Kara Yacoubian

Mark acts for ASX-listed property developers, US software companies, government agencies, telecommunications carriers and energy companies on technology and telecommunications matters. His clients include Lendlease, the City of Sydney, Hyland Software and participants in the defence sector. Mark advises on complex IT project agreements, systems integration, outsourcing, SaaS and cloud computing contracts, smart grids, IoT projects, telecommunications regulation and competition, network rollou...

Cherie is an Accredited Immigration Law Specialist and has focused on immigration exclusively since 2000. She has extensive experience in corporate migration across a range of industry sectors as well as private client matters, including complex health and character issues. Cherie provides immigration guidance on a wide range of scenarios. This includes advising start-ups, small and medium enterprises, government agencies and international and major corporations regarding appropriate visa man...

Kate Rafton is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Kate practices law in Parramatta, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Kate Rafton 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 Kate Rafton is held by other lawyers.

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...

Nicola Johnson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Government Practice and Public Law. Nicola practices law in Sydney, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Nicola Johnson 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 Nicola Johnson 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.

Lachlan Wilson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Lachlan practices law in Newcastle, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Lachlan Wilson 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 Lachlan Wilson is held by other lawyers.

Luis Izzo is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Labour and Employment Law. Luis practices law in Sydney, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Luis Izzo 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 Luis Izzo is held by other lawyers.

Cain acts predominantly for tenants, including major retail, food service, entertainment and technology companies. Clients include Craveable Brands, Sony, Universal Music, NOVA Entertainment, Toshiba, Canon, SMEC Australia and Isaac Property Developments. Cain advises on the full range of commercial, retail and industrial leasing documentation: agreements for lease, leases, assignments, variations, surrenders, fitout deeds, incentive deeds and licences. He negotiates terms for both landlords ...

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...