Chambers Review
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Dispute Resolution: The Bar - Australia
What the Team is Known For
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.
Notable practitioners
Claire is a delight. A strong advocate, clever and one of the best in the business.
No superlative is good enough for Claire. She is outstanding.
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 is a pre-eminent expert in bankruptcy, insolvency and commercial litigation.
Shane remains the leader of the commercial bar in Queensland and a fearsome counsel in any matter.
Shane is a superstar.
Stewart is an excellent senior junior counsel. He is technically very good and able to handle complex matters by himself.
Damian is an excellent advocate who provides commercial advice. He is easy to work with, and is well-liked by clients and instructing solicitors.
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 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.