Carter Newell's Best Lawyers 2027 recognition grows with three new listings

Carter Newell is proud to have again been recognised by Best Lawyers in Australia, with 22 of the firm’s lawyers listed across 20 specialty areas of law in the 2027 edition.

Our recognised lawyers span areas of law across insurance, construction / infrastructure, litigation, commercial, natural resources, oil and gas, real property, corporate, equity capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, mining, alternative dispute resolution, and aviation.

This reflects the depth and calibre of specialised legal expertise Carter Newell has built in supporting corporate clients for more than 35 years.

New recognitions in 2027

Adding to much long-standing recognition for the firm by Best Lawyers, we are pleased to announce the following new appearances for 2027:

Best Lawyers – 2027

  • Partner Milton Latta – Insurance Law

Ones to Watch – 2027

  • Sam Cooper – Insurance Law
  • Katie Richardson – Insurance Law

Our recognised lawyers - 2027 edition

The following Carter Newell lawyers have been recognised in the Best Lawyers in Australia (2027 Edition):

Partners

  • Glenn Biggs – Aviation Law, Insurance Law
  • Mark Brookes – Alternative Dispute Resolution, Insurance Law, Legal Malpractice Litigation, Professional Malpractice Litigation
  • Bronwyn Clarkson – Aviation Law, Energy Law, Natural Resources Law, Oil and Gas Law, Real Property Law
  • Peter Dovolil – Insurance Law, Personal Injury Litigation
  • Michael Gapes – Ethics and Professional Responsibility Practice, Professional Malpractice Litigation
  • Mark Kenney – Commercial Law, Construction / Infrastructure Law
  • Milton Latta (new)– Insurance Law
  • Stefan Luke – Commercial Law, Corporate Law, Equity Capital Markets Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Mining Law, Natural Resources Law
  • Patrick Mead – Alternative Dispute Resolution, Construction / Infrastructure Law, Insurance Law
  • Luke Preston – Alternative Dispute Resolution, Litigation
  • David Rodighiero – Construction / Infrastructure Law, Litigation
  • Rebecca Stevens – Insurance Law, Personal Injury Litigation, Product Liability Litigation
  • Greg Stirling – Financial Institutions, Insurance Law, Legal Malpractice Litigation, Professional Malpractice Litigation

In-house Advocate

  • Brett Heath – Alternative Dispute Resolution, Insurance Law, Professional Malpractice Litigation

Special Counsels

  • Allison Bailey – Insurance Law, Personal Injury Litigation, Product Liability Litigation
  • Louise Edmonds – Alternative Dispute Resolution, Insurance Law, Litigation
  • Elisha Goosem – Construction / Infrastructure Law, Insurance Law, Professional Malpractice Litigation
  • John Grant – Construction / Infrastructure Law
  • Andrew Persijn – Insurance Law, Professional Malpractice Litigation
  • Elsbeth Reynolds – Insurance Law, Litigation, Professional Malpractice Litigation

Carter Newell congratulates all lawyers recognised in this achievement. These results are a testament to the calibre of our people and the trust placed in them by their peers across the profession.

To learn more about how our award-winning services can support your success, please do not hesitate to contact us.

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