Ranking tables

Construction & Infrastructure: The Bar | Asia-Pacific

Australia

Rankings overview for Silks (KC)

2

Band 2

  1. Patrick O'Shea KC
    Patrick O'Shea KC North Quarter Lane Chambers8 Years Ranked
  2. Tim Breakspear SC
    Tim Breakspear SC Banco Chambers9 Years Ranked
  3. Francis Hicks SCGreenway Chambers
  4. Gareth Beacham KCCallinan Chambers
  5. Ian Roberts SCGreenway Chambers
  6. Michael Christie SCSixth Floor Selborne/Wentworth Chambers
  7. Nicholas Hopkins KCList A Barristers
  8. Nicholas Pane KCList A Barristers
  9. Scott Hooper KCLevel 17 Chambers

All Silks (KC) profiles

1

Band 1

  1. Duncan Miller SC
    1
    Duncan Miller SC
    7 Wentworth Selborne
    7 Wentworth Selborne | Construction & Infrastructure: The Bar
    2024 | Band 1 | 10 Years Ranked
    Duncan Miller SC offers expertise acquired during more than 25 years of experience of construction litigation and arbitration, expertise which is particularly focused 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.
  2. Mark Dempsey SC
    1
    Mark Dempsey SC
    Mark Dempsey SC Arbitrator Mediator and Senior Counsel
    Mark Dempsey SC Arbitrator Mediator and Senior Counsel | Construction & Infrastructure: The Bar
    2024 | Band 1 | 10 Years Ranked
    Mark Dempsey SC is regularly acknowledged by sources to be one of the most experienced and accomplished senior counsel practising in the construction space. Commentators testify extensively to his impressive track record of success and ability to master the most complex cases. Fully conversant with arbitration and mediation procedures as well as with those of the courtroom, his practice encompasses matters across Australia as well as the Asia-Pacific region more broadly.
    Key sectors
    Energy and Utilities|Government and Public Sector|Insurance|Property, Construction and Infrastructure|Resources and Mining
  3. Jeffrey J Gleeson KC
    List A Barristers | Construction & Infrastructure: The Bar
    2024 | Band 1
  4. Shane Doyle KC
    Level Twenty Seven Chambers | Construction & Infrastructure: The Bar
    2024 | Band 1
2

Band 2

  1. Patrick O'Shea KC
    2
    Patrick O'Shea KC
    North Quarter Lane Chambers
    North Quarter Lane Chambers | Construction & Infrastructure: The Bar
    2024 | Band 2 | 8 Years Ranked
    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, increasingly, commercial arbitration.
    Key sectors
    Energy and Utilities|Insurance|Property, Construction and Infrastructure|Resources and Mining|Transport
  2. Tim Breakspear SC
    2
    Tim Breakspear SC
    Banco Chambers
    Banco Chambers | Construction & Infrastructure: The Bar
    2024 | Band 2 | 9 Years Ranked
    Tim Breakspear SC is well reputed when it comes to construction matters. He is particularly accomplished in his handling of disputes generated by major energy, resources or infrastructure projects, or those involving a heavy engineering component. He is also developing a notable profile on the regional international arbitration scene.
  3. Francis Hicks SC
    Greenway Chambers | Construction & Infrastructure: The Bar
    2024 | Band 2
  4. Gareth Beacham KC
    Callinan Chambers | Construction & Infrastructure: The Bar
    2024 | Band 2
  5. Ian Roberts SC
    Greenway Chambers | Construction & Infrastructure: The Bar
    2024 | Band 2
  6. Michael Christie SC
    Sixth Floor Selborne/Wentworth Chambers | Construction & Infrastructure: The Bar
    2024 | Band 2
  7. Nicholas Hopkins KC
    List A Barristers | Construction & Infrastructure: The Bar
    2024 | Band 2
  8. Nicholas Pane KC
    List A Barristers | Construction & Infrastructure: The Bar
    2024 | Band 2
  9. Scott Hooper KC
    Level 17 Chambers | Construction & Infrastructure: The Bar
    2024 | Band 2

New Silks

  1. Nuala Simpson SC
    Nuala Simpson SC
    7 Wentworth Selborne
    7 Wentworth Selborne | Construction & Infrastructure: The Bar
    2024 | New Silks | 8 Years Ranked
    Nuala Simpson enjoys a strong reputation at the Sydney construction Bar, where she specialises in the handling of complex construction and engineering mandates. She is additionally an experienced handler of class actions, with extensive Federal Court and Supreme Court of New South Wales experience.