Sophie Yates

Sophie Yates

Sophie was admitted to practice in 2018 and called to the Bar in 2023. She accepts briefs in all areas of law, and has a particular interest in intellectual property, commercial law, private international law, employment and criminal matters. Before coming to the Bar, Sophie practised as a solicitor at Herbert Smith Freehills in the… Continue reading Sophie Yates

Joel Brook

Joel Brook is a skilled and experienced advocate. He has conducted hundreds of contested matters, including appeals, applications and trials. Joel has a diverse practice and accepts briefs in all areas of law, with a particular focus on employment, commercial disputes, defamation, discrimination, public law, inquests and inquiries, and all aspects of criminal law, including… Continue reading Joel Brook

Sonia Stewart

Sonia was admitted as a solicitor in 2001 and called to the Bar in 2016. She specialises in intellectual property, regulatory and consumer law, with particular expertise in trade marks, brand protection law and related commercial matters, including competitor and regulatory actions for misleading and deceptive conduct arising from advertising claims. Sonia has significant experience… Continue reading Sonia Stewart

David Larish

David has a Bachelor of Laws from UNSW (Hons Class I, University Medal) and a Master of Laws from NYU (Competition Innovation and Information Law Program, Frank T. Diersen prize for best performance in the program). David’s practice is focused primarily on intellectual property and commercial disputes. He has been briefed in various of the… Continue reading David Larish

Fabian Di Lizia

Fabian was admitted as a lawyer in 2017 and called to the bar in 2022. He accepts briefs in a wide range of areas of law. He has a particular experience and interest in all areas of commercial law (including corporations, real property, insolvency, trade practices and private international law), equity and public law (including… Continue reading Fabian Di Lizia

Phoebe Arcus

Phoebe practises in patent, copyright, trade marks, designs, confidential information, consumer protection and general commercial law and is recognised as a leading junior counsel in intellectual property in numerous legal ranking guides, such as Chambers & Partners, the Doyle’s Guide and Best Lawyers, among others. She has appeared in some of Australia’s key intellectual property… Continue reading Phoebe Arcus

Alexander Vial

Alexander maintains a diverse commercial practice. He has particular expertise in competition law, consumer law, regulatory investigations and prosecutions, trade practices, commercial litigation, and class actions. He also has experience in intellectual property, employment law, and insolvency cases. Before being called to the Bar, Alexander was a Senior Associate at Clayton Utz in their competition… Continue reading Alexander Vial

Edward Thompson

Edward practises principally in intellectual property matters, but has experience in a broad range of commercial disputes. Edward has degrees in Law and Arts from the University of Melbourne (2008) and a Master of Laws from University College London (2011), graduating as the top student in the LLM program. Before commencing at the Bar, Edward… Continue reading Edward Thompson

Hugh Stowe

Hugh Stowe has been at the Bar since 2000. He has a wide ranging commercial and equity practice, appearing predominantly in the Supreme Court and Federal Court, doing trial and appellate work, both led and unled. Before coming to the bar, Mr Stowe practised as a solicitor at the firms now known as King &… Continue reading Hugh Stowe

Andrew Smorchevsky

Andrew accepts briefs to appear and advise in all areas of commercial disputes and litigation. His practice includes contractual and commercial disputes, corporate and insolvency law, and equity and property matters. He appears led and unled in the Supreme Court and Federal Court, as well as appearing unled in lower courts and tribunals. Prior to… Continue reading Andrew Smorchevsky