Dispute Resolution: The Bar

Chris Peadon's broad tax law practice embraces mandates both for taxpayers and for the ATO and incorporates noted expertise in transfer pricing and the taxation of capital and revenue and foreign investments.

"He is a good operator across all required areas."

David Bloom KC has acted on behalf of both taxpayers and the taxation authorities for some four decades and continues to appear in key appellate cases considered by the High and Federal Courts.

"One of the greats."

Emma Beechey is highly experienced in the representation not only of leading liquidators and insolvency practitioners but also of major banks. He offers noteworthy experience of having acted on cross-border insolvency mandates.

"Emma is great to work with - she thinks clearly, writes beautifully and has a very comprehensive understanding of insolvency and the interplay with other areas of the law."

"Emma Beechey is clever, has great initiative, an unmatched work ethic and knows her subject matter back to front."

Gregory Nell SC devotes the greater part of his practice to maritime law issues, an area in which he has worked for nearly 40 years and continues to receive universally laudatory feedback from interviewees for his unrivalled knowledge and experience.

"Probably the leading silk in Australia in relation to shipping and admiralty law. He is extremely experienced."

"Gregory is very smart, very good on his feet and produces excellent submissions."

Kate Eastman SC brings some 30 years of experience to the comprehensive range of employment law matters she handles for individuals and both public and private sector organisations, often in the Federal Court or before other tribunals at state or Commonwealth level. She attracts particular praise for discrimination cases and her work when instructed in connection with key inquiries, including Royal Commissions.

"Kate is an excellent and thoughtful practitioner. She is highly sought after and has incredibly deep knowledge of a wide range of related subject matter areas."

"Kate’s expertise in discrimination and human rights law is second to none."

Adam Bell SC maintains a broad commercial practice within which restructuring and insolvency issues feature significantly, and acts extensively on behalf of both liquidators and receivers.

Catherine Gleeson SC devotes a substantial proportion of her practice to shipping matters, notably including cargo, delay and demurrage claims, and is widely regarded as a barrister of increasing prominence in this highly specialised space.

"She is incredibly hardworking, clients really like her directness and she is very forthright in a positive way."

"She is straight to the point, gets the work done and turns it around when you need it."

Courtney Ensor is respected for her proficient prowess in matters regarding tax proceedings and issues relating to superannuation.

"She is very proactive and very efficient in the way she gets through work."

Keni Josifoski has been praised for his taxation dispute work, where he often is turned to for advice on matters like tax adjustments.

"Keni's greatest skills are his oral advocacy and his ability to think on his feet during a hearing."

Michael Cosgrove is an impressive tax practitioner who possesses in-depth knowledge of federal taxation law. He also has expertise in international tax treaties.

"Michael is extremely strong intellectually and analytically."

David McLure SC is active across an impressive range of practice areas, including, but by no means limited to, those of corporate crime, financial services, insolvency, taxation and shipping.

"David is a very good silk. He is very approachable and easy to work with."