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Stephen acts for a broad range of commercial clients including ASX-listed entities, high net worth individuals, not-for-profit groups and professional services firms. He is based in Perth and advises clients in Western Australia and nationally, with experience in domestic and international matters. Stephen acts in complex corporate and commercial litigation in the superior courts, appearing as counsel for clients across a wide range of contentious matters. His practice spans major fraud inves...

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

Stephanie has over 15 years' experience in representing employers, insurers and self-insured corporations in the management and defence of a range of claims including intentional torts, property damage, pure economic loss and statutory classes of insurance. She has the day-to-day conduct of many matters and appears in the Conciliation and Arbitration Services and the District and Supreme Courts of Western Australia. Stephanie is a strong proponent of early intervention and alternative dispute...

Paul acts for a range of major, mid-tier and junior resource and energy companies and key infrastructure and service providers in the resources and energy sectors. His clients include several of Australian's major listed gold producers, a number of aspiring producers and a broad range of explorers as well as two of the five port authorities in Western Australia. Paul advises on all aspects of resource and energy project acquisition and development, including tenure issues, project acquisition...

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

Paul acts for port authorities, terminal owners and operators, major resources and logistics companies and infrastructure investors across all states of Australia. His clients include the Fremantle Port Authority, the Kimberley Ports Authority, the Mid West Ports Authority, the Port of Portland, Mineral Resources and Team Global Express. He is based in Perth. Paul specialises in contract, property, infrastructure and commercial transaction law with a particular emphasis on ports and harbours,...

Julius is a Partner in the National Property and Development team, based in Perth. He acts for property developers, resources and mining companies, waste and recycling operators, retailers, tourism operators and local governments across Western Australia on planning, environmental and local government matters. His practice spans planning and subdivision approvals, environmental permits, Works Approvals and Licences, land acquisition and compensation, heritage, contaminated sites and regulator...

Joe acts for franchisors, property developers, commercial investors, high net worth individuals and family businesses. His clients include well-known national franchise networks, property developers operating across Western Australia, and private clients with complex multi-entity and multi-generational wealth structures. He is based in Perth. Joe speaks Italian fluently, giving him particular capability in advising Italian-speaking clients and in cross-cultural matters. Joe advises on all are...

Hector West is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Alternative Dispute Resolution, Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Litigation. Hector practices law in Perth, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Hector West 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 Hector West is held by other lawyers.

Claire Hawke-Gundill is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Trusts and Estates and Wealth Management / Succession Planning Practice. Claire practices law in Perth, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Claire Hawke-Gundill 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 Claire Hawke-Gundill is held by other lawyers.