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Justin has had over 35 years legal experience, as solicitor (1985 - 1988), counsel (1989 onwards), and Senior Counsel (2000 onwards). He was the founding head of Banco Chambers, Sydney (2005 - 2012). Most recently, he was the tenth Solicitor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia (2012 - 2016). He is widely acknowledged as one of Australia’s most preeminent barristers and has argued more than 100 appeals before the High Court of Australia
He is a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Law, a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, and a prolific legal author.
He specialises in international law, international arbitration, constitutional law, and appellate law. He is available to appear as counsel, act as advisor, or sit as arbitrator or expert determiner, in both domestic and international matters.
Chambers Review
Asia-Pacific
Justin Gleeson SC wins plaudits for the breadth of his practice, not only for high-profile commercial work, where he is often instructed on appellate cases, but also in the spheres of insolvency, employment and international arbitration.
Justin Gleeson SC of Banco Chambers is vastly experienced in international arbitration and is particularly well known for being a leading figure in investor state work in the region. He is a member of the SIAC and HKIAC Panels of Arbitrators.
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Provided by Chambers
"I think he is the best counsel at bar in Australia particularly for appellate work."
"Justin sits on a number of international panels, he is in the top echelon of advocates both domestically and internationally in investor state work."
"Justin is a well-regarded silk and he is highly capable as an advocate."
"I think he is the best counsel at bar in Australia particularly for appellate work."
"Justin sits on a number of international panels, he is in the top echelon of advocates both domestically and internationally in investor state work."
"Justin is a well-regarded silk and he is highly capable as an advocate."
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