Mark Kenney

Chris has 25 years’ experience acting in all aspects of real estate investment and development. His expertise includes commercial, retail, residential, and industrial developments. Chris acts for ASX listed companies, private and institutional developers and investors, state government instrumentalities, banks and financial institutions, and consultants to the real estate industry. Chris has acted on numerous high profile hotel and tourism asset transactions including Royals Pines Resor...

Jeff Baker’s practice focusses on structuring and documenting Banking & Finance transactions for financial institutions operating in the Australian market. He also advises offshore based lenders and borrowers, in respect of Australian transactions or the Australian aspects of arrangements focussed offshore. Over his career Jeff has developed valuable insights into the key commercial drivers that ensure financial transactions complete in a seamless manner and within requisite timefra...

Jon Erbacher is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Sports Law. Jon, who practices law in Brisbane, Australia, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jon is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

James Plumb is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Energy Law, Mining Law, Natural Resources Law and Oil and Gas Law. James, who practices law in Brisbane, Australia, has been recognized since 2017. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which James is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Scott Hay-Bartlem is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Law, Superannuation Law, Trusts and Estates and Wealth Management / Succession Planning Practice. Scott, who practices law in Brisbane, Australia, has been recognized since 2014. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Scott is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Susie McNeil was called to the Queensland Bar in March 2007. She has been named in Doyle’s Guide as one of Queensland’s leading building and construction counsel for the past 9 years, from 2017 to 2025, and one of Australia’s recommended building and construction counsel for the past 8 years, from 2018 to 2025. From 2024, Susie was named in the 17th Edition of The Best Lawyers in Australia for her expertise in commercial law, insurance law and litigation. In the 2026 Edition...

Matt is one of the founders and Managing Partner of Accident Legal, a leading Queensland compensation law firm that continues to grow with offices in Brisbane, the Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, and Logan. He has over 30 years of experience specialising in insurance litigation and personal injury law, with particular expertise in workers compensation law, medical negligence, motor vehicle accident compensation, and product & public liability claims. Matt's extensive experience spanning more ...

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

Greg Thorne is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law. Greg, who practices law in Brisbane, Australia, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Greg is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Justin Marschke Principal Cowen Schwarz Marschke Lawyers E: jmarschke@csmlawyers.com.au D: 07 3210 3542 M: 0410 096 815 F: 07 300 300 33 A: Level 8, 300 George Street, Brisbane Qld 4000 P: GPO Box 345, Brisbane Qld 4001