New Chambers
Containing ‘top-notch barristers for all types of commercial disputes’, New Chambers is well-versed in a wide array of disputes, with particular strength in insolvency, taxation and class actions matters. The set's members advise corporates, government bodies, regulators and corporations. In CSL Australia v Tasmanian Ports Corporation, Gregory Nell SC acted for the plaintiffs in a shipping matter concerning the collision of a vessel with two tug boats. Arthur Moses SC appeared before the High Court of Australia in which it dismissed an appeal concerning entitlement to compensation under the Native Title Act. Emma Beechey acted for the plaintiffs in Australian Securities and Investments Commission v Web3 Ventures, which examined whether cryptocurrency-related products constitute regulated financial products.
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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.
Gregory Nell SC
Arthur Moses SC
‘Arthur is one of the most skilled orators out there.’
Luke Livingston SC
‘Luke has excellent advocacy skills and is a very clear communicator across a range of audiences, from the bench to clients.'
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Ben Katekar SC
‘Ben is a specialist commercial equity counsel with expertise in restructuring and insolvency.’
Neil Young KC
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.
Courtney Ensor
'Courtney is diligent, hard working, meticulous and responsive.'
Caspar Conde
‘Caspar is fantastic – if solicitors could brief him in every matter, then they would. Not only is he excellent from a technical perspective, but he also exercises great judgement and is very pleasant to work with.’
Matt Karam
'Matt is adept at devising a sensible litigation strategy at an early stage, and revising it methodically as challenges arise.'
Greg O’Mahoney
His oral advocacy is first-class. His command of the facts, strategic acumen, grasp of legal principle, and ability to present complex concepts concisely and clearly are commendable.'
Emma Beechey
‘Emma has one of the most impressive intellects but remains connected with the real-world commercial impacts of the advice she provides.’
Keni Josifoski
'Keni is a hard-working, busy and widely sought-after junior with broad experience in commercial, corporate and tax disputes. He is skilled at both written and oral advocacy, is highly responsive and is a pleasure to work with.'
Chris Peadon
'Excellent on his feet. Has a good grasp of the issues and able to answer bench questions in an informative way.'
Karen Petch
'Karen is a rock star junior barrister with a well deserved and very strong reputation. She works incredibly hard and is a fantastic team member.'
Philip Santucci
'Philip has excellent knowledge in many areas of law which makes him very useful on complex matters.'