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Karl acts for major employers including energy, oil and gas, mining, defence, construction, manufacturing, health, technology, disability and aged care organisations. Karl’s practice spans both contentious and advisory employment and WHS work, acting for boards, executives, general counsel and HR across private and government clients. He is the author of the Thomson Reuters National Work Health and Safety Practice subscription service. Karl advises on all aspects of employment law and W...

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...

With over fifteen years of experience specialising in commercial litigation and dispute resolution; Lauren’s clients rely on her to deliver commercial certainty in Transaction Disputes. Lauren is known for her practical, organised and no-nonsense approach to disputes resolution. Lauren has acted for individuals and private entities through to listed companies across multiple jurisdictions in all Superior Courts. Lauren’s recent experience includes: Advising a manufacturing client ...

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

John is a Special Counsel in the firm’s Insurance practice and is nationally recognised in the area of dust diseases litigation. John has over 15 years’ experience in insurance and civil litigation. John’s work involves complex legal, scientific and medical issues in the specialised field of toxic torts. He has extensive experience involving asbestos related claims, general insurance matters including property damage, negligence and motor vehicle insurance, public liability,...

Digby Luckhurst-Smith is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation. Digby practices law in Adelaide, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Digby Luckhurst-Smith since 2023. 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 Digby Luckhurst-Smith is held by other lawyers.

Symoane Mercurio is a Director within Cowell Clarke’s Dispute Resolution team which incorporates Insolvency and Turnaround. Symoane Mercurio adopts a commercial and pragmatic approach on all matters to ensure she provides clear, practical and strategic advice to enable her client’s to meet their legal and commercial objectives. Her expertise has been recognised by her inclusion in Best Lawyers in Australia since 2021 for Alternative Dispute Resolution and Litigation Law. Symoane b...

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...

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

Chris acts for vendors, purchasers, landlords, tenants, developers and renewable energy operators. Clients include Adelaide Airport, major commercial landlords, institutional occupiers and renewable energy companies active across South Australia and nationally. Chris advises across the property lifecycle, from site acquisition and due diligence through to leasing, development agreements, land divisions and divestment. He handles commercial, industrial and retail transactions of varying scale ...