platforms integrating with these sec...

Accredited Criminal Law Specialist | Co-Founder of Doogue + George Defence Lawyers Bill Doogue is a distinguished criminal defence lawyer based in Melbourne, Australia, with over 30 years of experience in the legal profession. Admitted to practice in 1989, he has been an Accredited Criminal Law Specialist since 1998 and was recognised as one of Australia's five 'pre-eminent criminal lawyers' by Doyle’s Guide in 2024 .​ As a co-founder of Doogue + George Defence Lawyers, Bill leads a fir...