Katherine Smallshaw

Katrina acts for clients across life sciences, medical devices, health, information technology, energy and resources, government and university sectors. Her corporate clients range from startups and spinout companies to publicly listed and international companies. She has over 25 years of practice as a Partner in the Intellectual Property, Information Technology and Regulatory team. Katrina advises on licensing and commercialisation of IP, trade mark prosecution and oppositions, IP ownership ...

Ann O'Connell is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Ann practices law in Brisbane, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Ann O'Connell 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 Ann O'Connell is held by other lawyers.

Unexpected happens… and when you least want it to. It can be daunting and overwhelming. That’s where I come in. For more than thirty years, I’ve supported people affected by injury, illness and loss. I take a genuine, compassionate and straightforward approach, giving my clients the clarity, confidence and reassurance they need during challenging times. I firmly believe that the only way to achieve success is through hard work and perseverance. I don’t step back when ...

Antony is an experienced lawyer who has been practicing corporate-commercial law for over 25 years. Having studied both commerce and law, Antony is uniquely qualified to help clients deliver their strategic, operational and commercial objectives by helping them to identify, understand and manage the legal risks that arise on day-to-day basis and during corporate transactions. By taking the time to understand his clients’ business, Antony has established himself as a trusted advisor to a...

Michael is a qualified lawyer, with over ten years’ experience advising on taxation matters in roles with leading Australian law firms and the major international accounting firms. Michael specialises in transaction taxation and structuring as well as litigious disputes with the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). Michael has acted for publicly listed and large private groups in both buy side and sell side transactions, as well as major restructures and corporate dealings. His transaction...

Philip acts for major listed and private corporations in connection with corporate and commercial activities. His client base includes mining services companies, agribusiness operators, property developers, food service businesses, medical practices and other commercial entities. Philip advises on acquisitions and divestments (both share and asset purchases), corporate restructuring, commercial contracts, corporate governance and general commercial law. His work covers the full transaction li...

Troy specialises in project delivery, risk mitigation, avoidance and construction disputes in all states and territories of Australia. He has over 20 years' industry experience and is a recognised industry leader in relation to the security of payment legislation Australia wide. His experience acting on behalf of both claimants and respondents, as well as training industry participants and adjudicators ensures that he and the entire Holding Redlich construction, infrastructure and projects te...

Scott is recognised as one of Queensland’s leading and most experienced restructuring and insolvency lawyers. He works with clients, company directors and advisers to analyse the issues and provide a range of options within tight time frames and often under difficult circumstances. An expert in distressed turnarounds and restructures, Scott often works collaboratively with other turnaround and restructuring professionals, assisting with and documenting restructures and advising company ...

Emma acts for clients in health, life sciences, biotechnology, technology, agriculture, infrastructure, retail and manufacturing sectors. Her practice includes cross-border transactions with an Asia focus, particularly involving clients in Hong Kong, Singapore, the People's Republic of China and Indonesia. Emma advises on equity and debt capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, private equity and corporate advisory. She provides clients with access to high-level skills in areas that are hea...

Rebecca Edwards is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Superannuation Law, Trusts and Estates and Wealth Management / Succession Planning Practice. Rebecca practices law in Brisbane, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Rebecca Edwards 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 Rebecca Edwards is held by other lawy...