Peter A. Smith

Madeline acts for aged care providers, retirement living operators and disability service providers, with a particular focus on regulatory compliance, administrative law and dispute resolution. Madeline provides practical advice to aged care providers on how to manage complex regulatory issues and respond to administrative decisions. She also frequently advises providers about managing critical incident investigations and acts for providers in coronial investigations and inquests. In the reti...

Bridget Wall is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law, Legal Malpractice Litigation and Professional Malpractice Litigation. Bridget, who practices law in Brisbane, Australia, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Bridget is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Charles Sweeney is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Law, Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Charles, who practices law in Brisbane, Australia, has been recognized since 2013. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Charles is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Brett Solomon is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Alternative Dispute Resolution, Insurance Law, Personal Injury Litigation, Product Liability Litigation and Professional Malpractice Litigation. Brett, who practices law in Brisbane, Australia, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Brett is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Areas of Expertise Mark is a Partner in Holman Webb's Insurance practice group in Brisbane and has over 15 years’ experience in insurance litigation. He has extensive experience in personal injury, property damage claims and public and product liability claims in both Queensland and New South Wales. Mark’s past experience includes working as a national claims manager with responsibility for a claims portfolio of over 800 claims, giving Mark a unique understanding of the requiremen...

Matt is one of the founders and Managing Partner of Accident Legal, a leading Queensland compensation law firm that continues to grow with offices in Brisbane, the Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, and Logan. He has over 30 years of experience specialising in insurance litigation and personal injury law, with particular expertise in workers compensation law, medical negligence, motor vehicle accident compensation, and product & public liability claims. Matt's extensive experience spanning more ...

Philip has over 30 years' experience practicing in business, commercial, and corporate law. Philip's range of industry experience includes agribusiness (private sector and public sector), mining services, large commercial and residential property development projects, acquisitions and sales, manufacturing, food service, medical practices, wills, and estates. Philip's areas of expertise are: Corporate acquisitions - company and business acquisitions, mergers, buy outs, and joint ventures. Corp...

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...

Chris Wright is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate / Governance Practice. Chris, who practices law in Brisbane, Australia, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Chris is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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