Kelly Grant

Michael is a patent attorney and principal of Davies Collison Cave where he heads up the firm’s organic chemistry/pharmaceutical group. Michael’s professional activities include drafting and prosecuting patent applications, providing patent infringement and validity advice, conducting patent oppositions, filing and prosecuting patent term extensions and providing strategic patenting advice. Michael is the Immediate Past President of the Institute of Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys...

Katrina’s focus is on providing her clients with a high level of service and care. Drawing on her experience and expertise in Family Law, Katrina provides considered, strategic and practical legal advice to her clients. Katrina has extensive experience advising clients on all aspects of the Family Law process, including negotiated agreements, mediation and defended litigation. She ensures her clients have a clear understanding of their entitlements and obligations, so that they can make...

Paul acts for private, listed and public organisations across a wide range of industries, including large Australian and global employers, government agencies and high-profile individuals. His clients span sectors including financial services, manufacturing, transport, health and government. Paul advises on the full range of employment and industrial relations matters, including enterprise bargaining, termination of employment, restraint of trade, workplace investigations and regulatory compl...

Nick acts for insolvency practitioners, major Australian and international banks, non-bank lenders, publicly listed companies and financial services providers. He is appointed by the Victorian Legal Services Board to manage legal practices in financial or operational difficulty. He is based in Melbourne. Nick advises across all aspects of corporate insolvency including receivership, voluntary administration and liquidation, and personal insolvency. He also acts for a range of parties involved...

Jane acts for businesses and government bodies across a range of high-risk industries including major projects, construction, infrastructure, agribusiness, health, transport and logistics. She advises boards and leadership teams on WHS risk, compliance and licence to operate. Jane takes a forward-looking approach, advising government and commercial clients on the legal risks facing both organisations and their directors. This guidance extends across the full spectrum of business activity, fro...

St John Frawley is a Melbourne-based lawyer with Thomsons who advises clients on complex matters involving construction and infrastructure disputes. His work focuses on helping businesses, contractors and project stakeholders address issues that arise during the life of major projects, from early disagreements through formal dispute resolution processes. By combining practical industry awareness with a clear approach to legal strategy, he assists clients in navigating challenges that can affe...

Bruce Crosthwaite is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law and Personal Injury Litigation. Bruce practices law in Melbourne, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Bruce Crosthwaite 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 Bruce Crosthwaite is held by other lawyers.

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

Robert Josephs is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Private Equity Law. Robert practices law in Melbourne, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Robert Josephs since 2022. 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 Robert Josephs is held by other lawyers.

Louise Wolf is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Franchise Law. Louise practices law in Mount Waverley, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Louise Wolf since 2023. 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 Louise Wolf is held by other lawyers.