Natalie Byrne

Ann’s Vision Ann Janssen founded the firm in 2009 based on her vision to deliver first-class estate planning and administration services to clients at an accessible cost. Her reasoning was that if a law firm only focussed on this area of law, it would quickly become expert and efficient at it. This has proven to be true, and now Estate First Lawyers has become one of the largest estate planning teams of its type operating Australia wide. The firm consistently receives very high feedback...

Philip Vickery is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Corporate Law, Franchise Law, Health and Aged Care Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Philip practices law in Brisbane, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Philip Vickery 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 Philip Vicker...

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Anthony Pitt is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation and Real Property Law. Anthony practices law in Brisbane, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Anthony Pitt 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 Anthony Pitt is held by other lawyers.

Greg Cahill is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. Greg practices law in Brisbane, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Greg Cahill since 2012. 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 Greg Cahill is held by other lawyers.

My practice is focussed on intellectual property law, competition and consumer law, health and life sciences, major procurement and regulatory and compliance advice. I work closely with senior management and in-house legal teams in a diverse range of private, public and overseas corporations, leading universities and their technology transfer offices and life sciences companies.

Stephen practises in construction and infrastructure matters, specialising in construction litigation, arbitration, expert determination and BCIPA claims. Stephen has significant major international and local project experience across the commercial construction, mining and road infrastructure sectors. He specialises in dispute avoidance and resolution with extensive experience in mediation, arbitration, expert determination, litigation and claims under the security for payment legislation na...

Khilen practices in corporate law, specialising in public and private mergers and acquisitions, equity capital raisings and corporate governance matters. He regularly advises clients on Corporations Act and ASX Listing Rules requirements, joint venture arrangements and shareholder disputes, initial public offers, corporate restructuring and refinancing and head office and governance issues. Khilen plays a pivotal role in complex corporate and commercial transactions. He provides advice on tra...

Linda Tapiolas is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. Linda practices law in Brisbane, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Linda Tapiolas since 2018. 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 Linda Tapiolas is held by other lawyers.

Michael has 20 years’ experience in construction law and litigation obtained at firms in Australia, London, and in-house at some of Australia’s leading contractors. Michael’s advice is clear, pragmatic and considered. His comprehensive understanding of how major contractors operate, based on his own experience, gives him an appreciation of how legal and commercial risks fit within the bigger picture. He has also been involved in many high profile and complex construction dis...