BRIDGES LAWYERS - Key Persons
Alex is a talented and determined lawyer with broad commercial law experience, specialising in disputes, litigation and insolvency. He combines strong investigative skills, technical ability and precision to deliver solutions for clients.
Anthea commenced practice in 1992 and became an accredited specialist in Wills & Estates Law in 1998. She was a member of the Wills & Estates Law Advisory Committee from 2006 and was the Chair of that Committee until 2021. Anthea is a committee member of the Society of Trust & Estate Practitioners. Anthea has considerable experience in contested estate litigation, trusts litigation and estate administration. Anthea is listed in the 2022 Doyles Guide's lists as a Pre-eminent Wills & Estates Litigation Lawyer for both NSW and Australia, and as a Pre-eminent Wills & Estates Succession Planning Lawyer in NSW.
Job Titles:
- Partner
- Specialist in Wills & Estates Law
Asheetha is an accredited specialist in Wills & Estates Law and is a member of the Specialist Accreditation Advisory Committee. She has considerable experience in contested estate litigation, including testamentary capacity matters, family provision cases and other estate administration suits. Asheetha's empathy for her clients ensures that suitable action is taken in a timely and cost effective manner. Asheetha is listed in the 2022 Doyles Guide's lists as a Pre-eminent Estates Litigation Lawyer and a Leading Wills, Estates & Succession Planning Lawyer.
Ben is an experienced and strategic partner in our commercial litigation & insolvency team. He prides himself on developing short & long term solutions for his clients having regard to each set of commercial circumstances.
Blake is a passionate commercial litigation and insolvency lawyer who advises on all aspects of commercial disputes, insolvency, corporate recovery & restructuring. Clients value Blake's commerciality, tenacity, technical ability and discerning approach to difficult and protracted matters.
Bronwyn is a meticulous Special Counsel in our Commercial Litigation & Insolvency team. Her collaborative and positive approach, coupled with her legal knowledge & experience, enables her to achieve excellent results for her clients.
Dom is a highly energetic legal practitioner who is known for his ability to prepare and run large & complex commercial litigation. Clients like Dom because of his direct, sensibly aggressive approach and clinical thinking, which is focused on getting them the best possible outcome, as quickly and cost-effectively as possible.
Katie is a Senior Associate in our Commercial Litigation & Insolvency team. She regularly advises clients and appears at Court in a variety of matters with a focus on finance arrangements. Katie also regularly advises clients on Personal Properties Securities issues and is a valuable member of the team for her commercial approach and quick turnaround.
Kylie is a tenacious litigator who also has a wealth of insolvency & restructuring experience. Her relentless pursuit to assist her clients in achieving their objectives makes her an invaluable lawyer to any client.
Experienced, enthusiastic and motivated. Maria has led complex property and commercial related matters. Maria's areas of expertise include the acquisition and sale of commercial, rural, industrial, residential properties and distressed assets, advising and acting for developers with a focus on off-the plan mixed-use and residential project sales. She also advises on all aspects of leasing for commercial and retail tenants and acts for commercial landlords for industrial properties, bulky goods centres and commercial offices.
Maria is regarded by her clients as a lawyer who offers the right balance of commerciality, common sense and care in her work. Maria prides herself on her ability to understand her client's objectives and enjoys assisting them in reaching their desired outcomes through a collaborative and pragmatic approach.
Job Titles:
- Senior Associate
- Member of Our Commercial Litigation & Insolvency
Matt is a skilled member of our Commercial Litigation & Insolvency team. Matt admirably balances the need for detailed analysis, by way of a thorough understanding and consideration of the critical issues, with his client's particular commercial objectives.
Phil is a greatly respected member of the legal profession who takes a keen tactical approach to each of his matters. Phil has forged a remarkable network of clients and continues to be the first phone call for clients who require excellent advice when faced with a legal dilemma.
With over 25 years' experience specialising in Family Law, Suzanne is both an accomplished Family Law litigator and an accredited mediator. Suzannes' knowledge and well-balanced skill set, combined with her naturally caring approach, underpins her ability to work with clients to create solutions tailored to each unique situation.
Tom is an impressive insolvency and commercial litigation lawyer. His array of experience includes all aspects of insolvency & restructuring, equity & trusts and commercial dispute resolution. Tom's ability to absorb information and apply critical thinking to a client's legal issue enables him to offer tailored advice in an efficient manner supporting his client's to arrive at the right commercial outcome quickly.