Chambers Review
Provided by Chambers
Dispute Resolution: The Bar - Australia
What the Team is Known For
Sixth Floor Selborne/Wentworth Chambers has over 50 barristers in Sydney who offer expertise across a comprehensive range of commercial and public law disciplines, including the construction and native title spheres. It is especially noteworthy for its high concentration of tax-related expertise. One interviewee remarked this: "The number of barristers from this set that go to the bench indicates their strength", while another referee had this to say: "The set takes a collaborative approach to working with the solicitor team and clients and provides high-quality advocacy". Clerk Lisa Stewart is the main contact.
Notable practitioners
Chloe Burnett SC is a well-known and well-regarded tax silk, noted for her strong litigation capabilities, noteworthy transfer pricing expertise and extensive experience of high-profile cases. She is also noted for her prominence on mandates with a cross-border aspect.
She is commercial, good with clients and has a great ability to distil difficult concepts.
Stephen Lloyd SC brings exceptional qualifications to his work at the native title Bar, being both a published authority on the relevant legislation and a former co-head of the Constitutional and Native Title Unit in the Commonwealth Office of Litigation. Particularly well-equipped to handle appellate cases, he has represented both traditional owner bodies and government agencies in native title-related litigation.
He is very strong in public law.
He has an incredible intellect and what he doesn't know doesn't exist.
Liz has deep knowledge of class action technical matters. She is highly responsive, practical and a pleasure to work with.
She is extremely smart, quick-witted and very good at what she does.
David Thomas SC is a gifted barrister who represents well-known names on issues including breach of directors' duties, breach of trustee duties and misleading and deceptive conduct.
David is very intelligent. He is a quick and good advocate.
He is a delight to work with and watch in action.
Naomi is very good in her advocacy work in court and is strategic in her thinking.