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Dispute Resolution: The Bar - Australia
What the Team is Known For
North Quarter Lane is one of the larger Brisbane-based sets, with nearly 30 members. Its barristers field expertise across a wide range of commercial, competition and contractual disputes and attract particular praise within the tax, construction and energy sectors. The set is praised by sources for its timeliness, with one source commenting that it is: "always quick to respond and very sensitive to deadlines". Another interviewee observes that it has: "a good mix of experience at senior and junior level".
Notable practitioners
Patrick O'Shea KC focuses his practice largely, though not exclusively, on construction issues and is an experienced handler of both superior court litigation and commercial arbitration.
Patrick has a very sharp mind and is excellent on his feet.
Patrick is the leader of the Queensland Bar. He is always my first choice for any complex matter in Queensland.
Simon Couper KC is a very good barrister.
He is powerful in cross-examination.