Patricia Cahill SC

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 ...

Erica Dobson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law. Erica, 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 Erica is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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.

John-Paul Wilson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law and Personal Injury Litigation. John-Paul, 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 John-Paul is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Nicholas Creed is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Asset Finance Law, Banking and Finance Law, Debt Capital Markets Law, Distressed Investing and Debt Trading Practice, Investment Law, Project Finance and Development Practice and Structured Finance Law. Nicholas, who practices law in Perth, Australia, has been recognized since 2012. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Nicholas is held by other t...

Hedley Roost is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate / Governance Practice and Private Equity Law. Hedley, 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 Hedley is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

I have been a lawyer since 2001, having worked for five years for a small firm and then for just under ten years at a medium-size firm. I have acted in litigation in most jurisdictions, including trials/hearings in the Supreme Court, Court of Appeal, Federal Court, Federal Circuit Court, District Court, Magistrates Court, State Administrative Tribunal, Fair Work Commission, the Coroners Court and the Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission. My aim is to assist clients to understand...

Mark specialises in all areas of real estate and land development law. He has an in-depth knowledge of the land subdivision process, from the initial acquisition of greenfield sites and obtaining of development approvals, through to title creation and settlements. Mark also advises land and property developers and owners, government bodies and not-for-profit organisations in relation to the structuring of property projects and the drafting of necessary agreements. He advises clients on the ad...

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.

Michael Ng is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Equity Capital Markets Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Michael, 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 Michael is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.