Accredited experts
Our advisory panel spans multiple jurisdictions. Panellists are selected for their standing in their home market and their expertise in peer-review assessment.
Helen Christinson
Lawyer
Helen is an Accredited Specialist in Criminal Law, recognised as a Leading Lawyer in Doyle's Guide (2025) and nominated New Partner of the Year at the 2024 Lawyers Weekly Awards.
Bill Doogue
Lawyer
Bill Doogue is recognised by Doyle's Guide as a Preeminent Criminal Defence Lawyer in Victoria (2026), one of only five lawyers in the state at this tier. An Accredited Criminal Law Specialist since 1998 with over 30 years' experience.
Peter Francis
Lawyer
Peter is a Partner of FAL Lawyers, which he co-founded with Jenni Lightowlers, and is one of Australia's pre-eminent lawyers on technology commercialisation.
Rosie Francis
Lawyer
Rosie is an experienced commercial litigator, acting in insolvency, bankruptcy, and commercial litigation matters for practitioners, creditors, and companies.
Andrew Jewell
Lawyer
Andrew Jewell holds a Bachelor of Laws with Honours and a Bachelor of Science from the University of Melbourne. He has assisted employees at all levels, from apprentices to Chief Executive Officers, across all employment jurisdictions.
Don Susantha Katugampala
Lawyer
Don Susantha Katugampala is the Founder-principal lawyer of Fairfield Lawyers. A Law graduate of Monash University, Melbourne in 1997, Don is also an accredited Immigration Specialist of the Law Institute of Victoria.
Adrian McKenna
Lawyer
Adrian is a founding partner of Hugo Law Group with over 15 years as a criminal defence lawyer, sought out for Canberra's most high-profile murder, fraud and sexual assault matters.
Rhys Munzel
Lawyer
Rhys advises on technology commercialisation, IP ownership and infringement, IT procurement, and employment law, for research entities, startups, and government departments alike.
Aleecia Murray
Lawyer
Aleecia established AM Legal in 2007 and practises in federal and state jurisdictions, primarily in civil law. She is also a Notary Public, and previously served as an Associate of the Supreme Court of South Australia and with the UNDP in Laos.
Terence O’Brien
Lawyer
Terence is an experienced litigation and liquor licensing lawyer with over 14 years of practice, spanning commercial disputes, property, construction, insolvency, and regulatory investigations.
Julian Ryan
Lawyer
Julian delivers pragmatic, commercially focused advice across corporate and commercial law, with a particular focus on contracting, procurement, IP, and governance.
Darren Sanicki
Lawyer
Darren is principal lawyer and founder of Sanicki Lawyers, which he opened in March 2009. He completed his law degree with honours at Monash University and postgraduate courses in copyright law, trade marks, IP, and industrial designs.
Sanjay Selvakumaran
Lawyer
Sanjay is a specialist civil litigation lawyer with over 15 years' experience in cases against government agencies and insurers, appearing in most Courts including the NSW Court of Appeal and High Court.
Trish Sheedy
Lawyer
Trish Sheedy is one of the few lawyers accredited by the Law Institute of Victoria as a Specialist in Property Law, recognised for her expertise across all facets of property law.
Tom Taylor
Lawyer
Tom is widely regarded as one of the most talented and successful criminal defence lawyers in Canberra and the surrounding regions. He has earned the respect of clients, lawyers and judges through years of dedicated practice to this niche area of the law.
Robert Toth
Lawyer
Robert joined Sanicki Lawyers in 2022. He is an Accredited Commercial and Franchise Specialist with over 35 years of experience, and a regular commentator on the franchising, licensing, distribution and childcare sectors.
Evelyn Toumbourou
Lawyer
Evelyn Toumbourou is an Associate at Gilchrist Connell, practising in employment law and workplace safety law. She is a member of the LIV Workplace Relations Executive Committee.
Darren Wong
Lawyer
Darren Wong founded Planology in 2017 and is a leading planning and environment lawyer with over 25 years of experience, regarded as a specialised advocate before the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal and Planning Panels Victoria.
Perry Q Wood
Lawyer
Perry Q Wood is Immediate Past President of the Australian Institute of Administrative Law. Recognised internationally by Best Lawyers, and consistently ranked by Doyle's and Lawyers Weekly, he is one of Australia's best lawyers.
Jonathan Xian
Lawyer
Jonathan practises primarily in defamation law, litigation and commercial law, having acted on both sides of defamation matters involving major daily newspapers and social media.
Carol Younes
Lawyer
Carol is an Accredited Specialist in Criminal Law and founding partner of Hugo Law Group. She has been recognised as Sydney's sole Market Leader for the second consecutive year, which is Doyle's Guide's most prestigious individual ranking.
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