Noted for being ‘an excellent floor’ with ‘top class barristers,’ 7 Wentworth Selborne‘s members are actively engaged in disputes including contractual disputes, as well as company, trust and insolvency matters. Jeremy Giles SC is experienced in commercial litigation and civil penalty proceedings, having appeared for ASIC in ASIC v Nuix Limited which dealt with a Federal Court civil penalty proceeding against Niux Limited for several breaches of s 674 (continuous disclosure) and s 1041H (misleading or deceptive conduct). Justin Hogan-Doran SC specialises in cross-border litigation, and has advised in maritime law matters and disputes concerning ports and infrastructure, while Nick Kidd SC appears regularly in the NSW Supreme Court and the Federal Court of Australia. Jason Lazarus SC and Simon Fitzpatrick are further key names from the set.
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- 'Excellent floor - top class barristers who are hard working and easy to work with.'
- 'The Chambers are a solid commercial set.'
- 'Seven Wentworth Selbourne Chambers has traditionally been one of the strongest sets of counsel at the Sydney bar.'
- 'Clerks are always helpful and accommodating.'
- 'Very welcoming and accommodating.'
Lawyers
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.
Justin Hogan-Doran SC
Nick Kidd SC
Jason Lazarus SC
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.
Chester Brown SC
Simon Fitzpatrick SC
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.