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Jeff acts for Australian and international financial institutions operating in the Australian market, as well as offshore lenders and borrowers engaged in Australian transactions or the Australian aspects of cross-border arrangements. Jeff advises on all aspects of banking and finance transactions including due diligence on businesses, assets and structures, and preparation and negotiation of facility, security, intercreditor and step-in arrangements. His practice covers corporate lending, ag...

Brett Solomon is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Alternative Dispute Resolution, Insurance Law, Personal Injury Litigation, Product Liability Litigation and Professional Malpractice Litigation. Brett practices law in Brisbane, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Brett Solomon since 2020. 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 ...

Richard Cowen is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Litigation. Richard practices law in Brisbane, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Richard Cowen 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 Richard Cowen is held by other lawyers.

Richard Leahy is the Legal Practitioner Director of Cochrane Leahy Litigation. Richard was a partner in an award winning, national firm, practising in commercial and insurance litigation. Identifying a gap in the Queensland legal market, he has now created his own boutique commercial litigation firm, with an emphasis on expert but commercially pragmatic service for businesses and individuals.

Luke Mountford leads HopgoodGanim Lawyers as Managing Partner. His work focuses on Commercial Law, Corporate Law, Corporate and Governance Practice and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. He is known for helping clients navigate complex transactions and governance issues with clear, practical advice grounded in a strong understanding of their commercial objectives. Luke regularly acts for private companies, investors and boards on acquisitions and disposals, corporate restructures and day-to-day co...

Don is one of the senior partners in HopgoodGanim Lawyers' property practice and leads our work across residential and mixed-use developments including community title projects and other commercial property transactions. Don’s experience includes acting for property developers, banks and managers such as Aria Property Group, Gurner, Sunland Group, St George Bank and Balmain Asset Management in acquiring development sites, establishing community title schemes and selling proposed lots. D...

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

Kelli has extensive experience in insurance, product liability, public liability and workers’ compensation having acted for more than 30 years on behalf of insurers (both domestic and international), corporations, government bodies and instrumentalities. In the insurance area she has vast experience in acting on liability claims, particularly product liability, public liability and workers’ compensation. She has appeared before courts, regulatory bodies, inquiries and coronial inq...

Kristy Dorney is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Property Law. Kristy practices law in Brisbane, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Kristy Dorney since 2020. 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 Kristy Dorney is held by other lawyers.

Mark Lyons is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Funds Management, Leasing Law and Real Property Law. Mark practices law in Brisbane, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Mark Lyons 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 Mark Lyons is held by other lawyers.