The 2026 listing of leading Australian Insolvency & Reconstruction Junior Counsel details barristers practising in insolvency and reconstruction matters matters across the Australian legal market who have been identified by clients and peers for their expertise and abilities in these areas.
Preeminent
Vicki Bell, List A – Melbourne
Michael Rose, 9 Wentworth Chambers – Sydney
Raini Zambelli, List A – Melbourne
Leading
John Anderson, 9 Selborne Chambers – Sydney
Liam Copley, McPherson Chambers – Brisbane
Nichola Derrington, Quay Central Chambers – Brisbane
Joshua Kohn, Foley’s List – Melbourne
Nicholas Mirzai, 3 St James’ Hall – Sydney
Karen Petch, New Chambers – Sydney
Long Pham, Quayside Chambers – Perth
Carrie Rome-Sievers, List G Barristers – Melbourne
Simon Rubenstein, Greens List – Melbourne
Sean Russell, Level Twenty Seven Chambers – Brisbane
Bridget Slocum, Greens List – Melbourne
Bruce Wacker, North Quarter Lane Chambers – Brisbane
Paul Walker, Shoreline Chambers – Perth
Recommended
Kat Brazenor, List A – Melbourne
Amanda Carruthers, Foley’s List – Melbourne
Craig Coulsen, Level 16 Inns of Court – Brisbane
Mitchell Downes, Level 10 Inns of Court – Brisbane
Tyneil Flaherty, Murray Chambers – Adelaide
Sally Heidenreich, Murray Chambers – Adelaide
Philippa Honey, Francis Burt Chambers – Perth
Stephanie Hooper, List A – Melbourne
Tim Kentish, Hanson Chambers – Adelaide
Ben Koch, 9 Selborne Chambers – Sydney
Simon Majteles, Francis Burt Chambers – Perth
Michael May, Level Twenty Seven Chambers – Brisbane
Thomas McFarlane, Hanson Chambers – Adelaide
Anthony Messina, Level Twenty Seven Chambers – Brisbane
Nicole Papaleo, List G Barristers – Melbourne
Stephen Phillips, Bar Chambers – Adelaide
Alexander Psaltis, Northbank Chambers – Brisbane
Adam Purton, List A – Melbourne
Frank Tao, 9 Selborne Chambers – Sydney
Stefan Tomasich, Quayside Chambers – Perth
Lloyd Wicks, Bar Chambers – Adelaide