Ranking tables

Construction & Infrastructure: The Bar | Asia-Pacific

Australia

Rankings overview for Silks (KC)

2

Band 2

  1. Michael Christie SC
    Michael Christie SC Sixth Floor Selborne Wentworth Chambers7 Years Ranked
  2. Tim Breakspear SC
    Tim Breakspear SC Banco Chambers9 Years Ranked
  3. Francis Hicks SCGreenway Chambers
  4. Gareth Beacham KCCallinan Chambers
  5. Ian Roberts SCGreenway Chambers
  6. Nicholas Hopkins KCList A Barristers
  7. Nicholas Pane KCList A Barristers
  8. Scott Hooper KCLevel 17 Chambers
1

Band 1

  1. Claire SchneiderLevel Twenty Seven Chambers
  2. John BaartzAlfred Lutwyche Chambers
  3. Michael TrimLevel Twenty Seven Chambers

All Silks (KC) profiles

1

Band 1

  1. Duncan Miller SC
    1
    Duncan Miller SC
    7 Wentworth Selborne
    7 Wentworth Selborne | Construction & Infrastructure: The Bar
    2025 | Band 1 | 10 Years Ranked
    Duncan Miller SC offers expertise acquired during more than 25 years of experience of construction litigation and arbitration, expertise which is particularly focussed when it comes to handling disputes arising from the construction of transport or resources-related infrastructure. Commentators regularly identify him as a leader in his field, likely to be seen on the highest-profile mandates.
  2. Mark Dempsey SC
    1
    Mark Dempsey SC
    Mark Dempsey SC Arbitrator Mediator and Senior Counsel
    Mark Dempsey SC Arbitrator Mediator and Senior Counsel | Construction & Infrastructure: The Bar
    2025 | Band 1 | 10 Years Ranked
    Mark Dempsey SC is regularly acknowledged by sources to be one of the most experienced and accomplished senior counsel practising in the construction space. Commentators testify extensively to his impressive track record of success and ability to master the most complex cases. Fully conversant with arbitration and mediation procedures as well as with those of the courtroom, his practice encompasses matters across Australia as well as the Asia-Pacific region more broadly.
  3. Patrick O'Shea KC
    1
    Patrick O'Shea KC
    North Quarter Lane Chambers
    North Quarter Lane Chambers | Construction & Infrastructure: The Bar
    2025 | Band 1 | 8 Years Ranked
    Patrick O'Shea KC focusses his practice largely, though not exclusively, on construction issues and is an experienced handler of both superior court litigation and commercial arbitration.
  4. Jeffrey J Gleeson KC
    List A Barristers | Construction & Infrastructure: The Bar
    2025 | Band 1
  5. Shane Doyle KC
    Level Twenty Seven Chambers | Construction & Infrastructure: The Bar
    2025 | Band 1
2

Band 2

  1. Michael Christie SC
    2
    Michael Christie SC
    Sixth Floor Selborne Wentworth Chambers
    Sixth Floor Selborne Wentworth Chambers | Construction & Infrastructure: The Bar
    2025 | Band 2 | 7 Years Ranked
    Michael Christie SC stands out as one of Australia's most respected construction silks, offering notably extensive experience advising and advocating on major infrastructure and resources-related projects, his work covering both litigated and arbitrated issues in Australia and abroad.
  2. Tim Breakspear SC
    2
    Tim Breakspear SC
    Banco Chambers
    Banco Chambers | Construction & Infrastructure: The Bar
    2025 | Band 2 | 9 Years Ranked
    Tim Breakspear SC is well reputed when it comes to construction matters. He is particularly accomplished in his handling of disputes generated by major energy, resources or infrastructure projects, or those involving a heavy engineering component. He is also developing a notable profile on the regional international arbitration scene.
  3. Francis Hicks SC
    Greenway Chambers | Construction & Infrastructure: The Bar
    2025 | Band 2
  4. Gareth Beacham KC
    Callinan Chambers | Construction & Infrastructure: The Bar
    2025 | Band 2
  5. Ian Roberts SC
    Greenway Chambers | Construction & Infrastructure: The Bar
    2025 | Band 2
  6. Nicholas Hopkins KC
    List A Barristers | Construction & Infrastructure: The Bar
    2025 | Band 2
  7. Nicholas Pane KC
    List A Barristers | Construction & Infrastructure: The Bar
    2025 | Band 2
  8. Scott Hooper KC
    Level 17 Chambers | Construction & Infrastructure: The Bar
    2025 | Band 2

New Silks

  1. Nuala Simpson SC
    Nuala Simpson SC
    7 Wentworth Selborne
    7 Wentworth Selborne | Construction & Infrastructure: The Bar
    2025 | New Silks | 8 Years Ranked
    Nuala Simpson enjoys a strong reputation at the Sydney construction Bar, where she specialises in the handling of complex construction and engineering mandates. She is additionally an experienced handler of class actions, with extensive Federal Court and Supreme Court of New South Wales experience.