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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