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
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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
Angela McDonald
Angela practises in all aspects of Intellectual Property including patents, trade marks, copyright, designs and consumer protection. Angela has been featured in Doyle’s Intellectual Property list since 2021. Angela regularly appears in the Federal Court of Australia, including the Full Court, various state Supreme Courts, the Patent Office and the Trade Mark Office. Prior to… Continue reading Angela McDonald
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
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. Notable recent and current matters include: Novartis AG v… Continue reading Julian Cooke SC
Rob Clark
Rob has broad practice, spanning intellectual property, general commercial litigation (including class actions), tax and administrative law. He has appeared in the Federal Court and High Court, and Courts and Tribunals in NSW, Victoria, and WA. Rob has appeared both led and unled. Rob has particular experience in intellectual property law, and has appeared… Continue reading Rob Clark
Catherine Bembrick
Catherine has a broad commercial practice with particular expertise in competition and consumer law, intellectual property and employment disputes. Catherine has appeared in matters involving cartel conduct (criminal and civil), misuse of market power, other anticompetitive agreements and contraventions of the Australian Consumer Law. Her intellectual property experience includes patent, trade mark and copyright litigation.… Continue reading Catherine Bembrick
Andrew Fox SC
Andrew principally practises in intellectual property and commercial litigation, including trade practices. Andrew’s intellectual property experience spans the full spectrum in that field, including patents, trade marks, copyright, designs, confidential information and consumer protection. He has appeared in a number of leading cases (including in the High Court) and appears regularly in the Federal Court… Continue reading Andrew Fox SC