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

Fay has acted for employers for the last 20 years across a range of industries including professional services, manufacturing, sport, health, aged care, community services and local councils focused always on the purpose and imperatives of the organisations she is servicing. As a specialist on all matters touching the workplace, Fay provides practical advice and guidance on proactive compliance, change management and restructuring, discrimination, bullying, harassment, misconduct investigatio...

Simon has practised as a barrister in Sydney since 2010 and was appointed Senior Counsel in 2024. He had previously worked in New York, taught at the University of Sydney Law School, and been an associate at the High Court of Australia. Simon’s practice includes commercial and corporate law, equity, insurance, professional indemnity, public law and trade practices. He has appeared in representative proceedings (for applicants and respondents), commissions of inquiry (as counsel assistin...

Julian Peake is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Professional Malpractice Litigation. Julian, who practices law in Sydney, Australia, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Julian is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Seun Idowu is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Health and Aged Care Law and Medical Negligence. Seun, who practices law in Sydney, Australia, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Seun is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Stephen Connell is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law, Personal Injury Litigation, Product Liability Litigation and Professional Malpractice Litigation. Stephen, who practices law in Sydney, Australia, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Stephen is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Tim Ainsworth is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law and Personal Injury Litigation. Tim, who practices law in Sydney, Australia, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Tim is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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

Ian is a corporate, commercial, media and regulatory lawyer who advises a wide range of Australian and overseas clients with particular emphasis on the media, advertising, automotive and renewable energy industries, as well as government departments and agencies. His recent experience includes: public policy, public sector governance, and regulatory issues including as the Chair and Deputy Chair of State and Commonwealth statutory agencies advising global car manufacturers on Australian regul...

As Managing Director of Kain Lawyers, Michael is responsible for shaping and advancing the firm’s strategic priorities. Prior to his role as Managing Director, Michael held roles as Head of Growth and Head of Corporate. Michael is an experienced corporate lawyer who has advised some of Australia’s largest corporations and investment funds on their most complex and strategically critical transactions. His practice includes advising on mergers and acquisitions, capital raises, alter...