5 Wentworth is pleased to announce that The Hon Dr Annabelle Bennett AC SC has been elected to the Australian Academy of Science. See Australian Academy of Science

‘5 Wentworth dominates Doyles’ Leading IP Junior Counsel – Australia 2020 Congratulations to Julian Cooke, Cynthia Cochrane, Phoebe Arcus, Andrew Fox, David Larish and Ben Mee, who secured 6 of the 20 places in the Doyle’s Guide National IP Junior Counsel listing, more than any other chambers in Australia. See Doyles Guide

David Chin SC and Christopher Parkin, together with Ian Neil SC, have updated their “Guide to the JobKeeper Scheme” taking into account the latest amendments and guidance. You can download a copy, current to 12 May 2020, here. The authors of the Guide will be presenting a live webinar on the JobKeeper scheme hosted by the… Continue reading COVID-19 Employment Law

5 Wentworth proudly welcomes our new clerk, Sarah Tiffen.

5 Wentworth dominates Doyles’ Leading IP Junior Counsel – New South Wales 2020 5 Wentworth secured 3 of the 6 places in “Preeminent”, 3 of the 5 places in “Leading” and 3 of the 6 places in “Recommended”. See Doyles Guide

On 9 April 2020, the Commonwealth Government made fundamental changes to the Fair Work Act giving effect to its JobKeeper wage subsidy scheme. Around 6 million workers will receive a minimum payment of $1,500 per fortnight through their employer. David Chin SC and Christopher Parkin, together with Ian Neil SC, have published a “Guide to… Continue reading COVID-19 Employment Law

The Prime Minister has announced that the Hon Dr Annabelle Bennett AC QC will be a Commissioner on the Royal Commission into the Bushfires.  [2020] Royal Commission

Doyle’s Guide: Leading Employment Law Senior Counsel – NSW 2020: Elizabeth Raper SC (leading) and David Chin SC (recommended) for their expertise and abilities within the areas of employment, industrial relations, and workplace safety matters (21 February 2020)

Federal Court 11 February 2020: First case brought by new Commonwealth regulator successful – Dominique Hogan-Doran SC appeared on behalf of ROC [2020] FCA 96

2019 DOYLE’S GUIDE – released 24/2/2019 Congratulations to many of our barristers who have been recognised in both IP and TMT rankings released today. See: 2019 Doyle’s IP rankings and 2019 Doyle’s TMT rankings where Julian Cooke, Cynthia Cochrane, Phoebe Arcus, Andrew Fox, David Larish, Ben Mee and Anna Spies are named.