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Janelle Metcalf is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Leasing Law and Real Property Law. Janelle, who practices law in Brisbane, Australia, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Janelle is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Damian is a Partner in our leading Resources and Energy practice. Damian has a particular interest in assisting clients in project development and regulatory approvals, focusing on tenement acquisition and maintenance, other regulatory approvals and infrastructure requirements. He also offers an extensive knowledge of native title and cultural heritage law, resources and environmental approval regulations and land access issues for ordinary land tenure. Damian is recognised as a Leading Nativ...

Christopher O'Connor is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. Christopher, who practices law in Brisbane, Australia, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Christopher is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Andrew is a Partner and the head of HopgoodGanim Lawyers’ Workplace and Employment practice. Andrew advises clients on all aspects of workplace law, equal opportunity and discrimination law, safety and privacy. From front-end bargaining and agreement composition to dispute management, Andrew has extensive experience advising across a broad range of sectors including resources and energy, manufacturing, health and hospitality. He is particularly skilled in providing strategic employment ...

Annie Smeaton is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labour and Employment Law. Annie, who practices law in Brisbane, Australia, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Annie is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Charles Sweeney is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Law, Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Charles, who practices law in Brisbane, Australia, has been recognized since 2013. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Charles is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Kirsten Van Der Wal is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Medical Negligence. Kirsten, who practices law in Brisbane, Australia, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kirsten is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Stacey has over 15 years’ post admission experience in the area of defendant insurance and personal injuries law. Her experience includes the defence of workers’ compensation, public and product liability matters with a particular focus on proactive claims management in the workers’ compensation area. She has extensive experience in representing clients at compulsory conferences, informal conferences and mediation. Stacey works closely with brokers, claims managers, underwri...

Damien has practised for over 40 years in the Family law and de facto relationship fields. Damien is an Accredited Family Law Specialist, a Mediator and an Arbitrator with extensive knowledge and expertise in all areas of family law. He has a particular interest in complex financial and property settlements and international family law matters. Damien is consistently recognised by his peers in published reviews as a leader in the field of family law. Damien was invited to become a Fellow of t...

Katrina is a Partner in our Corporate team. Her practice includes licensing and commercialisation of IP, assistance with IP ownership and structuring issues, research and development collaborations, alliances and joint venture arrangements, the sale and purchase of IP assets and companies, IP audits and due diligence, establishment of franchise systems, manufacturing, supply and distribution agreements, general contracts law and commercial and corporate law. Katrina also advises in relation t...