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Lavan’s partners and leading lawyers have been widely recognised in the prestigious legal directory The Best Lawyers in Australia™ (2026 Edition), with thirteen partners and three special counsels being listed.

Lavan has also been strongly represented in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Australia™ (2026 Edition) confirming Lavan’s long standing reputation as a leading, independent Western Australian law firm.

Commenting on today’s release of the Best Lawyers™ recognitions, managing partner Dean Hely said: “Lavan is delighted to see so many of our talented legal experts recognised by Best Lawyers across a wide range of practice areas.  This recognition reflects the commitment these Lavan lawyers have to make a real difference for our clients and the wider community.    

I would also like to extend a special congratulations to the Lavan lawyers included in the ‘Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Australia’ list. We are very proud of these team members who are part of a growing cohort of up and coming industry leaders.”

The full list of Lavan lawyers who have been recognised by Best Lawyers is below:

The Best Lawyers in Australia™ 2026
Perth, Australia

Leith Ayres

  • Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • Insolvency and Reorganization Law
  • Litigation

Peter Beekink

  • Leasing Law
  • Real Property Law

Anka Burns

  • Leasing Law
  • Real Property Law

Ian Curlewis

  • Employee Benefits Law
  • Labour and Employment Law

Bruno Di Girolami

  • Employee Benefits Law
  • Labour and Employment Law
  • Occupational Health and Safety Law

Iain Freeman

  • Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • Insurance Law
  • Litigation
  • Privacy and Data Security Law

Shelley Gepp

  • Insolvency and Reorganization Law

Derek La Ferla

  • Corporate / Governance Practice
  • Mergers and Acquisitions Law

Lawrence Lee

  • Insolvency and Reorganization Law

Alex McGlue

  • Planning and Environmental Law

Paul McQueen

  • Land Use and Zoning Law
  • Planning and Environmental Law

Tim Morgan

  • Leasing Law
  • Real Property Law

Rebekah O’Brien

  • Leasing Law
  • Real Property Law

Robert Shaw

  • Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • Construction / Infrastructure Law

Jennifer Tropiano

  • Leasing Law
  • Real Property Law

Craig Wallace

  • Land Use and Zoning Law
  • Planning and Environmental Law 

Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Australia™ 2026 Edition

Perth, Australia

Rebecca Cain

  • Real Property Law

Isabella Mosole

  • Planning and Environmental Law

Mihali Palassis  

  • Litigation

Mary Roseingrave

  • Family Law

Andrew Sutton

  • Litigation

Jesse Way

  • Construction / Infrastructure Law

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