Here are some of the key players in the Australian legal industry specialising in dispute resolution. These highly skilled barristers carry an extensive knowledge and experience in their respective areas, covering a multitude of commercial, competition, insolvency, construction, and regulatory issues. Their advocacy skills and proficiency in handling a wide variety of cases showcases their aptitude to provide superior legal counsel on all matters relating to dispute resolution at the Bar.
Whether dealing with intricate international arbitration, acting as counsel or arbitrator, handling cases of professional negligence or breaches of director duties, or dealing with commercial class action litigation and liquidation of large corporates, their expertise is unquestionable. Their command over an array of commercial law matters along with their excellent reputation at the Sydney and Quayside Bars, further stresses their well-deserved place in the industry.
Without a doubt, these are Australia’s top-notch barristers who continue to command respect and hold noteworthy positions, handling the country’s most pivotal and high-risk commercial cases. Let’s now delve into individual professional highlights and firm details of these eminent barristers.
John Sheahan KC
Firm: Banco Chambers
John Sheahan KC, recognised for his excellent advocacy skills, handles high-risk commercial matters including restructuring and insolvency mandates. His versatility and ability to be equally impressive in court and boardroom makes him a standout choice when it comes to dispute resolution.
Noel Hutley SC
Firm: Fifth Floor St James’ Hall Chambers
Noel Hutley SC, a leader of the Sydney Bar, is acknowledged across an array of commercial law matters, with insolvency cases forming a significant portion of his practice.
Kanaga Dharmananda SC
Firm: Quayside Chambers
One of Australia’s most experienced practitioners in international arbitration, Kanaga Dharmananda SC, provides intricate understanding of both regional and global arbitral regulations offering his expertise both as counsel and arbitrator.
Peter Brereton SC
Firm: Banco Chambers
Peter Brereton SC boasts a highly versatile practice, covering a range of first-instance and appellate cases, and is known for his noted competition law capabilities.
Julie Taylor SC
Firm: Francis Burt Chambers
Julie Taylor SC offers considerable experience in class action litigation, in arbitrating disputes involving international businesses, and in the liquidation or receivership of large corporates.
Matthew Darke SC
Firm: Tenth Floor Wentworth Selborne Chambers
Known for handling financial services-related briefs, Matthew Darke SC also offers experience in competition and consumer law and intellectual property work.
Brahma Dharmananda SC
Firm: Quayside Chambers
Brahma Dharmananda SC maintains a broad-ranging national practice, majorly focusing on complex contractual and joint venture disputes, and matters from the construction, financial services, and resources sectors.
Richard McHugh SC
Firm: Banco Chambers
Richard McHugh SC hold an impressive reputation for his versatile practice incorporating notable experience in construction, insolvency, and regulatory divisions.
Robert G. Craig SC
Firm: Dever’s List
Robert Craig SC maintains a diverse practice, incorporating contractual and consumer law cases, high-profile securities class actions and tough regulatory disputes related to professional negligence or directors’ duties breaches, along with regular guidance on construction cases.
Christopher Caleo KC
Firm: Dever’s List
Christopher Caleo KC is appreciated in market for his extensive knowledge and advocacy skills. His wide-ranging practice covers commercial, competition, professional negligence matters, as well as administrative law issues.
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