Dispute Resolution: The Bar

New Chambers is a Sydney set home to over 50 barristers, practising in over 50 practice areas and appearing in court, administrative tribunal and public inquiry proceedings and a variety of alternative dispute resolution processes across Australia and abroad. The chambers' versatile offering includes strong concentrations of expertise in the financial services and insolvency spheres, and its members include a star of the appellate Bar and pre-eminent providers of advice and advocacy on taxation and shipping issues. Interviewees are quick to praise the exceptional quality of the advocacy and advice that the set offers, one identifying it as a "well-resourced and knowledgeable chambers." Another observes: "It is an excellent set. I would regard it as one of the leading sets in Sydney." The set is also complimented for its exceptional credentials in shipping law: "A number of their barristers have longstanding and in-depth experience in admiralty and maritime issues." Clerk and practice manager Angela Noakes is a recommended contact.

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. "Chris Peadon is diligent in preparation of the case and readily understands the issues involved. He has a good relationship with clients and is able to explain the issues in layman’s language." "I value Chris' practical, clear, proactive advice. His judgement generally and particularly in relation to court matters is good, and he is extremely responsive."

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.

Emma Beechey is highly experienced in the representation not only of leading liquidators and insolvency practitioners but also of major banks, and also offers noteworthy experience of having acted on cross-border insolvency mandates. "Emma Beechey is one of the established stars of insolvency work. She is very responsive and incredibly intelligent with great practical experience." "She is a practical and commercial counsel."

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. "Greg is probably the most knowledgeable and experienced barrister in Australia in maritime law." "He is the leader of the Bar for shipping matters."

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 considered to be preeminent in employment law generally but in particular discrimination law, including workplace behaviour. She is probably my all-time first pick as an employment law silk." "I would recommend Kate extremely highly. She is our go-to barrister for difficult discrimination matters and sensitive employment matters where high stakes are involved."

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. "He is a genuine expert." "Adam is a good liquidation lawyer and is great at examinations in court."

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 fantastic advocate."

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 intelligent and is very successful. She is great on her feet, is a no-nonsense lawyer and goes to the right level of detail." "Catherine is passionate for her clients yet always alive to the weaknesses in their case and makes appropriate concessions."