Philip Laity
About Philip Laity
Philip Laity is a lawyer based in Adelaide, AU and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in Australia™ since 2017. Philip Laity is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Adelaide, Australia
- Banking and Finance Law
- Commercial Law
- Construction / Infrastructure Law
- Corporate / Governance Practice
- Corporate Law
- Energy Law
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- Outsourcing Law
- Partnership
- Project Finance and Development Practice
- Real Property Law
- Water Law
Current Firm: Laity Morrow
Location: Adelaide, AU
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