Michael Blakiston

Justine Siavelis is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law, Product Liability Litigation and Professional Malpractice Litigation. Justine, who practices law in Perth, Australia, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Justine is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Claire Hawke-Gundill is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates and Wealth Management / Succession Planning Practice. Claire, who practices law in Perth, Australia, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Claire is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Richard acts for project owners, head contractors, specialist subcontractors, professional services groups, universities and schools. His client base includes listed heavy engineering contractors, mining companies, civil and road contractors, and universities. He is based in Perth and advises on major projects across Western Australia, nationally and internationally. Richard provides end-to-end strategic advice across the full project lifecycle, from project planning and contract selection th...

Marc acts for listed and private companies including ASX-listed mining and resources, oil & gas and technology companies. His expertise includes equity capital markets, mergers and acquisitions (public and private), joint ventures, corporate restructuring and corporate governance. Marc has acted on a vast range of cross-border and domestic transactions and has extensive experience with initial public offerings, secondary raisings and ASX compliance matters. Marc's public M&A experienc...

Robyn Ferguson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate / Governance Practice, Corporate Law, Equity Capital Markets Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Robyn, who practices law in Perth, Australia, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Robyn is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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...

I have been a lawyer since 2001, having worked for five years for a small firm and then for just under ten years at a medium-size firm. I have acted in litigation in most jurisdictions, including trials/hearings in the Supreme Court, Court of Appeal, Federal Court, Federal Circuit Court, District Court, Magistrates Court, State Administrative Tribunal, Fair Work Commission, the Coroners Court and the Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission. My aim is to assist clients to understand...

Janene Bon is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates and Wealth Management / Succession Planning Practice. Janene, who practices law in Perth, Australia, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Janene is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Lee acts for publicly listed and private contractors, construction and engineering companies, public institutions, property developers, mining companies, healthcare providers, renewable energy producers, logistics companies and professional service providers. His client base spans the energy, resources, defence, infrastructure, commercial construction, healthcare, transport and education sectors. He is based in Perth and advises on projects across Western Australia and nationally. Lee advises...

Nicholas acts for major Australian and international banks and financial institutions, as well as companies seeking finance. His clients include Chinese and other Asian financial institutions, and major resources and infrastructure sector participants. Nicholas advises across all aspects of banking and financial services: lending, enforcement and insolvency, including distressed debt sales and acquisitions. His practice covers resources and project finance, infrastructure finance, telecommuni...