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Leading the Bennett & Philp Lawyers Insolvency and Bankruptcy Team, Managing Director, Andrew Lambros has extensive experience in corporate insolvency and personal bankruptcy matters. Andrew has acted for administrators, liquidators and receivers in a wide range of large complex insolvency matters which has included: advising and assisting the administrators of a large building company which went into administration with several hundred half-finished apartments and making sure they were s...

Greg is a Partner in HopgoodGanim Lawyers’ Estate Planning practice and offers more than 25 years’ experience in estate planning, administration and litigation. Greg’s practice includes drafting Wills and memoranda of directions, from the most simple to the very complex; drafting powers of attorney and estate plans; and in the unfortunate incidence of an estate dispute, advising on the most effective dispute resolution strategy. He also has a comprehensive understanding of E...

Chris Nyst is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Criminal Defence. Chris practices law in Gold Coast, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Chris Nyst 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 Chris Nyst is held by other lawyers.

Richard Cowen is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Litigation. Richard practices law in Brisbane, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Richard Cowen 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 Richard Cowen is held by other lawyers.

Laura is a Special Counsel in the firm's Disputes Resolution & Litigation team, specialising in the areas of family business succession, estate planning and superannuation. She has over 16 years’ experience working with private clients and family businesses in crafting and executing succession plans. Laura’s key focus is to understand each individual or families motivation for their succession planning and tailor an appropriate plan for the individual or family. Her areas of e...

Andrew acts for employers across construction, infrastructure, energy, mining, agribusiness, veterinary, water, retail, aged care, real estate, utilities, road and rail, professional services, the Arts and for not-for-profit organisations. He is based in Brisbane and advises clients across Queensland and nationally. He advises on the full range of employment and industrial relations matters, including workforce restructuring, award coverage, compliance and redress, whistleblower reports, redu...

Belinda Winter is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Labour and Employment Law. Belinda practices law in Brisbane, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Belinda Winter since 2013. 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 Belinda Winter is held by other lawyers.

Leeann is a Special Counsel in our Family and Relationship Law practice. Leeann practices exclusively in family and relationship law and advises clients on both matrimonial and de facto property settlements. Her experience includes advising on alternative dispute resolution (including collaborative law), child-related matters, spousal maintenance and binding financial agreements.Most recently, Leeann was named in the 12th edition of Best Lawyers, Australia for Family Law. Leeann holds qualifi...

Greg Hassall is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Property Law. Greg practices law in Brisbane, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Greg Hassall since 2013. 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 Greg Hassall is held by other lawyers.

Dan is a Queensland Law Society Accredited Family Law Specialist and Director at BGM Family Lawyers , an award-winning family law firm based on the Gold Coast. With over 20 years of experience, Dan has guided thousands of individuals and families through separation and divorce, providing clarity, compassion, and practical solutions during some of life’s most challenging moments. Throughout his career, Dan has represented a diverse range of clients, including business owners, entrepreneu...