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Ms Beechey practises in commercial litigation, with specialisations in domestic and cross-border insolvency, banking and financial regulation. She regularly acts for local and foreign insolvency practitioners, major financial institutions, corporations, investors and regulators in complex commercial and insolvency matters. She appears in all Australian courts, principally in the Federal Court and the Supreme Court of New South Wales at both trial and appellate levels. She has appeared unled i...

Arthur has specialised in the aged care and retirement village industry since 1995, and joined Thomson Geer as a partner in April 2018. Arthur holds degrees in both accounting and law. This background in corporate and tax allows him to advise on all aspects of the structuring, acquisition, disposal, development and operation of aged care, assisted living and independent living retirement living environments. He also provides assistance to approved providers and operators of seniors living fac...

Brendan is an experienced major projects lawyer working in the area of planning, environment, mining and renewable energy. Brendan has acted for a range of resource clients, advising them on matters ranging from approvals for greenfield projects, climate change litigation, mining lease processes, native title and water licensing. Brendan’s practice covers energy and resources projects in both New South Wales and Queensland where he is currently acting in groundbreaking climate change li...

Alicia was admitted to practice in 2012 and called to the Bar in 2017. Alicia appears in a range of matters, with a particular focus on complex commercial litigation, class actions, banking, insurance and financial services law. Before being called to the Bar, Alicia was Associate to the Hon. Justice Bell of the High Court of Australia. Later, she was an Associate at Allens in the Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution Group (which included a secondment to ANZ Wealth) and the Banking ...

Madeleine is a versatile junior counsel with a broad practice in commercial and public law. She regularly appears in the Supreme Court of New South Wales and Federal Court of Australia. Recent matters in which Madeleine has been briefed include: Class actions : Acting for CFSIL and CBA in three separate superannuation class actions, and for Uber in a class action commenced by taxi industry participants. Regulatory : Acting for financial services providers (including NAB, NULIS, CFSIL and Macq...

Stewart Levitt is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Civil Rights Law. Stewart practices law in Surry Hills, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Stewart Levitt 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 Stewart Levitt is held by other lawyers.

Seun Idowu is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Health and Aged Care Law and Medical Negligence. Seun practices law in Sydney, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Seun Idowu 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 Seun Idowu is held by other lawyers.

Recognised as an Accredited Specialist in Immigration Law by the Law Society of New South Wales, Lillian has been practising law since 1997. Lillian is admitted as a solicitor in the Supreme Court of New South Wales and the High Court of Australia. Lillian’s experience in the field of immigration is extensive – from employer-sponsored work visas, entertainment and distinguished talent visas, partner and family migration, through to tribunal appeals, representations to the Australi...

Michelle Summerville is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Leasing Law and Real Property Law. Michelle practices law in Sydney, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Michelle Summerville 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 Michelle Summerville is held by other lawyers.

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.