Karla Lauder

Nicholas is a highly experienced lawyer who has concentrated on insurance law, particularly claims under the NSW statutory classes of insurance, for more than 20 years. He is the service line leader for our NSW workers' compensation practice. Nicholas advises insurers on the management of claims and liability disputes and helps them to develop and implement strategies to respond to these issues. He regularly appears in the NSW Workers Compensation Commission, District Court and Supreme Courts...

Darren Bick is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Energy Law. Darren, who practices law in Sydney, Australia, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Darren is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Dominic Maait is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law and Personal Injury Litigation. Dominic, who practices law in Sydney, Australia, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Dominic is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Adam acts for developers, contractors, state and local governments, universities, utilities, resources companies and manufacturers. His clients include ASX-listed property groups, major universities, government development corporations, multinational resources companies and international developers. He is based in Sydney and Adelaide and has worked on projects throughout Australia, Asia, North America and Europe. Adam advises on procurement and construction law, and on the negotiation, docume...

Michelle Summerville is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Leasing Law and Real Property Law. Michelle, who practices law in Sydney, Australia, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michelle is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Melinda acts for developers, institutional landlords, tenants, community housing providers and government-related entities on property transactions and development matters. Her practice covers commercial, residential, industrial and social infrastructure asset classes. Melinda advises on property acquisitions and disposals, commercial and retail leasing, development agreements, strata and community title structures, and conveyancing. She advises on social and affordable housing projects, stud...

David is the Principal of Reidlaw who has dedicated his practice exclusively to corporate and commercial law for over 25 years. With a specific focus on advising on mergers, restructures, incorporations, partnerships, trusts, joint ventures, commercial contracting, and funds management. David's experience includes advising on: the sale of an Australian information technology and services company to an Asia-Pacific located multinational (EV $60 million); the merger of two of the Hunter region'...

Stuart Simington is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Land Use and Zoning Law and Planning and Environmental Law. Stuart, who practices law in Sydney, Australia, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Stuart is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Michael has over 30 years of experience in immigration law and has been recognised as an Accredited Specialist in immigration law by the New South Wales Law Society since 1998. He is an Associate Fellow of the Migration Institute of Australia, a member of the New South Wales Law Society committee for Accredited specialists in Immigration law, Chairman of the Conduct Panel for the Migration Institute of Australia and member of The Australian and New Zealand College of Notaries. Michael is also...

Lisa Morrissey is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Lisa, who practices law in Sydney, Australia, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Lisa is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.