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What the Team is Known For

5 Wentworth Chambers houses more than 40 barristers with expertise ranging across the full commercial and public law spectrum and experience extending to the highest level in both Commonwealth courts and, on a pan-Australian basis, individual state courts. Within this varied offering, the set fields particularly noteworthy expertise in the intellectual property and employment spheres, with one interviewee observing: "5 Wentworth Chambers is in my view the leading chambers for IP barristers in Sydney". Another source states: "They are also recognised for their collaborative approach, which really lifts the quality of their work". Senior clerk Sarah Tiffen is the recommended contact.

Strengths

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The clerks are consistently responsive. They are always quick to assist with inquiries and logistics, which makes working with the set seamless.

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Sarah Tiffen is simply the best in the business.

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The clerks are very good and responsive.

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Notable Practitioners

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Ben Mee
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Ben Mee
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Band 1
Ben Mee focuses closely on patent-related issues arising in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical and IT sectors, a specialism backed by his personal qualifications in the biochemistry sphere.

Ben is a real star in his level of client service and his knowledge of patent litigation.

Ben is incredibly technically adept and articulate.

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David Larish
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David Larish
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Band 1

David Larish's IP practice is principally focused on patent and trade mark issues and embraces particularly noteworthy experience of involvement in major cases arising in the pharmaceutical sector.

David is an excellent junior barrister and is really growing in his craft. He is a pleasure to work with, well respected, smart and efficient.

David is an exceptional junior counsel. He is approachable, easy to work with and a tenacious advocate.

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Andrew Fox
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Andrew Fox
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Band 2
Andrew Fox SC is a highly respected barrister operating in the IP sphere, winning particular praise for the strength of his patent and trade mark expertise.

Andrew is client-focused and very commercial in his approach. He is highly responsive, knowledgeable and a strong advocate for his clients.

Andrew is an adept, pragmatic and commercially aware senior counsel.

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Catherine Bembrick
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Band 2

Catherine Bembrick has a broad employment law practice, regularly acting in matters involving unfair dismissal, harassment and discrimination. She also has an established intellectual property practice, covering litigation and opposition proceedings across trade marks, copyright and patents.

Catherine is a smiling assassin. She is quietly spoken and calm, but very persuasive.

Catherine Bembrick brings a wealth of expertise and insight, and we would confidently recommend her.

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Dan Fuller
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Dan Fuller
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Band 2
Dan Fuller is experienced in employment and industrial law and has been instructed on behalf of a range of public bodies.

Dan Fuller is outstanding. He is incredibly hard-working and has great initiative.

Dan is very commercial and has a very strong intellect.

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Edward Thompson
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Band 3

Edward Thompson practises across the full range of intellectual property matters with particular experience in patent and trade mark disputes.

Edward's stamina and persistence in hard-fought cases should not be overlooked.

He's a fantastic professional, a very knowledgeable and excellent barrister.

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Joseph Elks
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Joseph Elks
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Band 3

Joseph Elks has been recognised for his mettle in the patent infringement and invalidity space. He also represents clients on matters involving copyright and trade mark proceedings.

Joe is an impressive barrister whose skills far exceed his years at the Bar. He is highly strategic and develops strong arguments. He also works collaboratively and is a great team member.

Joe has been a very important member of the team and has provided excellent service.

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Julian Cooke
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Julian Cooke
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Band 3
Julian Cooke SC offers experience, up to and including High Court level, of litigation in all areas of IP law, being particularly adept where matters arising from the media, mining, pharmaceutical or telecommunications sectors are concerned.

Julian is an exceptional senior counsel. He provides excellent client service and advocacy skills.

Julian is an excellent barrister, strategist and advocate.

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Phoebe Arcus SC
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Phoebe Arcus SC
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Band 3

Phoebe Arcus SC focuses her intellectual property practice on patent and trade practices issues and appears regularly in Federal Court cases.

She is very easy to work with and a great option for IP cases.

Phoebe is a go-to barrister for trade marks.

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Rob Clark
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Rob Clark
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Rob Clark has a wide-ranging practice, with experience advising across complex patent, trade mark, copyright and design matters.

Rob is diligent, available, personable and clever.

Rob is a very good junior counsel. He works well as part of a team, is extremely responsive and covers all the details.

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Sam Hallahan
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Sam Hallahan
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Band 3

Sam Hallahan is acknowledged for his prowess in the domain of intellectual property, with specific focus on infringement work.

Sam is an unsung talent at the Bar. He has a great understanding of what is and is not essential.

Sam's depth of knowledge on trade marks really stands out.

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Dominique Hogan-Doran
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Dominique Hogan-Doran
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Band 4
Dominique Hogan-Doran SC maintains an impressively varied practice within which matters of financial services and superannuation law and involvement in a number of high-profile Royal Commissions and other inquiries feature prominently.

Dominique's advice and written opinions are very good.

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Ranked Barristers at
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Silks (KC)

Australia

Dispute Resolution: The Bar
Dominique Hogan-Doran SC
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Dominique Hogan-Doran SC
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Band 4
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Intellectual Property: The Bar
Andrew Fox SC
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Andrew Fox SC
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Band 2
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Julian Cooke SC
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Julian Cooke SC
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Band 3
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Phoebe Arcus SC
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Phoebe Arcus SC
3
Band 3
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Juniors

Australia

Employment: The Bar
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Catherine Bembrick
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Band 2
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Dan Fuller
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Dan Fuller
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Intellectual Property: The Bar
Ben Mee
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Ben Mee
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Band 1
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David Larish
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David Larish
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Band 1
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Catherine Bembrick
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Band 3
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3
Edward Thompson
3
Band 3
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Joseph Elks
3
Joseph Elks
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Band 3
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Rob Clark
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Rob Clark
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Band 3
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Sam Hallahan
3
Sam Hallahan
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Band 3
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