MILLS OAKLEY - Key Persons
Aaron is a well-known planning and environment law specialist - with 25 years' experience in land use planning and development regulation.
Aaron provides practical advice to facilitate urban development and to overcome red tape. He is also an experienced litigator - representing property developers and landowners in Land and Environment Court proceedings on a daily basis. Aaron regularly negotiates major planning agreements with local councils and state government agencies.
Aaron advises and represents property developers, certifying authorities and public sector organisations. Aaron was a member of the Law Society's Environmental Planning and Development Committee from 2009 to 2016.
Aaron has played a role in major legal changes to the NSW planning system since 2009. This has included work as a legal advisor to the NSW Government (on key reforms to the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979) and the Greater Sydney Commission (in relation to the preparation of its district plans and its approval of local strategic planning statements).
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Adam has over 20 years' experience acting for many Australian corporations and government instrumentalities and for multi-national corporations and government organisations throughout the Asia Pacific region.
Adam's experience is across the full range of employment law matters including advice on workplace change and restructuring, employment contracts, termination and unfair dismissal actions, preserving confidential information and IP, enforcement of post-employment restrictive covenants, anti-discrimination actions, workplace health and safety and workplace related advice, policy development and litigation.
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Adrian has over ten years' experience in professional indemnity defence and construction insurance litigation as well as property damage and contract claims, general negligence matters, building and construction litigation, product liability and builder's warranty.
Adrian has expertise in areas of indemnity and policy construction, insurance litigation and residential construction contracts across all Australian jurisdictions.
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Adrienne is a Brisbane-based litigator with almost 10 years' experience across a broad spectrum of commercial disputes and insolvencies. Adrienne has acted in significant, complex pieces of litigation across all Australian Court jurisdictions including the High Court of Australia.
During her years of practice, Adrienne has assisted insolvency practitioners, ASX-listed corporations, small and large business as well as individuals to achieve their commercial objectives. Adrienne has had a particular focus in defamation, insurance and contractual disputes.
Adrienne is well regarded for her diligence, sound technical skills and strategic thinking. Her approach to work is always informed by her client's commercial objectives.
Expertise
Adrienne's expertise includes:
Job Titles:
- Founder of RMS Cloud
- Group Limited ( Owner
Advised the founder of RMS Cloud (cloud-based property management system) with respect to his majority sell down to Advent Partners.
Alesha is a highly experienced and strategic insurance litigator and advisor. Her litigation practice is broad and encompasses most areas of insurance law across all jurisdictions including the District Court, Supreme Court, and Coroners Court, in addition to professional regulatory bodies. Alesha has a particular focus on medical malpractice and professional indemnity claims, and matters with complex liability, indemnity and causation issues.
Alesha also provides front-end technical advice to corporate entities, insurers and underwriters including in relation to policy wordings, policies, indemnities, contracts and risk management strategies.
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Alex has experience in a broad range of insolvency, restructuring, dispute, and debt recovery matters. He has advised insolvency practitioners, directors, creditors and other stakeholder clients on various insolvency, restructuring and commercial issues arising from numerous external administrations, ranging from those involving SMEs to listed corporates. Alex has a particular interest in and extensive experience in unfair preference claims, having acted for both creditors and liquidators in Court proceedings across most States and Territories.
Alex also acts for institutional landlords and corporate tenants in leasing disputes, vehicle manufacturers in product liability claims, and corporate clients in complex debt recovery matters.
Alex brings a client-centric approach to matters that focuses on the bigger picture and adopts strategies aimed at utilising all available resources effectively. He also has a keen interest in insolvency law developments, which he regularly writes about on the Firm's website, in professional publications, and on social media.
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Alexandra is a Partner and co-manages our Brisbane Family and Relationship Law practice. Alex has almost 20 years of experience practising exclusively in family law. Her philosophy is simple - highly personalised, commercial and direct advice. She is a people person who is committed to her clients obtaining the earliest possible resolution of the legal issues arising from the beginning or end of a relationship. Alex places emphasis on ensuring her clients understand all of their options and can make an informed decision in often stressful and difficult circumstances. Alex's expertise and guidance is highly sought after and she is regarded as Preeminent in her field.
Alison has over a decade of experience practicing in the areas of insolvency and commercial disputes across NSW and Victoria.
Alison is valued for her exceptional client service, technical expertise and pragmatic approach, allowing her to achieve timely and commercial outcomes for her clients.
Alison acts for a broad range of clients including insolvency practitioners, secured lenders, government departments, creditors, debtors, company directors and shareholders.
She is presently serving on the Committee of the Women's Insolvency Network Australia (NSW Branch), a not-for-profit organisation that aims to connect and promote women and diversity in the insolvency industry.
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Alissa is an experienced litigator having conducted complex, multi-party litigation in superior courts, including the High Court of Australia. A tough and resilient litigator, Alissa has an outstanding record at achieving out of court resolutions.
Alissa has a broad-ranging practice, specialising in large trust disputes. Clients seek out Alissa for her experience and expertise in efficiently and effectively resolving sensitive and difficult disputes.
Alissa is recognised for her pragmatic approach and attention to detail, and prides herself on her strong communication skills and client focus.
Alissa acts for a wide range of clients including insolvency practitioners, directors, shareholders, SMEs, professional trustees, and high net worth individuals.
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Alwyn specialises in commercial litigation/dispute resolution and corporate and personal insolvency. He is an accredited specialist in Commercial Litigation - Corporations Law. His major work has included complex commercial/insolvency disputes, debt recovery, corporate crime, contractual disputes and professional negligence.
Alwyn has more than 20 years of experience, including 10 years as a barrister, acting for and providing advice to government, insolvency practitioners, directors and individuals on a range of commercial disputes and insolvency matters. Alwyn is known for his commercial approach and applying his extensive experience and knowledge to achieving the best outcomes for his clients.
Alwyn has represented clients in relation to regulatory investigations by various regulators as well as corporate crime matters. His non-government clients include leading insolvency practitioners at KPMG, PWC, BRI Ferrier, KordaMentha, Deloitte, Ferrier Hodgson, RSM and Smith Hancock.
Alwyn has experience and acted in all jurisdictions across Australia and often represents national clients in matters which span jurisdictions.
Alwyn is the editor for the LexisNexis Corporations Law Loose-leaf service.
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Anastasia (Ana) assists clients with all issues arising at the end of marriage, de facto or same sex relationships, including financial and parenting matters.
Andrew has a range of experience in successfully protecting client's interests to reach desired outcomes either by alternate dispute resolution or through the court processes.
Andrew has a reputation for being incisive, energetic and determined - traits which are highly valued by his clients. He has conducted a number of appeals in the High Court of Australia, as well as appeals and trials in the Federal, Supreme, County and Magistrates Courts and also specialist tribunals.
He is renowned for providing exceptional client service, sharp legal and strategic advice and know-how in successfully steering and resolving complex disputes.
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Andrew has over 13 years' experience as a corporate lawyer and has particular experience in advising founders, listed companies and private equity firms on a range of issues, including negotiated cross-border M&A, public company takeovers, equity capital raisings, debt restructuring, joint ventures, interaction with regulators and general corporate/commercial advice.
His recent focus has been directed at mid-market and private M&A and foreign investment into Australia.
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Andrew is a transactional tax lawyer with nearly 20 years' experience advising on major M&A, property and infrastructure transactions.
He is recognised as a leading stamp duty and GST specialist, providing advice on the full range of business and property transactions.
He is known for providing exceptional client service as well as his commercial approach, his ability to explain complex taxation legislation and concepts in simple terms and his ability to resolve disputes with tax and revenue authorities.
Andrew's clients include major insurers, property developers and landowners, domestic and foreign technology companies, family offices and high net wealth individuals.
Andrew has been listed as a Leading Lawyer for Tax in The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2019 and is acknowledged in the directory as, "at the top of his field when it comes to stamp duty and GST issues".
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Angela has over 16 years' experience working in insurance litigation, specialising in the areas of public liability, professional negligence, employment practices liability, product liability and property damage claims.
Angela has acted for many Australian and global insurers, along with self-insured companies and small businesses, to assist with resolving both litigated and un-litigated disputes.
Angela has a special interest in public liability, professional negligence and employment practices liability claims.
Angela is a commercially-minded practitioner with strong negotiation and communication skills. Angela's approach is to attempt to resolve disputes in the most efficient and cost-effective manner whilst achieving strong outcomes for clients.
Annoushka has over 15 years of experience in providing client-focussed, strategic, commercial and innovative legal advice for clients in the property and development sector. Her clients include listed corporations, joint ventures and government development authorities, as well as a range of privately held property developers and commercial entities.
Annoushka's experience includes negotiating, structuring and documenting major urban development projects throughout Australia as well as major mixed use developments, significant urban renewal projects and a wide range of residential developments, including broad acre, mixed use, strata and community title developments. Annoushka is also experienced in matters involving commercial buildings, industrial estates, retail shopping centres, construction contracts and infrastructure agreements.
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Ben has 25 years' experience as a commercial lawyer acting on a range of property transactions including acquisitions, sales, leasing and development of real estate. With a strong background in property development and building / construction, he has unique insights into industry specific issues. He is renowned for his expertise in property development, delivering innovative commercial solutions in relation to complex property matters and providing exceptional client service.
Ben's clients include ASX listed companies, the ACT Government and numerous private developers within the ACT and surrounding NSW region.
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Ben's expertise includes:
Job Titles:
- Construction / Infrastructure Law, Best Lawyers™ Australia
Bhavini is an experienced property lawyer who specialises in real estate capital transactions across a range of asset classes and sectors, including office, industrial and logistics, hospitality, retail and data centre. She acts on market-leading real estate acquisitions and disposals as well as on major leasing, joint ventures and capital partnerships, and other real estate projects.
Bhavini is recognised for the depth of her experience in capital transactions and her ability to balance outstanding legal skills with commercial acumen, in order to deliver successful outcomes for her clients.
Bhavini represents a range of institutional clients, including domestic and foreign real estate investment trusts, real estate funds, sovereign wealth funds, corporations, developers and private equity groups.
Bhavini's experience includes working as senior legal counsel for the transactions team at one of Australia's largest real estate fund managers.
Carly is a Partner in the Mills Oakley Family Law team in Sydney. Carly works exclusively in the field of family law and has significant expertise across a range of matters including property settlements that involve complex financial and corporate structures and third-party issues, parenting matters (both domestic and internationally), binding financial agreements, child support, divorce, as well as family provision matters and estate documentation.
Highly regarded for her insight and ability to identify key issues, she is also a Collaborative Law practitioner and dedicated to working with clients to resolve their family law matters as quickly and effectively as possible without the intervention of the Court.
Carly endeavours to support her clients by providing practical and relevant solutions to their family law issues. She has a genuine interest in striving to achieve outcomes for her clients that provide them with closure following a very difficult stage of their life, individually and for their family.
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Chris is a highly regarded corporate lawyer with extensive experience advising clients on complex transactions, with an emphasis on M&A, both private and public.
He has acted for clients in numerous cross-border transactions and across a broad range of industry sectors. He acts for a range of clients from start-ups to ASX listed companies and offshore investors.
Chris is renowned for his commercial acumen and his exceptional client service. He thrives on assisting clients as a trusted advisor to their business needs.
Expertise
Chris' expertise includes:
Job Titles:
- Partner
- Brisbane / Consultant - Head of China Business Desk
Job Titles:
- Melbourne / Special Counsel
Job Titles:
- Member of the Steering Committee