Nicholas "Nick" Ellery

Penny is a commercial disputes lawyer with more than 20 years’ experience managing high value and complex claims and disputes for a wide range of commercial and government clients.Penny has a particular focus on construction, resources and energy and oil and gas disputes. Penny has successfully advised both principals and contractors in relation to the management and resolution of major disputes including through structured negotiation, mediation, adjudication, contested superior court ...

Julius is a Partner in the National Property and Development team, based in Perth. He acts for property developers, resources and mining companies, waste and recycling operators, retailers, tourism operators and local governments across Western Australia on planning, environmental and local government matters. His practice spans planning and subdivision approvals, environmental permits, Works Approvals and Licences, land acquisition and compensation, heritage, contaminated sites and regulator...

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...

Brian Bolton is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Insurance Law. Brian practices law in Perth, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Brian Bolton since 2023. 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 Brian Bolton is held by other lawyers.

James Duffy is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Insurance Law. James practices law in Perth, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized James Duffy since 2022. 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 James Duffy is held by other lawyers.

Emma Leys is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Leasing Law and Real Property Law. Emma practices law in Perth, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Emma Leys since 2023. 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 Emma Leys is held by other lawyers.

Stephen acts for a broad range of commercial clients including ASX-listed entities, high net worth individuals, not-for-profit groups and professional services firms. He is based in Perth and advises clients in Western Australia and nationally, with experience in domestic and international matters. Stephen acts in complex corporate and commercial litigation in the superior courts, appearing as counsel for clients across a wide range of contentious matters. His practice spans major fraud inves...

Ryan Chorley is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Leasing Law and Real Property Law. Ryan practices law in Perth, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Ryan Chorley since 2021. 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 Ryan Chorley is held by other lawyers.

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...

Robyn Ferguson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate / Governance Practice, Corporate Law, Equity Capital Markets Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Robyn practices law in Perth, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Robyn Ferguson 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 Robyn Ferguson is held by ot...