Penelope "Penny" Wells

Annie Smeaton is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Labour and Employment Law. Annie practices law in Brisbane, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Annie Smeaton 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 Annie Smeaton is held by other lawyers.

Julie acts for a large range of residential aged care providers, home care providers, retirement village operators, disability services providers, not-for-profit organisations and faith-based entities. Her clients include a broad spectrum of providers from the largest providers in the country to stand alone operators, including publicly listed groups, private groups, not-for-profits and faith-based organisations. Julie has advised many not for profit and faith-based organisations over many ye...

Kim is a Special Counsel who practices in all areas of banking and finance law with a focus on corporate and business finance. Kim provides strategic and practical advice on a range of project documentation, including finance documents, charges and mortgages, and also advises parties receiving finance. Kim has experience undertaking due diligence for a variety of lenders who provide commercial loans. He also advises clients on the impact of the Personal Property Securities Act 2009 on their b...

Andrew is a Partner in HopgoodGanim Lawyers’ Workplace and Employment practice. Andrew advises clients on all aspects of workplace law, equal opportunity and discrimination law, safety and privacy. From front-end bargaining and agreement composition to dispute management, Andrew has extensive experience advising across a broad range of sectors including resources and energy, manufacturing, health and hospitality. He is particularly skilled in providing strategic employment law advisory ...

Leeann is a Special Counsel in our Family and Relationship Law practice. Leeann practices exclusively in family and relationship law and advises clients on both matrimonial and de facto property settlements. Her experience includes advising on alternative dispute resolution (including collaborative law), child-related matters, spousal maintenance and binding financial agreements.Most recently, Leeann was named in the 12th edition of Best Lawyers, Australia for Family Law. Leeann holds qualifi...

Don is one of the senior partners in HopgoodGanim Lawyers' property practice and leads our work across residential and mixed-use developments including community title projects and other commercial property transactions. Don’s experience includes acting for property developers, banks and managers such as Aria Property Group, Gurner, Sunland Group, St George Bank and Balmain Asset Management in acquiring development sites, establishing community title schemes and selling proposed lots. D...

Deano is the managing Director of Simonidis Steel lawyers. From the commencement of operations in 2001, Deano has expanded the firm to the Gold Coast and more recently to Brisbane’s Northside to cater for a growing clientele. Practicing Family Law for 26 years, Deano has been Accredited by the Queensland Law Society as a Family Law Specialist due to both his experience and credentials in the field. It is no surprise that the hard work of Deano and the firm collectively were recognised b...

Belinda Winter is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Labour and Employment Law and Occupation Health and Safety Law. Belinda is based in Gold Coast, Queensland and practices law and delivers workplace training Australia-wide. Best Lawyers has recognized Belinda Winter since 2013. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice areas. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Bel...

Nick is a criminal defence lawyer based in Brisbane and the Managing Principal of Fisher Dore. He is accredited in Criminal Law by the Queensland Law Society and has been involved in the Criminal Law Accreditation Committee from 2014 to 2022, including serving as Chair in 2020. His professional recognition has also included rankings in Doyle’s Guide for criminal defence lawyers in Australia and Queensland. Nick represents individuals in complex criminal defence matters that may involve ...

Paul Betros is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Paul practices law in Brisbane, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Paul Betros 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 Paul Betros is held by other lawyers.