Michael Swift

Max Beckerling is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Max, who practices law in Perth, Australia, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Max 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.

Paul specialises in contract, property, infrastructure, maritime and commercial transaction law with particular emphasis on ports and harbours, maritime and sea trade ventures, shipping, port and waterfront asset sales and acquisitions, transport industry due diligence, port operational risk management, major port development and infrastructure projects, complex terminal management, operating and leasing transactions, contract drafting, negotiations and statutory interpretation. Paul also has...

Scott Gibson practises in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, equity capital markets, corporate, reconstructions and commercial law. He has a wide range of experience in all forms of mergers and acquisitions (both public and private) as well as initial public offerings, secondary raisings and general corporate and ASX Listing Rule matters. Scott also has significant private equity and joint venture experience. Scott advises on all forms of change of control transactions, general corporate ...

Kathy Melville is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law and Personal Injury Litigation. Kathy, who practices law in Perth, Australia, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kathy is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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.

Hector West is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Alternative Dispute Resolution and Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Hector, who practices law in Perth, Australia, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Hector is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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

Deborah Templeman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law, Legal Malpractice Litigation and Professional Malpractice Litigation. Deborah, 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 Deborah is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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