Ranking tables
Construction & Infrastructure: The Bar | Asia-Pacific
Australia
Rankings overview for Silks (KC)
Band 1
- Duncan Miller SC 7 Wentworth Selborne10 Years Ranked
- Mark Dempsey SC Mark Dempsey SC Arbitrator Mediator and Senior Counsel10 Years Ranked
- Jeffrey J Gleeson KCList A Barristers
- Shane Doyle KCLevel Twenty Seven Chambers
Band 2
- Patrick O'Shea KC North Quarter Lane Chambers8 Years Ranked
- Tim Breakspear SC Banco Chambers9 Years Ranked
- Francis Hicks SCGreenway Chambers
- Gareth Beacham KCCallinan Chambers
- Ian Roberts SCGreenway Chambers
- Michael Christie SCSixth Floor Selborne/Wentworth Chambers
- Nicholas Hopkins KCList A Barristers
- Nicholas Pane KCList A Barristers
- Scott Hooper KCLevel 17 Chambers
Band 1
- John BaartzAlfred Lutwyche Chambers
- Michael TrimLevel Twenty Seven Chambers
Band 2
- Lucas Shipway Greenway Chambers6 Years Ranked
- Claire SchneiderLevel Twenty Seven Chambers
- Julie WrightGreenway Chambers
All Silks (KC) profiles
Band 1
1 Duncan Miller SC7 Wentworth Selborne | Construction & Infrastructure: The Bar2024 | Band 1 | 10 Years RankedDuncan 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.1 Mark Dempsey SCMark Dempsey SC Arbitrator Mediator and Senior Counsel | Construction & Infrastructure: The Bar2024 | Band 1 | 10 Years RankedMark 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 sectorsEnergy and Utilities|Government and Public Sector|Insurance|Property, Construction and Infrastructure|Resources and Mining- Jeffrey J Gleeson KCList A Barristers | Construction & Infrastructure: The Bar2024 | Band 1
- Shane Doyle KCLevel Twenty Seven Chambers | Construction & Infrastructure: The Bar2024 | Band 1
Band 2
2 Patrick O'Shea KCNorth Quarter Lane Chambers | Construction & Infrastructure: The Bar2024 | Band 2 | 8 Years RankedPatrick 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 sectorsEnergy and Utilities|Insurance|Property, Construction and Infrastructure|Resources and Mining|Transport2 Tim Breakspear SCBanco Chambers | Construction & Infrastructure: The Bar2024 | Band 2 | 9 Years RankedTim 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.- Francis Hicks SCGreenway Chambers | Construction & Infrastructure: The Bar2024 | Band 2
- Gareth Beacham KCCallinan Chambers | Construction & Infrastructure: The Bar2024 | Band 2
- Ian Roberts SCGreenway Chambers | Construction & Infrastructure: The Bar2024 | Band 2
- Michael Christie SCSixth Floor Selborne/Wentworth Chambers | Construction & Infrastructure: The Bar2024 | Band 2
- Nicholas Hopkins KCList A Barristers | Construction & Infrastructure: The Bar2024 | Band 2
- Nicholas Pane KCList A Barristers | Construction & Infrastructure: The Bar2024 | Band 2
- Scott Hooper KCLevel 17 Chambers | Construction & Infrastructure: The Bar2024 | Band 2
New Silks
- Nuala Simpson SC7 Wentworth Selborne | Construction & Infrastructure: The Bar2024 | New Silks | 8 Years RankedNuala 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.