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He understands scientific method and is comfortable with science and scientists. Philippe is proficient with Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, and mathematics. He usually appears before the Supreme Court of New South Wales and the New South Wales Court of Appeal. Philippe has appeared several times in the High Court of Australia seeking special leave, many times before the Federal Court of Australia at first instance and on appeal, and numerous times before inferior courts and tribunals., id=12183692604}, {hs_object_id=12232373912, name=Professor Stephen Owen-Conway KC, Sir Lawrence Jackson Chambers, bio=Stephen Owen-Conway KC appears in Federal Court and State Courts throughout Australia, practising in the field of commercial and administrative law. Stephen was admitted as a member of the Honourable Society of the Inner Temple in early 1971, having been awarded an entrance scholarship. He was subsequently awarded two further scholarships by the Inner Temple. 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Prior to coming to the Bar, Amir practised as a Senior Associate at Corrs Chambers Westgarth, where he worked on disputes across the Supreme Court of New South Wales, the Supreme Court of Western Australia, the Federal Court of Australia and private arbitral tribunals. Amir was also the Associate to the Hon Kathleen Farrell of the Federal Court of Australia. Amir holds a Juris Doctor (with Distinction, Order of Merit), Bachelor of Science (Physics) and a Bachelor of Commerce (Finance) from the University of New South Wales., id=20870985334}]}

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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, bankruptcy and insolvency, as well as general contractual disputes and building and construction matters. Robert’s clients have included Underwriters at Lloyd’s and various other London based insurers, QBE, XL Catlin, Allianz, Zurich, Chubb, Marsh, InterRisk Australia, Leighton Holdings and ALDI Foods. 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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., 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., id=12172943911}, {hs_object_id=12186401292, name=Fiona McLay, Principal Lawyer, McLay Legal, bio=Fiona has spent the past 25 years as a dispute resolution lawyer working across the legal industry in top tier, mid-tier, small firm, a NewLaw firm and in-house. She has an insider’s view as to how firms across the industry are actually using (or not using) tech. Long hours, inefficient processes and constant pressure to do more with less drove her to find ways to use tech to work more efficiently. With no budget, no IT support and (possibly because of) no innovation committee, she discovered how powerful a tech-enabled lawyer could be in litigation up against a much better resourced opponent. And with a significantly reduced risk of paper cuts. 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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., id=12603472933}, {hs_object_id=20054682776, name=Colin Brown, Special Counsel, Bridge Lawyers, bio=Colin specialises in the areas of insolvency and reconstruction and commercial litigation. A member of the Australian Restructuring Insolvency and Turnaround Association (ARITA), Colin acts for secured and unsecured creditors, commercial entities, administrators, liquidators, bankruptcy trustees and other insolvency practitioners across a range of industry sectors, as well as advising individuals, boards and company directors on all aspects of insolvency law. 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