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Simon Jeans is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Immigration Law. Simon practices law in Sydney, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Simon Jeans since 2017. 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 Simon Jeans is held by other lawyers.

Adam acts for developers, contractors, state and local governments, universities, utilities, resources companies and manufacturers. His clients include ASX-listed property groups, major universities, government development corporations, multinational resources companies and international developers. He is based in Sydney and Adelaide and has worked on projects throughout Australia, Asia, North America and Europe. Adam advises on procurement and construction law, and on the negotiation, docume...

I advise on complex regulatory and transactional matters spanning planning and development, environment, contaminated land, pollution, water, heritage, waste and compulsory acquisition. I have acted in significant disputes in the NSW Land and Environment Court, NSW Court of Appeal, Federal Court of Australia, and specialist courts and tribunals across Australia. My experience is complemented by senior legal and governance roles within ASX 100 companies, advising boards and executive leadershi...

Chester’s practice focuses on international arbitration and other general commercial matters, and encompasses advisory work and appearances in court and before arbitral tribunals. He has particular expertise in disputes which raise issues of public and private international law, and he is presently engaged in a number of disputes arising under bilateral and multilateral investment treaties. He was previously an Assistant Legal Adviser at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, London, and ...

Luke acts for property developers, head contractors and specialist subcontractors across a range of project types, including commercial and industrial developments, large infrastructure projects, high-rise residential, and health and aged care facilities. He is based in Sydney and advises clients across New South Wales and nationally. Luke drafts and negotiates construction contracts across a range of standard form and bespoke frameworks, including Design and Construct, Managing Contractor an...

Joel Parsons is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Defamation and Media Law and Entertainment Law. Joel practices law in Sydney, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Joel Parsons 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 Joel Parsons is held by other lawyers.

Adrian’s practice is focused on and specialises in causes of action in the Land and Environment Court. Adrian also appears in the Supreme Court and other Courts and Tribunals in New South Wales, Tasmania and the ACT in Land Law causes of action, and also in the New South Wales Court of Appeal in Land Law appeals. A significant component of work undertaken in the Land and Environment Court is in the Administrative Law jurisdiction (Class 4 judicial review). Adrian is regularly briefed in...

Mark has extensive experience working with clients across a range of industries and backgrounds. Specifically Mark specialises in corporate insolvency matters, commercial litigation and corporations law disputes, intellectual property and copyright litigation, and financial services disputes including securities enforcement. He also has extensive experience working with banks and wealth funds, and advising on matters related to Royal Commissions and inquires. Mark acts on behalf of a number o...

Cameron is an experienced property and real estate lawyer with over 20 years of experience in the sector. He is a specialist in capital transactions, property development and titling projects. Cameron acts for large institutional investors, listed and unlisted property funds, superannuation funds, property developers and government agencies, focusing on the office, retail, industrial, energy transition and residential sectors.

Stephen is a partner in the firm's Workplace Relations and Safety group and is the firm's Sydney Managing Partner. He has significant experience in all aspects of workplace relations and safety, and provides a wide range of strategic advice and protects clients' interests in all applicable Courts and Tribunals. Stephen's experience includes: advising on all termination of employment issues and procedures, including in respect of senior executives on questions concerning options, bonus entitle...