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Greg received the Queensland Law Society Commercial Litigation Specialist Accreditation Highest Achiever Award in 2012. , id=9841000351}, {hs_object_id=11260452976, name=Robert Carey, Barrister, Alinea Chambers and Seven Wentworth Chambers, bio=Robert has a broad commercial practice and accepts briefs in all areas of commercial law. He has extensive experience in advising and appearing for insured and insurer clients, as well as a range of intermediaries, in relation to disputes concerning all classes of insurance including professional indemnity, financial lines, directors’ and officers’ liability, general liability, property and business interruption, and reinsurance. He also regularly appears and advises clients in relation to disputes involving all areas of equity, real property, corporations law, banking and insolvency, as well as general contractual disputes. Robert has been continually ranked in Doyle’s Guide “Best Barristers, Leading Professional Indemnity Junior Counsel – New South Wales” since 2021 and has been recognised by Legal 500 as a leading junior for commercial disputes since 2025. Robert has appeared, both on his own (including at the appellant level) and led by senior counsel, in numerous state and federal jurisdictions, including the High Court of Australia, the Federal Court of Australia, the Federal Circuit Court of Australia, the New South Wales Court of Appeal and the Supreme, District and Local Courts of New South Wales. Robert has also appeared in arbitrations conducted under the rules of various local and international arbitration organisations., id=11260452976}, {hs_object_id=12096730040, name=Matthew Jones KC, Barrister, Level Twenty Seven Chambers, bio=Matthew has over fifteen years’ experience as a barrister. He was listed as “Preeminent” junior counsel in Doyle’s Guide in the areas of Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution and Insolvency and as “Leading” in Arbitration and Construction and Infrastructure. In his first year after taking silk, Matthew was listed as “Leading” in Insolvency and Restructuring and “Recommended” in Litigation and Dispute Resolution. Matthew is also recognised in the fields of Alternative Dispute Resolution and Insolvency & Reorganization Law and Litigation by The Best Lawyers in Australia. Matthew’s practice focuses primarily on resources, building & construction, shareholder disputes, professional negligence and insolvency. He also has strong practices in insurance, intellectual property, banking & finance and property matters. His referring solicitors include top tier national and international firms, interstate firms, Crown agencies and numerous mid-tier and smaller firms. He holds a Certificate in Adjudication in relation to security for payment legislation, has post-graduate qualifications in arbitration and is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators., id=12096730040}, {hs_object_id=12097426698, name=Sydney Jacobs, Barrister, 13 Wentworth Chambers, bio=Sydney Jacobs is a barrister at 13 Wentworth Chambers and an accredited mediator, with additional credentials as a BarADR-accredited arbitrator and expert determiner. An LL.M graduate from Cambridge, Sydney’s commercial equity practice spans property, partnership, corporate law, building and construction, and strata disputes. He brings particular expertise in easement and covenant disputes, including matters involving both Torrens and Old System land. Sydney also has extensive experience in leasing disputes, off-the-plan contracts, rescission, termination, specific performance, relief against forfeiture, and the recovery of deposits. Sydney advises on restraint of trade matters, as well as disputes involving options, rights of first refusal, and notices to perform or complete. Beyond his practice, Sydney is the sole author of two leading publications—Commercial Damages and Injunctions: Law and Practice—and was a key contributor to Commercial & International Arbitration (Thomson Reuters). Outside of work, Sydney enjoys time with family, competing in tennis, snowboarding, and exploring the arts. , photo=195542166389, id=12097426698}, {hs_object_id=12172943900, name=Edward Martin, Partner, Gadens, bio=Edward Martin is a Partner in the Disputes and Investigations Group at Gadens. He specialises in major, complex commercial disputes both for and against corporates and contentious regulatory matters. Edward has extensive experience acting for clients ranging from multinationals and ASX listed companies, to not-for-profits as well as government entities. He also acts for directors and officers. He works across a variety sectors including financial services, private equity, healthcare, professional services, government and resources. Edward is known for his strategic and thoughtful result-focused approach to the issues facing his clients. In litigation, he is primarily engaged in proceedings before the Federal and Supreme Courts, typically involving contractual interpretation, claims for equitable remedies, professional negligence, allegations of misleading or deceptive conduct and administrative law issues. He also acts in arbitration proceedings. The effective use of alternate dispute resolution (ADR), particularly mediation, to achieve commercial objectives is an essential part of Edward’s approach to disputes. He has acted in numerous mediations ranging from small-scale two party mediations to large, high-value multiparty mediations., id=12172943900}, {hs_object_id=12172943911, name=Trevor Withane, Partner, Ironbridge Legal, bio=Trevor is a highly regarded lawyer you want on your side. He is the founder and principal of Ironbridge Legal and is a specialist commercial litigator and insolvency lawyer with deep experience in his areas of practice. Prior to founding Ironbridge Legal, Trevor was a partner of a successful Sydney based boutique law firm. Clients have described Trevor as extremely insightful, friendly, practical and pragmatic. Trevor founded Ironbridge Legal to provide in-depth specialist and conflict free advice in the disputes space – starting a law firm with true specialism in just two key areas: Commercial Litigation and Insolvency and Bankruptcy. Trevor started his legal career at global top three firm, Allen & Overy LLP, where he trained and spent several years advising a multitude of corporates and high-net-worth individuals in connection with complex disputes and regulatory matters often straddling more than one jurisdiction Before moving to Australia from the UK for family reasons, Trevor was a barrister in London, acting for corporates and high-net-worth individuals in complex commercial litigation and insolvency matters in the High Court. This experience, coupled with Trevor’s accountancy studies and his earlier practice as an accountant, gives him a rare depth and breadth of experience to apply to his clients’ matters., photo=195538618255, id=12172943911}, {hs_object_id=12186401292, name=Fiona McLay, Principal Lawyer, McLay Legal, bio=Fiona McLay is the Lead AI Client Adviser at Thomson Reuters, helping legal professionals use artificial intelligence with confidence. Drawing on 25 years’ experience as a commercial litigator, she works with law firms, in house legal teams, barristers and government to translate AI’s potential into practical and defensible outcomes. Fiona helps legal teams improve how work is performed, build trust in AI assisted workflows and realise measurable value from emerging technologies. Her experience spans national and specialist firms, innovative legal practices and in house teams, giving her a practical understanding of how legal work is performed and the factors that determine whether technology adoption succeeds. She is also the author of Tech Enabled Lawyer, a practical guide to using technology effectively in legal practice. , id=12186401292}, {hs_object_id=12270765977, name=Sarah Davies, Director, Sarah Davies Legal, bio=Sarah Davies is a director of Sarah Davies Legal Pty Ltd, and specializes in commercial litigation for clients involved in agribusiness, financial services, property development and building & construction matters. She is an accredited specialist in commercial litigation, having received the highest achievement award when she completed her accreditation in 2010. She has experience with disputes involving commercial contracts, property transactions, joint ventures, corporations, trusts and managed investment schemes, public offer documents and issues relating to the provision of financial services. Sarah also chairs the board of a mutual banking institution., id=12270765977}, {hs_object_id=12603472933, name=Nola Pearce, Barrister, Chambers 33, bio=Nola Pearce is a barrister at the private Bar, with a strong civil practice focussed on: professional negligence and regulation; high level insurance advice, including dual and successive insurer situations, policy review, outcomes from Royal Commissions; and commercial and contract disputes. She was called to the private Bar in 2018, after many years as an insurance and commercial litigation solicitor at mid- and top-tier firms. Nola’s particular strengths are her decisive advice and persuasive advocacy, combined with a practical, strategic and sensitive approach to civil disputes. She has been recognised in each edition of the Best Lawyers in Australia since 2021 for Professional Malpractice Litigation. She previously has been named a Woman Lawyer of the Year Award Finalist by the Women Lawyer’s Association of Queensland. She is a member of the Bar Association’s Access to Justice Committee, a past Chair of the QLS Ethics Committee, and a contributing editor to the Law Society’s first edition commentary to the Australian Solicitors’ Conduct Rules. Nola loves animals, solo camping, antique treasures, and reading great novels., photo=195542166802, id=12603472933}, {hs_object_id=19236060443, name=Ben Dibden, Partner, Bridges Lawyers, bio=Ben is a Partner at Bridges Lawyers, practicing in their Dispute Resolution and Insolvency group. Recognised in the 2024 Doyle’s Guide of leading New South Wales Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution Lawyers, Ben acts for a variety of clients involved in commercial transactions and as well as acting in addressing any disputes or litigation that can arise from commercial transactions. His clients include insolvency practitioners, directors and corporations of all sizes., id=19236060443}, {hs_object_id=25539460206, name=Rebecca Dawes, Senior Associate, , bio=Rebecca is an experienced general commercial litigator specialising in complex disputes and regulatory investigations. She has particular experience in advising corporate clients in relation to contentious regulatory investigations and inquiries, including matters involving Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) and the Independent Commission against Corruption (ICAC). Rebecca is also experienced in general commercial disputes involving complex issues of contractual interpretation, allegations of misleading or deceptive conduct, disputes between shareholders and disputes in highly regulated industries including healthcare, franchising and financial services., id=25539460206}]}