Richard Hamer

Andrew Chalet specialises in technology transactions, commercialisation of intellectual property research and development, trademark registration and enforcement, privacy and information technology. Andrew is a member of the Intellectual Property Society for Australia and New Zealand, BioMelbourne Network and International Trademark Association . Andrew Chalet’s recent experience includes: Acting for InterGrain , a wheat, barley and oat breeder, in relation to multiple strategic allianc...

Nick Brown is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Nick, who practices law in Melbourne, Australia, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Nick is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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

David Dickens is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Law, Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Real Property Law. David, who practices law in Melbourne, Australia, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which David is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Victor is a Sladen Legal principal and heads the property and development team. Victor works closely with Sladen Legal’s many property and investment clients. When assisting clients on technical and complex negotiations with other parties, Victor brings a problem solving and outcome-driven approach to the table. His dedication to providing a highly personalised level of service and to achieving strong commercial outcomes, has seen him establish trusted and long lasting commercial relati...

Mark’s practice encompasses both litigious and non-litigious applications of employment and industrial relations law. Mark is skilled in dealing with matters involving: industrial disputes and their implications; drafting and advising on enterprise agreements; award interpretation and ramifications; providing advice and acting in litigious matters regarding terminations, employee discipline, unfair dismissals, adverse action claims, common law disputes, equal opportunity, discrimination...

Phil Colman – Principal, Dispute Resolution & Litigation With over 40 years’ experience as a commercial litigation lawyer, Phil Colman is a Principal at MST Lawyers, where he leads the Dispute Resolution and Litigation team and serves on the firm’s Executive Committee. An Accredited Specialist in Commercial Litigation since 1993 and a Nationally Accredited Mediator, Phil is widely recognised for his strategic, practical advice and his ability to guide clients through com...

Bonnie Phillips is an Accredited Family Law Specialist with the Law Institute of Victoria and has been recognised in Best Lawyers and as a Preeminent Family & Divorce Lawyer in Regional Victoria in the 2025 Doyle’s Guide. Bonnie is a Director and Principal of Coulter Legal and acts for clients in all aspects of Family Law, ranging from divorce and intricate parenting matters, through to complex and multifaceted financial matters, including multi-party international disputes. Bonnie ...

Jason Walker is a Partner at Forte Family Lawyers and is an accreditation specialist in Family Law (2005). Jason has over 25years of experience helping clients through family and relationship breakdown. He has particular expertise in complex parenting matters and complex financial litigation, acting for high net worth individuals in matters involving trusts, companies and businesses. Jason’s practice includes international family law, often involving jurisdictional and forum disputes. H...

Peter has more than 25 years experience in insurance and risk management, practising primarily on behalf of insurers, self insurers, underwriting agencies and claims managers in Victoria, Queensland and the United Kingdom. He has advised in respect of all aspects of insurer portfolios including: Interpreting policies and updating policy wordings to meet drafting deficiencies and changed underwriting circumstances; Advising on the effect and reach of legislative provisions, including the Insur...