Colin Biggers & Paisley is proud to have been recognised among Australia's 'Best Lawyers' in the prestigious 2026 edition of Best Lawyers in Australia. Additionally, a number of the firm’s lawyers have been recognised as 'Ones to Watch,' further underscoring the firm’s commitment to excellence and leadership in the legal profession.

Best Lawyers is a widely respected peer-based listing that captures the opinion of many leading lawyers regarding the professional abilities of their colleagues within the same geographical and legal practice areas. Recognition in this publication is widely regarded by clients and legal professionals alike as a mark of distinction and expertise.

In a testament to our strong standing in the legal community, a record 68 Partners, Special Counsel, Senior Associates, and Lawyers have achieved a total of 157 listings across 33 areas of law. This includes 31 new listings, with 16 in the 'Best Lawyers' category and 10 in the 'Ones to Watch' category.

We are particularly proud to announce that partners, Andrew Probert and Greg Skehan, are recipients of the 'Lawyer of the Year' awards in their respective areas of expertise. Andrew has been recognised for Legal Malpractice Litigation and Greg for Professional Malpractice Litigation.

53 Colin Biggers & Paisley lawyers are recognised as 'Best Lawyers' in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers in Australia.

Sydney, AU

Paul Bannon
Construction / Infrastructure Law
Insurance Law
Personal Injury Litigation
Product Liability
Litigation
Professional Malpractice Litigation

Keith Bethlehem
Insurance Law
Litigation
Professional Malpractice Litigation

Gavin Creighton
Insurance Law
Personal Injury Litigation

Nick Crennan
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Construction / Infrastructure Law

Claire Day
Real Property Law

John Douglas
Real Property Law

Simon Fraser
Energy Law
Mining Law
Natural Resources Law

Peter Harkin
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Insolvency and Reorganisation Law
Litigation
Trusts and Estates

Scott Hedge
Insolvency and Reorganisation Law
Litigation

Stuart Hetherington
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Insurance Law
Shipping and Maritime Law
Trade Law
Transportation Law

Debbie Kaminskas
Insurance Law

David Kennedy
Hospitality and Tourism Law

Brad Kermond
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Litigation
Construction / Infrastructure Law

David Miller
Insurance Law
Product Liability Litigation

Peter Moran
Insurance Law
Professional Malpractice Litigation
Health and Aged Care Law

Andrew Murray
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Construction / Infrastructure Law
Litigation

Todd Neal
Planning and Environmental Law

Jonathan Newby
Professional Malpractice Litigation
Alternative Dispute Resolution

Jane O'Neill
Construction / Infrastructure Law
Insurance Law

Laura Reisz
Insurance Law
Professional Malpractice Litigation

Michael Russell
Insurance Law
Litigation
Alternative Dispute Resolution

Greg Skehan
Class Action Litigation
Construction / Infrastructure Law
Insurance Law
Litigation
Professional Malpractice Litigation

Stephen Thompson
Shipping and Maritime Law
Transportation Law
Commercial Law

Leanne Walker
Real Property Law

Patrick Boardman
Class Action Litigation
Insurance Law
Professional Malpractice Litigation

Lana Remedi
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Personal Injury Litigation

Brisbane, AU

Ben Caldwell
Planning and Environmental Law
Land Use and Zoning Law

Matthew Castley
Government Practice
Leasing Law
Real Property Law

Rebecca Castley
Leasing Law
Real Property Law

Patrick Cavanagh
Insurance Law
Personal Injury Litigation
Professional Malpractice Litigation

Nadia Czachor
Planning and Environmental Law

Vijay Edwards
Personal Injury Litigation

Megan Kavanagh
Education Law
Employee Benefits Law
Government Practice
Health and Aged Care Law
Labour and Employment Law

Jon Meadmore
Commercial Law
Corporate Law

Rhett Oliver
Hospitality and Tourism Law
Real Property Law

Glen Williams
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Litigation

Melbourne, AU

Philip Atkin
Insurance Law
Legal Malpractice Litigation
Professional Malpractice Litigation

Timothy Coghlan
Insurance Law

David Grant
Insolvency and Reorganisation Law
Litigation
Product Liability Litigation

Vanessa Kemp
Insurance Law
Litigation
Personal Injury Litigation
Product Liability Litigation
Professional Malpractice Litigation
Legal Malpractice Litigation

Patrick Monahan
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Education Law
Insurance Law
Legal Malpractice Litigation
Litigation
Professional Malpractice Litigation

David Passarella
Litigation

Andrew Probert
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Insurance Law
Legal Malpractice Litigation
Shipping and Maritime Law
Transportation Law

Cathryn Prowse
Education Law
Insurance Law
Occupational Health and Safety Law
Professional Malpractice Litigation
Employee Benefits Law
Labour and Employment Law
Litigation

Andrew Tulloch
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Aviation Law
Insurance Law
Shipping and Maritime Law
Trade Law
Transportation Law

Patrick Tuohey
Insurance Law
Legal Malpractice Litigation
Litigation
Professional Malpractice Litigation

Nigel Watson
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Insolvency and Reorganisation Law
Trusts and Estates

Scott Krischock
Insurance Law
Professional Malpractice Litigation

20 Colin Biggers & Paisley practitioners are recognised as 'Ones To Watch' in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers in Australia.

Sydney, AU
Anthony Landro
Real Property Law

Elyse Di Stefano
Real Property Law

Isabella Johnston
Construction / Infrastructure Law

Mollie Hunt
Planning & Environmental Law

Natasha Messing
Mergers and Acquisitions Law

Nelson Ridges
Insurance Law

Simone Rizzuto
Insurance Law

Brisbane, AU
Angela Spear
Real Property Law

Jack Hamilton
Insurance Law
Personal Injury Litigation

Lois Bullen
Insolvency and Reorganisation Law

Madeleine Copley
Real Property Law

Megan Dudley
Insurance Law
Litigation
Personal Injury Litigation

Sam Harvey
Insurance Law

Stephen Webb
Real Property Law

Melbourne, AU
Jack Golding
Insurance Law
Litigation

Alex Kuraica
Litigation

Dilusha Jayasekara
Insurance Law

Marina Basile
Real Property Law

Selcuk Gokmen
Insurance Law

Victoria Skeats
Insurance Law