Commercial disputes

Leading Silks
1
Damian Clothier KC
Level Twenty Seven Chambers
‘Damian is brilliant on his feet. He is sharp and decisive, and knows when he can push back on judges. At full sail, he is one of the best oral advocates in the country.'
1
Shane Doyle KC
Level Twenty Seven Chambers
‘I have found Nirvana and it is a King’s Counsel called Doyle. He is so far ahead of any peers in the Commonwealth, not only as an advocate but as a great strategic thinker and producer of exceptional written advices, that he deserves a status and recognition above that of other Kings’ Counsel.’  
1
Jeremy Giles SC
7 Wentworth Selborne
‘Jeremy has particular strength in corporate, insolvency and commercial disputes, with unique insights having acted for and against regulators. He is a calm and considered advocate and is highly regarded.'
1
Dominique Hogan-Doran SC
5 Wentworth Chambers
‘Dominique has established an exceptional practice with extensive legal advice and advocacy experience in Australia, particularly in superannuation law.’  
1
Michael Hodge KC
Level Twenty Seven Chambers
  ‘Michael is one of the most skilled cross-examiners in Australia. He is very hardworking and engaging and is respectful to everyone he works with.’ 
1
Arthur Moses SC
New Chambers
‘His strengths are his fierce intellect, tenacity and persuasive advocacy style.’ 
1
Shane Prince SC
State Chambers
‘Shane’s real strengths are as an out and out administrative lawyer having done a lot of appellate work in the area of refugees and policy. He is also a very persuasive advocate and is particular strong on cross-examination of witnesses.’ 
1
Greg Sirtes SC
12 Wentworth Selborne Chambers
'Greg is an excellent advocate, a critical and strategic thinker, and a very good communicator.'
1
Gregory Nell SC
New Chambers
‘Greg’s strengths is his technical and analytical skills in complex matters, particularly on the application of international law.’  
2
Christian Bova SC
Eleven Wentworth Barristers
‘Christian is a hard-working, tenacious barrister who immerses in and masters the detail.’
2
Justin Hogan-Doran SC
7 Wentworth Selborne
‘Justin is a very experienced barrister who is highly intellectual and good on his feet. Justin is known for his expertise in international arbitration and foreign law.’
2
Michael Izzo SC
Eleven Wentworth Barristers
‘Michael is technically excellent, is able to get across detailed information quickly, identifies the strengths and weaknesses of the position and has a clear sense of how certain arguments will likely play out in court, as well as what is needed to satisfy the court.’
2
Nick Kidd SC
7 Wentworth Selborne
‘Nick is a very effective advocate, he puts the case in a clear and compelling way and is always ready to deal with the difficult questions that come his way.’
2
Luke Livingston SC
New Chambers
‘Luke is very thorough and well prepared.  He has a calm and persuasive advocacy style in which he preemptively addresses matters that he anticipates the court will raise.  He is not flustered by unforeseen developments during trial.'  
2
Sera Mirzabegian SC
Omnia Chambers
‘Sera is a very capable, commercially astute barrister. Her advocacy is very good, she projects confidence and is always prepared.’
2
Jason Lazarus SC
7 Wentworth Selborne
‘Exceptionally intelligent, with a measured delivery style.'
2
Andrè Zahra SC
Ninth Floor Selborne Chambers
'Andre is clever and has a great appreciation of the law, yet is practical and seeks commercial outcomes for clients. The judges trust him, and his advocacy is nuanced and subtle both at trial and on appeal.'
3
Gregory Burton SC
5 Wentworth Chambers
‘Gregory is extremely astute and level-headed.’
3
Ben Katekar SC
New Chambers
'Ben is very considered and highly regarded counsel. He is inclusive and willing shares knowledge and strategic planning.' 
3
Kate Morgan SC
Omnia Chambers
‘Kate is excellent at providing pragmatic commercial advice that reflects her understanding of the client’s risk appetite.’
3
Andrew Harding SC
12 Wentworth Selborne Chambers
‘Andrew is able to articulate legal issues and iswell prepared before trials.’  
2023 Silks
Henry El-Hague SC
12 Wentworth Selborne Chambers
‘Henry is organised, thorough and commercial in his advice. He is also able to explain his advice to non-lawyers clearly, providing them with a clear pathway of next steps.’
2024 Silks
Simon Fitzpatrick SC
7 Wentworth Selborne
‘Simon is an excellent barrister. He is academically rigorous, commercially pragmatic, prompt in the turn around of work, and collaborative in his approach.’
Zelie Heger SC
Eleven Wentworth Barristers
‘Zelie is an insightful and considered barrister whose advocacy and advising is persuasive and considered.’
Elisa Holmes SC
Eleven Wentworth Barristers
‘Elisa is an outstanding advocate and is always one step ahead of her opponent.’
Amy Munro SC
Omnia Chambers
‘Amy is a first class practitioner. She is driven, an outstanding communicator and willing to throw herself into a challenge. An excellent team player who reads people well and brings out the best in those around her.’

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