Dispute Resolution: The Bar - Australia
Band 2
What the Team is Known For
7 Wentworth Selborne is a well-regarded Sydney set that delivers advice and advocacy across the gamut of commercial and public law, but is especially in demand for its provision of outstanding talent in the construction and infrastructure arenas, with some 20 of the set's 60-odd barristers practising in this space, a solicitor noting: "They've got a real depth of construction experience." Another source observes that the set "provides a great combination of technical ability and practical advice." The chambers also fields several barristers with extensive class action experience and offers recognised expertise in maritime matters. Managing clerk Simon Walker is the principal contact.
Strengths
Simon Walker is the best clerk I have dealt with in the Sydney market. He is incredibly responsive, can get quick and reliable answers on availability queries and is a pleasure to deal with.
Simon Walker is prompt and responsive upon request for availability and arrangements.
Simon Walker provides a consistently high level of service and is always responsive.
Simon is a pleasure to deal with and is highly responsive.
Notable practitioners
Duncan Miller SC offers expertise acquired during more than 30 years of experience of construction litigation and arbitration, expertise which is particularly focused when it comes to handling disputes arising from the construction of transport or resources-related infrastructure. Commentators regularly identify him as a leader in his field, likely to be seen on the highest-profile mandates.
Duncan is practical, relatable, hard-working and incredibly smart and strategic.
Duncan has a unique combination of technical excellence and practical and strategic advice. He is a standout at the Bar.
Brett Le Plastrier has impressed with his acumen in the area of construction, where he regularly represents clients on a variety of matters including defects and misleading and deceptive conduct.
Brett Le Plastrier exemplifies why this set of chambers is that good.
Brett is an exceptionally persuasive and strategic barrister. He garners favour from the Bench the moment he takes to his feet and centres his focus on the heart of the issue.
Justin Hogan-Doran SC specialises in cross-border litigation and arbitration, and is regularly briefed on shipping and other transport-related disputes within this context.
Justin Hogan-Doran displayed all-round excellence in a very complex matter.
Justin has a clear passion for his work and a great depth of knowledge and expertise.
Quintin Rares comes recommended by peers for the quality of his advice and advocacy. He has a general litigation practice and is especially strong in maritime cases, having appeared in the High Court and the Court of Appeal.
He is a clear, independent and inventive thinker and strategist.
Quintin is an impressive advocate and intelligent counsel.
Jeremy Giles SC operates a remarkably varied practice covering a broad range of contractual, corporate, professional negligence and regulatory matters and embracing a significant class action component.
Jeremy is an incredible lawyer and advocate. His ability to grasp issues and master facts in a short period of time is unsurpassed.
Jeremy is highly responsive, intelligent, well tempered and highly regarded by the Bench.
Jeremy is hard to fault. He is easy to deal with, efficient and whip-smart.
