Kristen Deards SC

John leads Holman Webb’s national dispute resolution group in Sydney. He is recognised for his expertise and technical ability in all aspects of dispute resolution including arbitration and mediation. He advises upon issues arising in a wide range of matters including constitutional law (Court of Disputed Returns), administrative law (professional conduct, discrimination, taxation appeals, ASIC reviews, FOS appeals), securities enforcement, insolvency, Corporations Act, Australian consu...

Rhett is Hall & Wilcox's National Insurance Practice Head and is responsible for the driving and coordinating the strategy for the firm’s national insurance practice, comprising 35 partners and over 150 insurance lawyers across Australia. Rhett has over 25 years’ experience acting for the major insurers, claims administrators, self-insurers, government agencies and statutory schemes. He also has longstanding relationships with the broking community, industry peak bodies and ot...

Stephen came to the Bar in 1998, taking silk ten years later. His practice ranges across all areas of public law, with a particular emphasis on Constitutional Law, Judicial Review, International Law and Revenue Law. He also practices extensively in Native Title (in which field he is a co-author of the leading textbook) and in regulatory pricing and economic matters. Stephen has an extensive appellate practice, having appeared in the Full Court of the High Court in over 70 proceedings (not cou...

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

Matt Karam is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Matt, 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 Matt is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. Matt specialises principally in commercial, insolvency and insurance litigation. He appears regularly led and unled in c...

Ian G. Roberts SC is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Law, Construction / Infrastructure Law and Insurance Law. Ian G. practices law in Sydney, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Ian G. Roberts SC 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 Ian G. Roberts SC is held by other lawyers.

David Brooks is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Immigration Law. David practices law in Sydney, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized David Brooks 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 David Brooks 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.

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

Chester’s practice focuses on international arbitration and other general commercial matters, and encompasses advisory work and appearances in court and before arbitral tribunals. He has particular expertise in disputes which raise issues of public and private international law, and he is presently engaged in a number of disputes arising under bilateral and multilateral investment treaties. He was previously an Assistant Legal Adviser at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, London, and ...