TMT and IP

Leading juniors

Leading juniors are those with significant experience of key cases, strong market recognition from both peers and clients, and are seen as future candidates for silk.

1

Catherine Bembrick

5 Wentworth Chambers

Catherine is well regarded for her technical legal expertise.'

1

Peter Creighton-Selvay

List G Barristers

1

Clare Cunliffe

List G Barristers

1

Marcus Fleming

List G Barristers

1

David Larish

5 Wentworth Chambers

David has a brilliant mind. He has a great memory, he is a logical thinker and has great attention to detail. He is also a very good advocate. He speaks very well, slowly and carefully.'

1

Shauna Ross

Nigel Bowen Chambers

Shauna is an outstanding IP barrister and one of the best in Australia. Shauna punches above her weight in every dispute. She always goes above and beyond for the client, and is passionate about achieving the best result possible.’

1

Gabriella Rubagotti

Nigel Bowen Chambers

1

Andrew Sykes

List G Barristers

1

Laura Thomas

Nigel Bowen Chambers

Laura's advocacy skills exceed those of many counsel who are senior to her.  Her ability to distil and analyse complex facts and subject matter is exceptional. She is one of the next generation of outstanding IP counsel at Nigel Bowen Chambers.'

1

Gilbert Tsang

Nigel Bowen Chambers

Extremely hard working and details oriented. Not afraid of rolling up the sleeves and assisting the solicitors with parts of work.'      

1

Edwina Whitby

Nigel Bowen Chambers

Very knowledgeable of both trade mark and patent law. Sought after junior barrister.'    

2

Jesmini Ambikapahty

Nigel Bowen Chambers

2

Lyndelle Barnett

Level 22 Chambers

2

Robert Boadle

Nigel Bowen Chambers

2

Robert Clark

5 Wentworth Chambers

Rob’s strengths are his excellent knowledge of the area, ability and willingness to become part of the team and involvement in all aspects of the preparation of a case.  He has strong advocacy skills.’

2

Lucy Davis

List G Barristers

2

Rebecca De Stoop

Nigel Bowen Chambers

Rebecca is very hard working and strategic and has a good manner with clients. She is well regarded by the best senior barristers in IP, which is a very good reflection on her ability and work ethic. Her many years as an IP solicitor prior to going to the Bar are clear in her drafting, which is strong.’ 

2

Joseph Elks

5 Wentworth Chambers

Joseph is an impressive junior counsel, who rolls his sleeves up and is not afraid to work hard, has an impressive intellect, and is easy to work with.'

2

Megan Evetts

Nigel Bowen Chambers

Megan is a very talented and diligent lawyer. She has excellent technical knowledge and outstanding judgment for the real issues in a case. She is unfailingly helpful and always makes a very valuable contribution to the team.'

2

Sam Hallahan

5 Wentworth Chambers

Sam is thorough and highly capable in technical subject matter. His written advocacy is very strong.’

2

Natalie Hickey

List G Barristers

2

David Larish

5 Wentworth Chambers

David is an exceptional junior barrister. He has a very thorough knowledge of the areas of law in which he practices, he is tactically astute (far beyond his years of call), extremely hardworking and easy to deal with.’

2

Melissa McGrath

Nigel Bowen Chambers

Melissa is highly strategic, commercial and collaborative.  She works seamlessly and is a pleasure to work with.’

2

Jessie McKenzie

Nigel Bowen Chambers

Jessie is easy to work with and makes herself available. Jessie has excellent written communication skills and good on her feet.’

2

Ben Mee

5 Wentworth Chambers

Ben is technically very strong. He is also a great team player who is always willing to assist and who contributes very effectively.’

2

Sandip Mukerjea

Dever's List Barristers

2

Amy Surkis

List G Barristers

2

Edward Thompson

5 Wentworth Chambers

Edward is exceptionally well prepared.  His written closing submissions are stellar. He is always around and responsive when you need him.’