Dispute Resolution: The Bar

Level Twenty Seven Chambers is widely regarded as being pre-eminent in Brisbane, its 40-plus members also making it the city's largest set. The set offers a comprehensive range of practice area capabilities and members experienced in all forms of dispute resolution at state, Commonwealth and international levels. It also enjoys a particularly high reputation for the quality of its construction-related expertise. It regularly receives a particularly large body of positive interviewee feedback, with one source commenting that: "Level 27 is the most progressive and interactive of all chambers." Another interviewee said: "Level Twenty Seven has a very broad and deep range of commercial experience." Level Twenty Seven's administrative team is headed by practice manager Daniel Perry.

Claire Schneider's largely construction and infrastructure-focused practice embraces particularly extensive experience of representing clients in cases concerning major energy and resources projects, including appearances not only in the Australian courts, but also before foreign-seated arbitration panels. "No superlative is good enough for Claire. She is outstanding." "Claire is a delight. A strong advocate, clever and one of the best in the business."

Michael Trim offers experience in construction matters, often relating to disputes arising from major projects. He is also extremely familiar with the kinds of issues generated by energy and resources, retail and residential developments alike. "He is clever, client friendly and one of the few subject matter experts who understands the area." "Michael is an experienced and capable operator."

Paul McQuade KC has practised in insolvency law for over 30 years, prior to which he was a chartered accountant for five years, and operates across the full spectrum of corporate and personal insolvency concerns. "Paul is a pre-eminent expert in bankruptcy, insolvency and commercial litigation."

Shane Doyle KC continues to be widely regarded as the leader of the Queensland Bar. He operates across the greater part of the disputes spectrum, being as highly regarded in the construction and insolvency spheres as in the general commercial space. "Shane is a superstar." "Shane remains the leader of the commercial bar in Queensland and a fearsome counsel in any matter."

Stewart Webster operates in the construction, energy and resources, and financial services areas, as well as several other fields within a broad-ranging remit. "Stewart is an excellent senior junior counsel. He is technically very good and able to handle complex matters by himself."

Damian Clothier KC manages a varied and versatile caseload which often includes matters involving the resources sector or those with environmental, insolvency or professional negligence angles. "Damian is an excellent advocate who provides commercial advice. He is easy to work with, and is well-liked by clients and instructing solicitors."

Florence Chen maintains a broad commercial practice with a focus on tax disputes before the Federal Court and the Australian Tax Office. She has familiarity with stamp duty, superannuation and income tax.

Mark Robertson KC is a well-established and respected tax specialist, noted both for his exhaustive knowledge of the practice area and for the variety of the matters he handles. His experience covers the representation not only of major corporates and high net worth individuals, but also of tax authorities at both Commonwealth and state levels.

Michael May's work addresses a broad range of commercial and administrative law dispute types, class actions and insolvency or tax-related issues having lately occupied much of his attention. "Michael is a clear thinker, an excellent advocate and very easy to work with." "Michael is technically a very strong commercial counsel and is a pleasure to work with."