Sonia specialises in intellectual property law, with a strong focus on trade marks, branding and advertising. This includes obtaining injunctive relief to restrain competitor brand launches and advertising campaigns, over a career spanning more than two decades. Admitted in 2001 and called to the Bar in 2016, Sonia was formerly a Senior Associate in the… Continue reading Sonia Stewart
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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
Andrew Tokley KC
Andrew was admitted to practice as a solicitor in Australia in 1984 and in London in 1991. Since 1997 he has practised exclusively as a barrister. He was appointed Senior Counsel in 2012. He has appeared on many occasions in the High Court of Australia and in intermediate courts of appeal. Andrew has a broad… Continue reading Andrew Tokley KC
Eliot Olivier
Eliot practises in commercial, regulatory and public law. He accepts briefs in all jurisdictions (NSW and Victoria in particular) and regularly appears led and unled in the Federal Court of Australia and State superior courts. Eliot has particular expertise in representative proceedings and other complex litigation. He frequently advises and appears in high profile cases,… Continue reading Eliot Olivier
Ben Mee
Ben Mee specialises in Intellectual Property law, and holds a BSc (Biochemistry)-LLB (Hons I, University Medal), and an LLM in Commercial Law (Hons I) from Cambridge University. Ben has particular strength in patent matters in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and information technology/software sectors, and appellate work. He is recognised in Band 1 for Intellectual Property by… Continue reading Ben Mee
David Harris
David has a wide-ranging commercial litigation practice, specialising in high-profile and complex commercial disputes. These include regulatory matters and cases involving novel issues in corporate insolvency, contracts, misleading or deceptive conduct, equity and trusts. David also regularly acts in disputes involving clubs and associations, including advising on corporate governance. David is recognised as a leading… Continue reading David Harris
Sam Hallahan
Sam Hallahan is experienced in commercial litigation, with particular expertise in Intellectual Property. Before coming to the Bar, Sam practised as a solicitor for 7 years in Intellectual Property and general commercial litigation, where his work included matters for large pharmaceutical and commercial clients. At the Bar, Sam has appeared in first instance and appeal… Continue reading Sam Hallahan
Joseph Elks
Joseph has a broad practice, and specialises in all areas of intellectual property, complex commercial disputes, sports law, equity, consumer law and trade practices. Joseph appears led and unled in the Federal Court as well as appearing unled in the NSW Supreme Court and lower courts and tribunals (including regularly appearing unled in the Racing… Continue reading Joseph Elks
Anna Elizabeth
Anna was called to the New South Wales Bar in 2021. Anna accepts briefs in all types of commercial disputes where she has experience in large and complex commercial matters, gained both at the bar and as a solicitor. She is often relied upon in the context of disputes concerning commercial property, supply chains (including… Continue reading Anna Elizabeth
Julian Cooke SC
Julian specialises in intellectual property law and trade practices. He frequently appears in matters involving patents, trade marks, copyright, designs, confidential information, misleading and deceptive conduct and other commercial/equity issues. Julian frequently acts for clients in the pharmaceutical, mining, chemical, telecommunications, media and consumer goods industries. Recent successful Federal Court/Full Court matters include: Janssen Pharmaceutica… Continue reading Julian Cooke SC