Mark Brookes

Wendy brings more than 25 years of experience in the development industry, first as a town planner and later as a planning and environment lawyer. She advises developers, government agencies and resource sector clients on complex planning and infrastructure matters, with expertise spanning planning litigation, statutory and strategic planning, infrastructure planning and agreements, and cultural heritage. Wendy is recognised for her ability to deliver exceptional planning outcomes through str...

Clinton Jackson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Superannuation Law and Wealth Management / Succession Planning Practice. Clinton practices law in Brisbane, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Clinton Jackson since 2019. 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 Clinton Jackson is held by other lawyers.

Kathleen is a Partner practising exclusively in Family and Relationship law. Kathleen has extensive experience advising on relocation matters, international disputes, family violence and general parenting issues that arise upon the breakdown of a relationship. Kathleen advises clients on the financial issues arising upon a separation and ensures settlements are finalised as quickly as possible. As an Accredited Specialist (Family Law), as well as a responsive and accomplished practitioner, Ka...

Richard Leahy is the Legal Practitioner Director of Cochrane Leahy Litigation. Richard was a partner in an award winning, national firm, practising in commercial and insurance litigation. Identifying a gap in the Queensland legal market, he has now created his own boutique commercial litigation firm, with an emphasis on expert but commercially pragmatic service for businesses and individuals.

Laura Gahan is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Leasing Law and Real Property Law. Laura practices law in Brisbane, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Laura Gahan 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 Laura Gahan is held by other lawyers.

Ian Dorey is a Partner at Rose Litigation Lawyers in Brisbane, with more than 35 years’ experience in insolvency, banking, enforcement and commercial litigation. Ian’s practice centres on secured recovery and insolvency. He acts for major and regional banks and other financial institutions on enforcement, recovery and banking disputes, and for insolvency practitioners appointed as receivers and managers, voluntary administrators, liquidators and trustees in bankruptcy. His work sp...

Linda Tapiolas is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. Linda practices law in Brisbane, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Linda Tapiolas since 2018. 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 Linda Tapiolas is held by other lawyers.

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

Chris Ward is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Alternative Dispute Resolution and Family Law Mediation. Chris practices law in Brisbane, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Chris Ward 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 Chris Ward is held by other lawyers.

Brett Heath is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Alternative Dispute Resolution, Insurance Law and Professional Malpractice Litigation. Brett practices law in Brisbane, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Brett Heath 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 Brett Heath is held by other lawyers.