Chambers Review
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Dispute Resolution: The Bar - Australia
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. The chambers also fields several barristers with extensive class action experience. One source commented: "There is a good range of experience on the floor, including in insurance and general commercial work". Another client praised its quality, stating: "A very strong group of barristers". Managing clerk Simon Walker is the principal contact.
Notable practitioners
Duncan Miller SC offers expertise acquired during more than 25 years of experience of construction litigation and arbitration, expertise which is particularly focussed 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.
He is the leading construction silk in Australia; incredibly practical, experienced and prepared to get into the detail.
He is market leader in all aspects.
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 is an outstanding advocate and a pleasure to work with.
He is a naturally talented oral advocate. Jeremy is extremely hardworking and very good at what he does.
Nuala is brilliant legally, has an amazing work ethic and is commercially very switched on.
Nuala has an incredible depth of experience and attention to detail.