Verity Smith

Andrew acts for employers across construction, infrastructure, energy, mining, agribusiness, veterinary, water, retail, aged care, real estate, utilities, road and rail, professional services, the Arts and for not-for-profit organisations. He is based in Brisbane and advises clients across Queensland and nationally. He advises on the full range of employment and industrial relations matters, including workforce restructuring, award coverage, compliance and redress, whistleblower reports, redu...

Khory is a highly experienced litigator, negotiator and strategist with over 30 year’s experience. He provides wide-ranging issues management and conflict advice to corporate and government decision makers at the highest levels. Khory has advised clients across a multitude of industries including energy, resources, finance, building and construction, government, health and education. He advises clients on commercial and industrial disputes and disruptions, strategic risk and issue manag...

Terry McCormick is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law, Medical Negligence, Motor Vehicle Law, Personal Injury Litigation, Product Liability Litigation and Professional Malpractice Litigation. Terry practices law in Brisbane, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Terry McCormick 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 professio...

Michael Donnelly is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Leasing Law. Michael practices law in Brisbane, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Michael Donnelly 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 Michael Donnelly is held by other lawyers.

Linda Tapiolas is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. Linda practices law in Brisbane, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Linda Tapiolas since 2018. 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 Linda Tapiolas is held by other lawyers.

Ann O'Connell is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Ann practices law in Brisbane, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Ann O'Connell 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 Ann O'Connell is held by other lawyers.

With nearly two decades experience in employment and industrial law, Louise is a trusted advisor to Australian employers, especially when navigating complex workplace challenges. She delivers clear, strategic and commercially focused advice across all stages of the employment life cycle. Louise is deeply experienced in matters arising under the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) – from enterprise bargaining and industrial action, to transfer of business, redundancy, interpretation of industrial i...

Damian Roe is a lawyer at HopgoodGanim in Brisbane, where he advises clients across the energy and resources sector. His work focuses on Energy Law, Mining Law, Native Title Law, Natural Resources Law and Oil and Gas Law. He is known for helping clients navigate complex regulatory and commercial environments that shape major projects throughout Australia. Damian works with resource companies, developers and stakeholders on matters spanning project development, approvals and ongoing operations...

Robyn Lamb is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Land Use and Zoning Law and Planning and Environmental Law. Robyn practices law in Brisbane, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Robyn Lamb since 2022. 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 Robyn Lamb is held by other lawyers.

Malcolm is a corporate and commercial lawyer with over 20 years experience in mergers and acquisitions, capital raising and commercial contracts. He has a particular specialisation in technology and intellectual property and has extensive cross-border experience. Malcolm has experience in a range of industries including manufacturing, FMCG, information technology, food and agribusiness and life sciences. Malcolm has been ranked by Chambers Global, Chambers Asia Pacific, Asia Pacific Legal 500...