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Zoe Dempster is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law and Personal Injury Litigation. Zoe practices law in Adelaide, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Zoe Dempster 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 Zoe Dempster is held by other lawyers.

As Managing Director of Kain Lawyers, Michael is responsible for shaping and advancing the firm’s strategic priorities. 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, alternative asset fund establishment and deployment as well as foreign investment and financial services ...

Natalie Abela is a director in Cowell Clarke’s Dispute Resolution team, and also leads our Estate Administration and Insurance teams. Natalie practices predominantly in commercial litigation, with specialist expertise across corporate and personal insolvency, business and contract dispute resolution, probate and estate dispute resolution and defamation law. Having had significant experience in complex litigious matters for both national and international clients, Natalie also has a focu...

Sarah is an experienced Transactions lawyer who is valued by clients for her attention to detail, commercial acumen and dedication to achieving the best commercial outcome for them. Sarah’s transactional experience includes: Advising Best Doors and Reliance Doors on their business sale to Swiss listed company Dormakaba; Advising sportsmed on the sale of their hospital to Burnside War Memorial Hospital; Leading the due diligence team in relation to Kelsian Group’s (ASX:KLS) $698m (...

George acts for private and public companies, high net worth individuals, government entities, managed funds, superannuation funds, insurers and not-for-profit organisations. George’s practice spans tax and corporate advisory for transactions and restructures, financial services, equity and incentive schemes, fund establishment and governance, and estate and succession planning. George advises on federal, state and international taxation, corporations law and regulatory matters across a...

Cameron acts for banks, secured and unsecured lenders, insolvency practitioners, creditors and corporate clients. His practice is centered on acting for and against financial institutions in banking-related litigation, securities enforcement and insolvency proceedings. He has practised across every State and Territory in Australia, in specialist tribunals and alternative dispute resolution processes. Cameron’s practice spans banking and finance litigation, insolvency proceedings and com...

Cassie Burfoot is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Labour and Employment Law and Occupational Health and Safety Law. Cassie practices law in Adelaide, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Cassie Burfoot 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 Cassie Burfoot is held by other lawyers.

Brian is an experienced Corporate and Transactions lawyer who has advised high profile clients on public and private M&A transactions, equity raisings, corporate restructures, debt financing, major projects and complex and strategically critical transactions. Brian’s strong legal skills are complemented by his pragmatic and commercial approach. He has honed his commercial acumen whilst on secondment as legal counsel to several ASX listed companies and the Scott Group of Companies. B...

James Forde is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Law. James practices law in Adelaide, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized James Forde since 2027. 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 James Forde is held by other lawyers.

Jessica Tabe is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Leasing Law and Real Property Law. Jessica practices law in Adelaide, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Jessica Tabe since 2027. 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 Jessica Tabe is held by other lawyers.