Matthew "Matt" Shanahan

Michael is generally recognised as a leading insurance silk taking briefs to advise and appear in all Australian jurisdictions. He has broad experience of all major classes of insurance and reinsurance, with particular expertise in financial lines, general liability, property and business interruption claims. His advisory practice includes advising many leading brokers and insurers that service Australian markets. He is known for his depth of understanding of major classes of insurance and hi...

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

Bill Madden is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Medical Negligence and Personal Injury Litigation. Bill practices law in Sydney, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Bill Madden 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 Bill Madden is held by other lawyers.

Libby Brookes is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Medical Negligence. Libby practices law in Sydney, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Libby Brookes 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 Libby Brookes 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.

David Thomas SC appears across Australia in a broad range of commercial and civil matters. He has a particular interest in class actions, regulatory, revenue and constitutional law. David appears at both trial and on appeal, including in the High Court. Commercial and corporate law : Recent clients include HSBC on appeal in the Dick Smith litigation, IAL in the Greensill disputes, Channel Seven in claims against Cricket Australia, the Rinehart children in litigation against Gina Rinehart, NAB...

Paul Kozub is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law, Personal Injury Litigation, Product Liability Litigation and Professional Malpractice Litigation. Paul practices law in Sydney, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Paul Kozub 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 Paul Kozub is held by other lawy...

Megan Hawley is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Land Use and Zoning Law and Planning and Environmental Law. Megan practices law in Sydney, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Megan Hawley since 2021. 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 Megan Hawley is held by other lawyers.

Stuart Simington is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Land Use and Zoning Law and Planning and Environmental Law. Stuart practices law in Sydney, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Stuart Simington since 2021. 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 Stuart Simington is held by other lawyers.

Stephen is a partner in the firm's Workplace Relations and Safety group and is the firm's Sydney Managing Partner. He has significant experience in all aspects of workplace relations and safety, and provides a wide range of strategic advice and protects clients' interests in all applicable Courts and Tribunals. Stephen's experience includes: advising on all termination of employment issues and procedures, including in respect of senior executives on questions concerning options, bonus entitle...