Commercial disputes

Leading Silks

KCs at the very top of their field, with a long-established record of market-defining cases, and widespread endorsement from clients and peers. All silks appointed in the last two rounds are listed further below.

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
Hamish Austin KC
List G Barristers
1
David Bloom KC
New Chambers
1
Justin L Bourke KC
List G Barristers
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
Jenny Firkin KC
List G Barristers
1
Wendy Harris KC
List A Barristers
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
Noel Hutley SC
Fifth Floor St James’ Hall Barristers
1
Stewart Maiden KC
List G Barristers
1
Arthur Moses SC
New Chambers
His strengths are his fierce intellect, tenacity and persuasive advocacy style.’ 
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.’  
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
Jeremy Slattery KC
List G Barristers
1
Bret Walker SC
Fifth Floor St James’ Hall Barristers
1
Peter Willis SC
List G Barristers
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
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
Jason Lazarus SC
7 Wentworth Selborne
Exceptionally intelligent, with a measured delivery style.'
2
Lachlan Armstrong KC
List A Barristers
2
Nicholas Beaumont SC
12 Wentworth Selborne Chambers
2
Christian Bova SC
Eleven Wentworth Barristers
Christian is a hard-working, tenacious barrister who immerses in and masters the detail.’
2
Patricia Cahill SC
Francis Burt Chambers
2
Christopher Caleo KC
Dever's List Barristers
2
Tim Castle SC
6 St James Hall Chambers
2
Elizabeth Collins SC
Sixth Floor Selborne Wentworth Chambers
2
Robert Craig KC
Alinea Chambers
2
Matthew Darke SC
Tenth Floor Wentworth Selborne Chambers
2
Nicholas De Young KC
List G Barristers
2
Brahma Dharmananda SC
Quayside Chambers
2
Kanaga Dharmananda SC
Quayside Chambers
2
Rachel Doyle SC
List G Barristers
2
William Edwards KC
List G Barristers
2
Tim Faulkner SC
12 Wentworth Selborne Chambers
2
Justin Gleeson SC
Banco Chambers
2
Greg Harris KC
Dever's List Barristers
2
Matthew Harvey KC
List G Barristers
2
Michael Henry SC
Alinea Chambers
2
James Hutton SC
Eleven Wentworth Barristers
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
Liam Kelly KC
Gerard Brennan Chambers
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
David Lloyd SC
12 Wentworth Selborne Chambers
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
Ian Neil SC
6 St James Hall Chambers
2
Charles Parkinson KC
List A Barristers
2
James Peters AM KC
Dever's List Barristers
2
Jonathon Redwood SC
Banco Chambers
2
Garry Rich SC
Fifth Floor St James’ Hall Barristers
2
Martin Scott KC
List G Barristers
2
John Sheahan KC
Banco Chambers
2
Jennifer Single SC
12 Wentworth Selborne Chambers
2
Philip Solomon KC
Dever's List Barristers
2
Brendan Sullivan SC
Tenth Floor Wentworth Selborne Chambers
2
Helen Symon KC
Young's List Barristers
2
Christopher Ward SC
6 St James Hall Chambers
2
Justin Williams KC
Eleven Wentworth Barristers
2
Stuart Wood AM KC
State Chambers
2
Michael Wyles KC
Foley's List Barristers
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.'
2
Chris Zelestis KC
Francis Burt Chambers
3
James Arnott SC
Sixth Floor Selborne Wentworth Chambers
3
Tony Bannon SC
Tenth Floor Wentworth Selborne Chambers
3
Tomo Boston KC
List G Barristers
3
Peter Braham SC
Eleven Wentworth Barristers
3
Chloe Burnett SC
Sixth Floor Selborne Wentworth Chambers
3
Peter Collinson KC
List A Barristers
3
John De Wijn AM KC
List A Barristers
3
Kristen Deards SC
Banco Chambers
3
Steven Finch SC
Tenth Floor Wentworth Selborne Chambers
3
Andrew Harding SC
12 Wentworth Selborne Chambers
ndrew is able to articulate legal issues and iswell prepared before trials.’  
3
Malcolm Harding SC
List G Barristers
3
Bruce Hodgkinson AM SC
State Chambers
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
Richard Lancaster SC
Fifth Floor St James’ Hall Barristers
3
David McLure SC
New Chambers
3
Terry Mehigan SC
12 Wentworth Selborne Chambers
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
Allan Myers AC KC
List A Barristers
3
Nicholas Owens SC
Fifth Floor St James’ Hall Barristers
3
Eugene Wheelahan KC
Dever's List Barristers
3
Christopher Withers SC
Banco Chambers
3
Neil Young KC
New Chambers

2023 Silks

KCs at the very top of their field, with a long-established record of market-defining cases, and widespread endorsement from clients and peers. All silks appointed in the last two rounds are listed further below.

1
Imtiaz Ahmed SC
Sixth Floor Selborne Wentworth Chambers
1
Jamie Darams SC
Greenway Chambers
1
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.’
1
Catherine Gleeson SC
New Chambers
1
Richard Harris SC
List G Barristers
1
Simon Meehan SC
State Chambers
1
Fiona Roughley SC
Banco Chambers

2024 Silks

KCs at the very top of their field, with a long-established record of market-defining cases, and widespread endorsement from clients and peers. All silks appointed in the last two rounds are listed further below.

1
Chester Brown SC
7 Wentworth Selborne
1
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.’
1
Zelie Heger SC
Eleven Wentworth Barristers
Zelie is an insightful and considered barrister whose advocacy and advising is persuasive and considered.’
1
Elisa Holmes SC
Eleven Wentworth Barristers
Elisa is an outstanding advocate and is always one step ahead of her opponent.’
1
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.’
1
Alan Shearer SC
Eleven Wentworth Barristers
Alan is one of the best barristers in the country.  His written work is exceptional.  He is extremely responsive and accessible. He is very hardworking. He is an excellent advocate – flexible and able to tailor his approach to the demands of the judge, but also strong in the face of headwinds.’