Mark Hoffmann KC

Bridget acts for employers across a range of industries on all aspects of employment, workers compensation and work health and safety law. She advises clients in all states and territories. Bridget prepares and reviews and drafts employment contracts and workplace policies, assists with modern award compliance and interpretation and enterprise agreement negotiation and approval, and advises on workplace investigations and employee exits. Bridget also has expertise in advising on employment la...

Matthew acts for a broad range of clients including ASX-listed medical device manufacturers, mining and energy companies, ad agencies, media companies, ISPs, telecommunications carriers, cosmetics companies, credit providers, software developers, transport and logistics providers, wine producers, franchisors (in retail, food, hospitality, agribusiness and motor vehicle sectors), health, biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies, and technology startups. He has managed the trade mark portfoli...

Adam Crittenden is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Law, Leasing Law, Real Property Law and Retail Law. Adam, who practices law in Adelaide, Australia, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Adam is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Kieren Chester is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Law, Leasing Law and Real Property Law. Kieren, who practices law in Adelaide, Australia, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kieren is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Matthew Hawke is Special Counsel in Cowell Clarke’s Building, Construction & Infrastructure and Dispute Resolution teams. Matthew has broad experience in construction advice and disputes (including construction contract drafting and advice), compulsory acquisition disputes, and the construction industry security of payment regimes across Australia. When not working in the construction space, Matthew supports clients in negotiating or litigating their general contractual, misrepresen...

Matthew Fuss is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation. Matthew, who practices law in Adelaide, Australia, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Matthew is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

He acts for developers, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, government departments and project owners building a wide range of projects including airport, road, rail, grain handling and defence infrastructure, student accommodation, hospitals, aged care facilities, shopping centres, offices, fit-outs and football ovals. Shannon advises on all stages of the project lifecycle, including procurement, contract drafting, negotiation and delivery. He also acts in construction and infrastructure...

Zoe Dempster is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law and Personal Injury Litigation. Zoe, who practices law in Adelaide, Australia, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Zoe is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Amanda Brady is an Associate Director in Cowell Clarke’s Dispute Resolution team and has been practising in this area since 2010. Amanda has many years’ experience in the resolution of general commercial and contractual disputes, building and construction disputes, and several insolvency, private client and estate disputes. Amanda has been involved in both small and large scale litigious matters. Her clients include individuals, small businesses, large commercial and construction ...

Peter is a principal in the firm's transactions team and is a specialist in real estate, construction and infrastructure law. He regularly leads projects involving: capital acquisitions and disposals of land; front end construction matters; real estate developments (including front end planning matters); real estate and construction financing; and leasing. He has acted for leading Australian and international funds, investors and developers in connection with their real estate acquisitions an...