Michael Butler

With over fifteen years of experience specialising in commercial litigation and dispute resolution; Lauren’s clients rely on her to deliver commercial certainty in Transaction Disputes. Lauren is known for her practical, organised and no-nonsense approach to disputes resolution. Lauren has acted for individuals and private entities through to listed companies across multiple jurisdictions in all Superior Courts. Lauren’s recent experience includes: Advising a manufacturing client ...

Josh acts for innovative businesses and institutions, including technology companies, manufacturers, and franchise networks. He also advises institutional clients and government on complex regulatory matters (including major projects and outsourcing), and technology procurement. Josh advises on all aspects of intellectual property creation, acquisition, commercialisation, protection and enforcement of intellectual property assets. He has particular expertise in trade mark prosecution and enfo...

Brett Cowell is a founding partner and the Chairman of Cowell Clarke and is a Director of the firm’s Corporate and Commercial team. Brett’s passion for science, technology, and innovation has enabled him to support corporate and business clients in growing and protecting their tangible and intellectual property assets. Brett has very broad-based experience, with a particular interest in advanced manufacturing, defence, ICT, life sciences and technology businesses on a national and...

Angus, a Director at WRP Legal since January 2021, specialises in Corporate, Commercial and Tax Law. With a career foundation at a Big 4 accounting firm in tax and legal, followed by close to a decade at a prominent national BigLaw firm, Angus brings a wealth of expertise to structuring new ventures, restructuring existing ones, and managing complex M&A and projects. He also enjoys assisting with day to day legal issues that arise in the course of conducting business. His role largely inv...

Peter Leech is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Litigation. Peter practices law in Adelaide, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Peter Leech 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 Peter Leech is held by other lawyers.

Bronwyn acts for clients across automotive, higher education, health, manufacturing, medical devices, energy and resources, government, financial services and e-commerce sectors, from startups through to multinational groups. She is regularly engaged by industry associations and presents at conferences on IP, privacy and franchising. Bronwyn advises on intellectual property commercialisation and enforcement, privacy compliance, franchising, competition and consumer law, and regulatory matters...

Lauren Rowan is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation. Lauren practices law in Adelaide, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Lauren Rowan 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 Lauren Rowan is held by other lawyers.

Kieren Chester is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Law, Leasing Law and Real Property Law. Kieren practices law in Adelaide, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Kieren Chester since 2025. 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 Kieren Chester is held by other lawyers.

John is a Special Counsel in the firm’s Insurance practice and is nationally recognised in the area of dust diseases litigation. John has over 15 years’ experience in insurance and civil litigation. John’s work involves complex legal, scientific and medical issues in the specialised field of toxic torts. He has extensive experience involving asbestos related claims, general insurance matters including property damage, negligence and motor vehicle insurance, public liability,...

Michael has 30 years' experience in property law, and is considered to be one of the leading property lawyers in Australia. Michael advises across a comprehensive range of property issues and transactions including property sales, acquisitions and developments, due diligence for strategic acquisitions, shopping centre expansions and redevelopments, joint ventures and leasing of all types. He works with clients in the commercial, retail and industrial property sectors. Michael regularly presen...