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Sevan Gore is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law, Equity Capital Markets Law and Mining Law. Sevan practices law in Perth, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Sevan Gore 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 Sevan Gore is held by other lawyers.

Michael acts for ASX-listed and private companies, international investors and financial advisers on corporate transactions. He has a broad industry practice with particular depth in the energy and resources sector. Michael advises on the full range of corporate transactions: schemes of arrangement, takeover bids, IPOs and secondary capital raisings, cross-border mergers, and general corporate and commercial law. His practice includes advising on ASX listing rules, ASIC regulatory requirement...

Joe acts for franchisors, property developers, commercial investors, high net worth individuals and family businesses. His clients include well-known national franchise networks, property developers operating across Western Australia, and private clients with complex multi-entity and multi-generational wealth structures. He is based in Perth. Joe speaks Italian fluently, giving him particular capability in advising Italian-speaking clients and in cross-cultural matters. Joe advises on all are...

Erica Dobson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Insurance Law. Erica practices law in Perth, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Erica Dobson 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 Erica Dobson is held by other lawyers.

Kathy Melville is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Insurance Law. Kathy practices law in Perth, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Kathy Melville since 2024. 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 Kathy Melville is held by other lawyers.

Nicholas acts for major Australian and international banks and financial institutions, as well as companies seeking finance. His clients include Chinese and other Asian financial institutions, and major resources and infrastructure sector participants. Nicholas advises across all aspects of banking and financial services: lending, enforcement and insolvency, including distressed debt sales and acquisitions. His practice covers resources and project finance, infrastructure finance, telecommuni...

Mark acts for land and property developers, institutional real estate owners, government bodies, not-for-profit organisations and private investors across Western Australia. His clients include major listed and private development companies, institutional investors and not-for-profit property owners. He is Managing Partner of the Perth office. Mark advises on land subdivision and development from initial greenfield acquisition and development approval through to title creation and settlement,...

Justine Siavelis is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law, Product Liability Litigation and Professional Malpractice Litigation. Justine practices law in Perth, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Justine Siavelis since 2019. 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 Justine Siavelis is held by other lawyers.

Penny is a commercial disputes lawyer with more than 20 years’ experience managing high value and complex claims and disputes for a wide range of commercial and government clients.Penny has a particular focus on construction, resources and energy and oil and gas disputes. Penny has successfully advised both principals and contractors in relation to the management and resolution of major disputes including through structured negotiation, mediation, adjudication, contested superior court ...

I have been a lawyer since 2001, having worked for five years for a small firm and then for just under ten years at a medium-size firm. I have acted in litigation in most jurisdictions, including trials/hearings in the Supreme Court, Court of Appeal, Federal Court, Federal Circuit Court, District Court, Magistrates Court, State Administrative Tribunal, Fair Work Commission, the Coroners Court and the Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission. My aim is to assist clients to understand...