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St John Frawley is a Melbourne-based lawyer with Thomsons who advises clients on complex matters involving construction and infrastructure disputes. His work focuses on helping businesses, contractors and project stakeholders address issues that arise during the life of major projects, from early disagreements through formal dispute resolution processes. By combining practical industry awareness with a clear approach to legal strategy, he assists clients in navigating challenges that can affe...

Tamsin Lawrence is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Labour and Employment Law. Tamsin practices law in Melbourne, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Tamsin Lawrence 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 Tamsin Lawrence is held by other lawyers.

David specialises in patent, design and copyright advice for electronics, computer software and communications products, with particular expertise in patents for Internet technology, telecommunications, financial systems, artificial intelligence and image processing technology. He has considerable experience in patent drafting, patent oppositions and patent infringement, due diligence and freedom to operate advice. David lectured for many years on patent and copyright law and integrated circu...

Ian Kennedy AM is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Ian practices law in Melbourne, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Ian Kennedy AM 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 Ian Kennedy AM is held by other lawyers.

Chantal Kirkwood is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Leasing Law. Chantal practices law in Richmond, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Chantal Kirkwood 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 Chantal Kirkwood is held by other lawyers.

Katherine Goldberg is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation and Personal Injury Litigation. Katherine practices law in Melbourne, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Katherine Goldberg 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 Katherine Goldberg is held by other lawyers.

David is a litigation and commercial lawyer with more than 20 years of experience. Hispractice is focused on complex commercial and contractual disputes in various Australian jurisdictions as well as providing his clients with general commercial and business advice. He has wide-ranging experience across many industries, including real estate, energy & resources (including renewable energy), manufacturing and construction, and IT. His experience has been built on being fortunate enough to ...

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...

Nicole Norris is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law, Personal Injury Litigation and Product Liability Litigation. Nicole practices law in Melbourne, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Nicole Norris since 2021. 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 Nicole Norris is held by other lawyers.

Bronwyn acts for national and international clients across commercial litigation and international arbitration. Her clients span the resources, energy, pharmaceuticals, technology, renewables, international trade, building and construction, and insurance sectors. Bronwyn advises on commercial litigation, international and domestic arbitration, conflicts of laws, enforcement of foreign judgments and arbitral awards, and investor-state disputes. She has appeared in most superior courts in Austr...