Dispute Resolution: The Bar

North Quarter Lane is one of the larger Brisbane-based sets, with nearly 30 members. Its barristers field expertise across a wide range of commercial, competition and contractual disputes and attract particular praise within the tax, construction and energy sectors. The set is praised by sources for its general commercial offering, with one noting it is a "strong, broad, commercial chambers of very high quality." Another interviewee observes that it has a "very good reputation in the construction space and general commercial space."

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. "He is very well established in the field and has a terrific construction practice."

Simon Couper KC has an impressive range of expertise, from regulatory and contractual litigation to the full gamut of commercial disputes. He is singled out by market commentators for his trial advocacy and cross-examination skills. "Simon is a very senior silk, particularly known for his cross-examination trial work. He is a fantastic advocate."