Thomson Geer is well regarded for advising on both transactional and contentious intellectual property matters, acting for clients in the private and public sectors. Kerry Awerbuch handles trade mark, copyright, patent, design, confidential information, domain name and consumer law issues, while Andrew Chalet focuses on IP commercialisation. Tony Conaghan is recognised for his expertise in commercial agreements and disputes, and Katrina Chambers advises across licensing, structuring, R&D collaborations, joint ventures, audits and due diligence. The team was joined by IP, technology and cybersecurity specialist Hayden Delaney from HopgoodGanim in February 2025.
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Testimonials
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- ‘From our experience with another firm for our global trade mark portfolio and IP management, Thomson Geer were excellent in comparison. Their communication and relentless pursuit to find solutions stand out the most.’
- ‘The standout partner for me is Katrina Chambers - she is heads and tails above the rest of the competitors in this field and in the fields of commercial and contract law. I value her honesty, transparency and pragmatic advice. She always goes above and beyond no matter how big or small the legal matter is.’
Key clients
- Queensland University of Technology
- James Cook University
Work highlights
Assisting with the establishment of a Queensland State Government-funded Battery Industry Concierge Service.
Other key lawyers
Kerry Awerbuch; Andrew Chalet; Tony Conaghan; Katrina Chambers; Hayden Delaney; Jade Andrews