Dispute Resolution: The Bar

John Sheahan is fantastic. For someone of his stature and presence in the market, he has a low ego and is open to other ideas and discussions.

John Sheehan is the pre-eminent KC in Australia.

Justin is the pre-eminent appellate advocate.

Justin is the go-to for all appeals. He has a highly strategic mind and all of his work is undertaken at the highest level.

Kate Lindeman will be a star.

Kate Lindeman is going to be a superstar. She is one of the best incoming juniors.

Kristen is really commercial and strategic in her thinking. She has a great sense of the latest thinking in the courts and how evidence will likely be received.

Kristen commands the room. When she speaks, people listen. She stays pertinent in issues and has the ability to present arguments in a clear and compelling way.

Comment Kristen is the best in the market.

Peter is prepared to get into the weeds and to take on tough arguments.

Peter is reliable and his work product is clear, concise and legally sound.

Tim is an excellent advocate and he knows how to make the court's life easier.

I brief Tim whenever I can. He is whip-smart and very good at breaking down complex disputes.

David is a strong advocate who is always willing to take on tough cases.

David is a highly strategic thinker whose advice is both legally sound and commercial.

Declan runs a fantastic trial, is very smart and pleasant.

Declan Roche is very good in class actions and competition issues.

Nicholas is astute, sharp, a terrific writer and easy to work with.

I really rate Robert. He is a great silk and did an excellent job for us.

Robert is a razor-sharp advocate, brilliant with clients and has exceptional analytical skills.

He is very accessible, thoughtful and pragmatic.

Sebastian has superb analytical skills, is willing to dig into the details and has very strong commercial acumen.

Sebastian is an outstanding barrister whose work is sophisticated and of the highest quality. He advocates with confidence, precision and at the standard of a senior counsel.

Vanessa is very smart, accessible and commercially minded. She works really hard to deliver what the client needs.

Vanessa was masterful. She was so across the detail of the brief that it was frightening.

Christopher is a forceful advocate. He's always available and will impress all of your points.

He is a terrific and efficient operator.

Christopher is the most outstanding cross-examiner that I have ever seen. He is very astute and has an excellent tactical sense.

She is incredibly clever and thoughtful.

Fiona has some of the best cases in the market and is one of the most sought-after junior silks. She is a leading voice in sovereign immunity and the defence of foreign judgments.

Johnathon Redwood is highly regarded and is on leading arbitration matters.