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We are delighted to see our barristers receiving recognition in The Legal 500 (Legalease) 2024 Asia-Pacific rankings.
Andre Zahra SC and Thomas Bagley have been recognised as Leading Senior and Junior Counsel in Commercial Disputes, with Katrina Howard SC being listed as a Leading Silk in TMT and IP law. See the full publication here.
We would like to extend our deepest appreciation to our clients and peers who gave outstanding references and comments, which include the following:
Katrina Howard SC – ‘Katrina is a very quick study in any technology with a particular focus on pharma and biopharma work. She is a tremendous advocate on very tricky scientific cases and presents matters simply and clearly to the court. She is also a fearless advocate.’
Thomas Bagley – ‘Incredible breadth of legal knowledge in a range of practice areas. Strong advocacy skills unled. His advocacy style is calm, measured and focused, leading the Court through the client’s points methodically and purposefully. Very strong in drafting pleadings and submissions.’
Congratulations to Katrina Howard SC, who continues to be the only female silk ranked in Band 1 of Chambers and Partners 2024 Asia Pacific Guide for leading Intellectual Property Law, Senior Counsel.
Katrina’s peers describe her as having an “outstanding reputation in patent matters” and giving “very practical advice”. See the full rankings here.
Junioring Frank Hicks SC, Michael Swanson successfully defends his client against security for costs in a representative proceedings. Justice Ball was asked to considered whether security for costs should be awarded against the lead applicant in a representative proceedings arising out of a residential construction development. The lead applicant and group members did not have the benefit of a litigation funder. The Court declined to make an order for security for costs as it would not have made one against the lead applicant or each of the group members if they had brought proceedings individually. The decision considers the relevance of UCPR 42.21 to representative proceedings and the role of litigation funders when ordering security for costs.
Read the full judgement here.
We are pleased to announce Andre Zahra SC and Mark Newton have been listed in the latest edition of Doyle's Guide's Leading Professional Indemnity Senior Counsel and Junior Counsel – New South Wales, 2023.
Senior Counsel: https://doylesguide.com/leading-professional-indemnity-senior-counsel-new-south-wales-2023/
Junior Counsel: https://doylesguide.com/leading-professional-indemnity-junior-counsel-new-south-wales-2023/