Leading Silks
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Tom Cordiner KC
List G Barristers
'He is one of the leading patent barristers in Australia. He had the ability to distil complex issues down to very simple statements.'
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Richard Cobden SC
Nigel Bowen Chambers
‘Richard has extensive experience and deep knowledge of intellectual property law. He can be trusted to exercise the right judgement in the largest and most strategic matters.  He is also charming and inclusive when working with those who instruct him, which not only makes him a pleasure to work with, but also improves case management and strategy as a whole.’  
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Christian Dimitriadis SC
Nigel Bowen Chambers
‘Christian is a patent litigation expert having been involved in almost every single important patent case in Australia over the past two decades.  He provides considered, thoughtful advice that is mindful of the client's commercial objectives.  He has a calm, measured advocacy style that is effective in its restraint.  He is respectful of others and treats all team members equally.'   
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Michael Hall SC
Nigel Bowen Chambers
‘Outstanding knowledge of trade mark law. Extremely good advocacy skills - persuasive and succinct.'  
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Katrina Howard SC
Ninth Floor Selborne Chambers
‘Katrina is a very quick study in any technology with a particular focus on pharma and biopharma work.  She is a tremendous advocate on very tricky scientific cases and presents matters simply and clearly to the court.  She is also a fearless advocate.’
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Hamish Bevan SC
Nigel Bowen Chambers
‘Persuasive and nuanced advocate who has the respect of the judges.  Accessible, user-friendly and very hard working, Hamish has an encyclopedic knowledge of law and practice, and the ability to acquire and refine specialist knowledge.’
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Craig Smith SC
List G Barristers
  ‘Craig has a knowledge of trade mark principles and case law that is likely unrivalled in the profession. His advocacy is also excellent. He thinks clearly and this translates into clarity in conveying concepts that are otherwise quite nuanced and complex.‘
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