This listing details leading Australian Senior Counsel and Junior Counsel practising within the areas of native title and cultural heritage matters. It is compiled on the back of feedback from solicitors practising within these areas.
Graham Hiley QC was the clear standout amongst Australia’s native title barristers. Referred to as the “seminal authority”, the “first port of call” and the “duck’s nuts” Hiley’s manner, intellect and advocacy were all praised.
Amongst juniors Stephen Wright was noted for his work on behalf of the WA government and a “solid choice every time” while the regard for Helen Bowskill was so strong that one individual commented “I’d only ever go elsewhere if she wasn’t available”. Nathan Jarro and Josh Creamer, both of whom possess indigenous heritage, were also noted.
Senior Counsel
Market Leader
Graham Hiley QC – Jeddart Chambers, Brisbane
Leading
Vance Hughston SC – Sixth Floor Windeyer Chambers, Sydney
Darryl Rangiah SC – 30 West Chambers, Brisbane
Recommended
Peter Flanagan SC – Level 10, Inns of Court, Brisbane
Sturt Glacken SC – Owen Dixon Chambers West, Melbourne
Ron Merkel QC – Melbourne Chambers, Melbourne
Sarah Pritchard SC – Eleven Wentworth Chambers, Sydney
Ken Pettit SC – Francis Burt Chambers, Perth
Peter Quinlan SC – Francis Burt Chambers, Perth
Junior Counsel
Preeminent
Helen Bowskill – Level 24, 239 George St, Brisbane
Stephen Wright – Francis Burt Chambers, Perth
Leading
Chris Athanasiou – 22 Goldieslie Road, Indooroopilly, Brisbane
Andrew Preston – Jeddart Chambers, Brisbane
Recommended
Joshua Creamer – Griffith Chambers, Brisbane
Nathan Jarro – Level 28 West, Santos House, Brisbane
Margaret McLennan – Fullagar Chambers, Brisbane
Susan Phillips – 13th Floor St James Hall, Sydney