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Michael is a banking and finance Partner with extensive experience in major asset restructuring and insolvency transactions, and associated dispute resolution. Michael lives and works in Melbourne and Adelaide and has experience practising throughout Australia. With a principal focus on high-end insolvency work, Michael has particular expertise in restructuring including formal administrations and Deeds of Company Michael acts for banks and other financial institutions and insolvency practiti...

Eu Ming acts for developers, institutional and private investors, and corporate clients on property transactions across commercial, industrial and mixed-use asset classes. His practice includes cross-border transactions and matters requiring foreign investment structuring and FIRB advice. Eu Ming advises on property acquisitions and disposals, development structuring, commercial leasing, due diligence and conveyancing. His practice includes advising on joint venture arrangements, FIRB require...

Joseph acts for institutional investors and private clients in commercial, industrial and retail property transactions. His clients include major listed property groups such as Dexus. Joseph advises on all areas of property law including acquisitions and disposals, commercial office, industrial and retail leasing, development projects and land subdivisions. He is well regarded for drafting and negotiating complex lease documentation and for handling high-value property transactions. Joseph le...

David is a litigation and commercial lawyer with more than 20 years of experience. Hispractice is focused on complex commercial and contractual disputes in various Australian jurisdictions as well as providing his clients with general commercial and business advice. He has wide-ranging experience across many industries, including real estate, energy & resources (including renewable energy), manufacturing and construction, and IT. His experience has been built on being fortunate enough to ...

Andrew provides advice on the application of a wide range of taxation. He has substantial knowledge of taxation and commercial practice and advises his clients on income tax, capital gains tax, tax audits and reviews, fringe benefits tax, business structuring and transactions, liquidations and reconstructions, superannuation, retirement planning, business succession, estate planning, and philanthropy. Andrew advises accounting and legal firms on their clients’ affairs. He also draws cli...

Paul has profound experience in the area of sports and employment law. He has been involved in the drafting, reviewing and advising on constitutions, policies and by-laws for incorporated associations and LLCs. This includes the drafting of a new constitution for Commonwealth Games Australia to facilitate their transfer from an incorporated association to a limited liability corporation after 37 years, as well as drafting the policies and by-laws to accompany that constitution. Paul has exten...

John Spender is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. John practices law in Melbourne, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized John Spender 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 John Spender is held by other lawyers.

Bruce Crosthwaite is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law and Personal Injury Litigation. Bruce practices law in Melbourne, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Bruce Crosthwaite since 2026. 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 Bruce Crosthwaite is held by other lawyers.

William Moore is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Trusts and Estates and Wealth Management / Succession Planning Practice. William practices law in Melbourne, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized William Moore 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 William Moore is held by other lawyers.

Peter is a highly experienced commercial and finance lawyer with over 25 years’ experience. Peter was a Partner at Herbert Geer from 1998 to 2014 and was Chair of Partners from 2012 to 2014. Peter practises in the areas of corporate advisory, finance, and mergers and acquisitions. Peter has a diverse client base that includes major public companies such as Village Roadshow Limited and Westpac Banking Corporation. Peter also acts for a number of high net worth individuals and family offi...