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5 Wentworth has been recognised in the 2025 Legal 500 Asia-Pacific Edition as a leading set of Chambers.

The expertise of our barristers has also been acknowledged across a range of areas, including Commercial Disputes, Competition, Crime and Regulatory (including White-Collar Crime), and Technology, Media & Communications (TMT) & Intellectual Property (IP).

Congratulations to our Leading Silks, Leading Juniors, and Rising Stars for their well-deserved recognition.

Gregory Burton SC, Commercial Disputes (Leading Silks, Tier 3)
‘Gregory is extremely astute and level-headed.’

Dominique Hogan-Doran SC, Commercial Disputes (Leading Silks, Tier 1)
‘Dominique has established an exceptional practice with extensive legal advice and advocacy experience in Australia, particularly in superannuation law.’

Crime and Regulatory (Leading Silks, Tier 1)
‘Dominique displays an exceptional level of technical skill and ability in the vastly complex regulatory arena of financial services law in Australia. Her ability to advise on highly technical issues and provide robust legal solutions tailored to the individual circumstances, needs and commercial objectives of clients is second to none. This is further demonstrated by her considerable rate of success in achieving client outcomes.’

Andrew Fox SC, TMT and IP (Leading Silks, Tier 1)
‘Andrew is one of the new generation of IP silks in Australia with a well deserved reputation for thoughtful advocacy, versatility and the ability to run difficult and complicated trials.’

Julian Cooke SC, TMT and IP (Leading Silks, Tier 2)
‘Extremely intelligent, very organised and has a grasp of very complicated and highly complex issues involving science and technology.’

Phoebe Arcus SC, TMT and IP (2024 Silks)
‘Phoebe is an effective advocate, trusted by the IP specialist judges as an expert in her field and as having integrity. Phoebe has deep expertise in patent law, which is very valuable on complex patent matters.’

Andrew Bulley, Commercial Disputes (Leading Juniors, Tier 3)
‘Andrew’s advocacy is clear and concise.  He grasps understanding of the various matters quickly and offers clear and decisive solutions.’

David Larish, TMT and IP (Leading Juniors, Tier 1)
‘David has a brilliant mind. He has a great memory, he is a logical thinker and has great attention to detail. He is also a very good advocate. He speaks very well, slowly and carefully.’

‘David is an exceptional junior barrister. He has a very thorough knowledge of the areas of law in which he practices, he is tactically astute (far beyond his years of call), extremely hardworking and easy to deal with.’

Rob Clark, Commercial Disputes (Leading Juniors, Tier 2), TMT and IP (Leading Juniors, Tier 2)
‘Rob’s strengths are his excellent knowledge of the area, ability and willingness to become part of the team and involvement in all aspects of the preparation of a case.  He has strong advocacy skills.’

Ben Mee, TMT and IP (Leading Juniors, Tier 2)
‘Ben is technically very strong. He is also a great team player who is always willing to assist and who contributes very effectively.’

Catherine Bembrick, TMT and IP (Leading Juniors, Tier 1)
‘Catherine is well regarded for her technical legal expertise.’

Competition (Leading Juniors, Tier 1)
‘Easy to work with; hard working, excellent command of the area of law.’

Commercial Disputes (Leading Juniors, Tier 2)
‘Calm, considered and strategic. Catherine is always available and works flexibly around law firm needs. She is well respected by opposing counsel and judges actually listen to her.’

David Harris, Commercial Disputes (Leading Juniors, Tier 2), Crime and Regulatory (Leading Juniors, Tier 1)
‘David is very thorough and highly perceptive.’

Dan Fuller, Commercial Disputes (Leading Juniors, Tier 4)
‘Dan has a fierce intellect, and superb at crafting winning arguments even when not working with the best evidence.’

Sam Hallahan, TMT and IP (Leading Juniors, Tier 2)
‘Sam is thorough and highly capable in technical subject matter. His written advocacy is very strong.’

Eliot Olivier, Commercial Disputes (Leading Juniors, Tier 3)
‘Eliot’s strengths include his attention to detail, responsiveness and quality of his written work. Eliot has a strong work ethic and is also very personable.’

Miles Foran, Commercial Disputes (Rising Stars)
‘Miles’ strengths include his technical expertise, advocacy and strategy. Miles provides excellent strategic guidance.’

Edward Thompson, TMT and IP (Leading Juniors, Tier 2)
‘Edward is exceptionally well prepared.  His written closing submissions are stellar. He is always around and responsive when you need him.’

Joseph Elks, TMT and IP (Leading Juniors, Tier 2)
‘Joseph is an impressive junior counsel, who rolls his sleeves up and is not afraid to work hard, has an impressive intellect, and is easy to work with.’

Alexander Vial, Commercial Disputes (Leading Juniors, Tier 3), Crime and Regulatory (Leading Juniors, Tier 1)
‘Alex is extremely hard-working and diligent.  His written submissions are always well-argued and to the point.’

Competition (Leading Juniors, Tier 1)
‘Good operator. Very accessible and responsive. Willing to roll up his sleeves and do the hard work.’

Anna Elizabeth, Commercial Disputes (Leading Juniors, Tier 3)
‘Anna is friendly and approachable counsel that views matters from a strategic and commercial aspect. Her written submissions always exceed expectations.’