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- [Navigating Redundancy – Scope & Considerations | Helensburgh Coal Pty Ltd v Bartley [2025] HCA 29](https://www.brandpartners.com.au/news/navigating-redundancy-scope-considerations-helensburgh-coal-pty-ltd-v-bartley-2025-hca-29/) - In times of economic distress or changes in a business’ needs, employers make positions within their organisation redundant, as long as it falls within the meaning of a ‘genuine redundancy’ under Federal law. Section 389 of the Fair Work Act provides - (1) A person’s dismissal was a case of genuine redundancy if: (a) The
- [“First come, first served” VS “You snooze, you lose”: How a Missed Caveat and Procrastination Cost a Lender Priority | KKJA Investments Pty Ltd v Yan Shi [2025] VSC 583](https://www.brandpartners.com.au/news/first-come-first-served-vs-you-snooze-you-lose-how-a-missed-caveat-and-procrastination-cost-a-lender-priority-kkja-investments-pty-ltd-v-yan-shi-2025-vsc-583/) - In September 2025, the Supreme Court of Victoria handed down a decision that should ring the alarm bells of every private lender, mortgage broker, and property lawyer. The case of KKJA Investments Pty Ltd v Yan Shi demonstrated with clarity how a simple failure to register a mortgage or lodge a caveat can overturn the
- [Seminal decision on extending time limit in defamation: civil penalties just as serious as criminal charges](https://www.brandpartners.com.au/news/seminal-decision-on-extending-time-limit-in-defamation-civil-penalties-just-as-serious-as-criminal-charges/) - Brand Partners recently succeeded in an application for the extension of the limitation period to commence an action in defamation at the Federal Court of Australia. Read more below for our latest update regarding Dadon v Fairfax Media Publications Pty Ltd
- [Up in Smoke? What You Need to Know About Victoria’s New Tobacco Laws](https://www.brandpartners.com.au/news/up-in-smoke-what-you-need-to-know-about-victorias-new-tobacco-laws/) - From 1 July 2025, tobacco retailers and wholesalers must be licensed to sell tobacco products in Victoria (see Part 3AA Tobacco Act 1987). Read more below on what information you need to obtain your licence.
- [Who would have thought –High Court’s cost decision prevails](https://www.brandpartners.com.au/insights/who-would-have-thought-high-courts-decision-prevails/) - After 6 years of proceedings at the Federal Court of Australia, on 20 May 2025, the Honourable Justice O’Bryan delivered his judgment on the costs dispute between Swancom Pty Ltd and the Jazz Corner Hotel Pty Ltd & Ors (Jazz Corner Hotel parties) putting a full stop to what began as an allegation of trademark
- [Trust and Transparency: Why Lawyers Shouldn't Profit from the Wills They Draft](https://www.brandpartners.com.au/news/trust-and-transparency-why-lawyers-shouldnt-profit-from-the-wills-they-draft/) - Clients may ask their trusted lawyer to draft their will, and act as an executor. That lawyer or the lawyer’s family member may also be named as a beneficiary. These situations raise significant ethical issues. Lawyers must navigate them with great care to ensure their professional duties remain aligned with the client’s best interests.
- [New Franchising Code of Conduct: What You Need to Know](https://www.brandpartners.com.au/news/new-franchising-code-of-conduct-what-you-need-to-know/) - On 1 April 2025, a new Franchising Code of Conduct will come into effect in Australia, bringing significant changes to the franchising industry.
- [Judges Untouchable? High Court Solidifies Judicial Immunity in Landmark Ruling](https://www.brandpartners.com.au/news/judges-untouchable-high-court-solidifies-judicial-immunity-in-landmark-ruling/) - In a groundbreaking decision, the High Court of Australia has established that all judges, regardless of court level, possess immunity from civil lawsuits arising from their judicial functions. This ruling came in the case of Queensland v Mr Stradford (a pseudonym) [2025] HCA 3 overturning a $309,000 compensation award to a man wrongly imprisoned by
- [Termites eating out of house and home: the Henry v Bentley [2024] case](https://www.brandpartners.com.au/news/termites-eat-them-out-of-their-home-the-henry-v-bentley-2024-case/) - It is crucial to conduct a thorough pre-purchase inspection when buying a home to identify any underlying issues that may not be immediately visible. In particular, a pest inspection is vital for uncovering infestations or structural damage caused by termites or other pests. Repairing pest damage can be both costly and time-consuming, so it’s crucial
- [Short Stay Operators take note - “Airbnb Tax” coming 1 January 2025](https://www.brandpartners.com.au/news/short-stay-operators-take-note-airbnb-tax-coming-1-january-2025/) - What is the Short Stay Levy? From 1 January 2025, many short stay accommodation providers in Victoria will be subject to a short stay levy (Levy), often referred to as the ‘Airbnb Tax’. The Levy is a flat 7.5% of the total booking fees paid, including charges such as cleaning fee and GST, where applicable.
- [Handshake Agreements: Legally Binding or Just a Gesture?](https://www.brandpartners.com.au/news/handshake-agreements-legally-binding-or-just-a-gesture/) - The recent legal proceedings involving Super Retail Group (SRG) highlight the complexities and potential pitfalls of informal agreements, often referred to as "solicitor's handshakes." In a case that has captured attention, former company secretaries Rebecca Farrell and Amelia Berczelly allege that a binding settlement was reached shortly after their termination, based on oral negotiations and
- [“No longer stuck like a gramophone record”- Unfairly sacked workers can claim damages for psychiatric injury](https://www.brandpartners.com.au/news/no-longer-stuck-like-a-gramophone-record-unfairly-sacked-workers-can-claim-damages-for-psychiatric-injury/) - In December 2024, the High Court of Australia overturned a 115-year-old precedent by an overwhelming majority 6-1. It ruled that unfairly dismissed employees can now claim compensation for psychiatric injury which now broadens the scope of employer’s duties to employees at dismissal.
- [Conveyancing simplified: Defining the process and key roles](https://www.brandpartners.com.au/news/conveyancing-simplified-defining-the-process-and-key-roles/) - Made the decision to buy or sell a property but are unsure what to do next? As there are several legal aspects to a property transaction, we highly recommend engaging a solicitor or licenced conveyancer as early as possible to provide advice and step you through the conveyancing process.
- [Keeping up with the Hague: the Australian struggle in registering judgments abroad](https://www.brandpartners.com.au/news/keeping-up-with-the-hague-the-australian-struggle-in-registering-judgments-abroad/) - The human race is connected at an unprecedented level thanks to trade and technology however our judicial systems are not. Registration of an Australian judgment abroad is difficult. Enforcement of a hard-won order is an uphill battle.
- [Liquor Licensing Update: Pay the fine, pay the price (possibly twice)](https://www.brandpartners.com.au/news/liquor-licensing-update-pay-the-fine-pay-the-price-possibly-twice/) - A licensee client of Brand Partners was recently told by Council Planning Enforcement Officers that they shouldn’t “lawyer up” and fight a Planning Infringement Notice in court because payment of the fine “wouldn’t affect their liquor licence”. Regrettably, the Council officer couldn’t have been more wrong. Section 16 of the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998
- [Woodward J's Portier Decision Exposes VCAT's Achilles' Heel](https://www.brandpartners.com.au/news/woodward-js-portier-decision-exposes-vcats-achilles-heel/) - The recent ruling by Justice Woodward in Portier holds profound transformative implications, particularly given his Honours concurrent position at the Victorian Supreme Court rendering this VCAT ruling an essential read for legal professionals and stakeholders alike when understanding VCATS discretion under s77 of the VCAT Act and appropriateness of VCAT as a forum. This judgment
- [Relief Granted Against Unknown Hackers – a Landscape Decision amid a New Cyber World](https://www.brandpartners.com.au/news/relief-granted-against-unknown-hackers-a-landscape-decision-amid-a-new-cyber-world/) - The Supreme Court of New South Wales (‘NSW’) judgment in HWL Ebsworth Lawyers v Persons Unknown [2024], has signified the necessity for the Australian Legal System to adapt to the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity law.[1] The landmark decision reflects the possibility for protections in the way of injunctive relief to refrain unknown defendants from publishing or
- [Have a disability and can't get your OC to adjust the doors?  Supreme Court says it must.](https://www.brandpartners.com.au/news/disabled-and-cant-get-your-oc-to-adjust-the-doors-supreme-court-says-it-must/) - 71-year-old Ms Black moved into an apartment in Travancore and developed disabilities which led to a permanent mobility impairment. For three years, Ms Black asked her Owners Corporation to make it easier for her to access her apartment. She then applied to VCAT for orders requiring adjustment to the building and compensation. The case at
- [Safeguarding Financial Integrity: The Continuing Relevance of the Quincecare Duty](https://www.brandpartners.com.au/news/unveiling-the-quincecare-duty-a-comprehensive-analysis-in-financial-transactions/) - The duty established in the landmark case of Barclays Bank plc v Quincecare Ltd [1] which concerned a bank’s failure to take action when a director defrauded the company’s bank accounts by writing fraudulent cheques, remains a critical weapon in the fight against modern cybercrime for victims trying to recover funds in transactions involving financial
- [Informal wills - Can a Court honour your intentions?](https://www.brandpartners.com.au/news/informal-wills-can-they-honour-your-intentions/) - The recent case of Re Wallace [2024] VSC 22 deals with an application to admit an informal will to probate, sheds light on the complexities surrounding informal wills and the importance of testamentary intentions. Michelle Wallace passed away at the age of 50 following a sudden stroke. Michelle left behind a document dated 22 March
- [High Court decides conduct was not misleading and deceptive: Mitsubishi Motors Australia Ltd & Anor v Begovic [2023] HCA 43](https://www.brandpartners.com.au/news/high-court-decides-conduct-was-not-misleading-and-deceptive-mitsubishi-motors-australia-ltd-anor-v-begovic-2023-hca-43/) - Recap Mitsubishi sought special leave to appeal against the Court of Appeal’s decision in 2023. (You can read more about the Court of Appeal’s decision here: https://www.brandpartners.com.au/news/recent-high-court-decision-mitsubishi-motors-australia-ltd-anor-v-begovic/) Quick recap on the background facts Begovic purchased a Mitsubishi vehicle from a dealership. Shortly after purchase, Begovic noticed that the vehicle consumed more fuel than what was
- [The Legal and Ethical Quandary of Real Estate Referral Fees in Australia](https://www.brandpartners.com.au/news/the-legal-and-ethical-quandary-of-real-estate-referral-fees-in-australia/) - In Queensland, a prominent conveyancing firm has created an alarming advertisement boasting “We have given out over $1 million in cash to our referral partners” igniting a thought-provoking discourse that concerns both legal and real estate sectors in a debate regarding the ethical and legal ramifications of referral fees. The Unethical Aspect While referral fees
- [Legal Guide to Court Etiquette](https://www.brandpartners.com.au/news/legal-guide-to-court-etiquette/) - The recent decision of Amirbeaggi (Trustee) in the matter Billiau (Bankrupt) v Biliau [2023] FedCFamC2G 949 serves as a timely reminder of legal practitioners’ duty of formality before the Court in this age of technology. The case On 4 August 2023, proceedings were commenced in the Federal Circuit and Family Court’s Bankruptcy jurisdiction. In mid-September
- [The Cheikho Case: A Remote Working Reality Check](https://www.brandpartners.com.au/news/the-cheikho-case-a-remote-work-reality-check/) - A recent case decided by the Fair Work Commission, Suzie Cheikho v Insurance Australia Group Services Limited [2023] FWC 1792, gives insight on the surveillance of “working from home” and the duties of employees toward employers who expect performance no different than in a glass office. Key Facts Ms Suzie Cheikho is a former employee
- [Ever Considered Purchasing an Electric Vehicle?](https://www.brandpartners.com.au/news/ever-considered-purchasing-an-electric-vehicle/) - In July 2021, the Victoria Government introduced the Zero and Low Emission Vehicle Distance-based Charge Act 2021 (Vic) (ZLEV Act) which required electric vehicle owners to maintain a log book of the use of the vehicle and pay an annual charge to the Victorian Government based on the number of kilometres driven in the preceding
- [“Well he would say that, wouldn’t he?” – Giving evidence in Court Series #3](https://www.brandpartners.com.au/news/well-he-would-say-that-wouldnt-he-giving-evidence-in-court-series-3/) - This quote by Mandy Rice-Davies giving evidence at the Old Bailey is immortalised. It is used to point out that when denying an accusation, it is obviously in the accused’s own interests to deny it regardless of whether that denial is true. Wikipedia sums up the scene in Court – “While being cross-examined at Ward’s
- [Liability of administrators of social media pages for defamatory comments or posts made by its members](https://www.brandpartners.com.au/news/liability-of-administrators-of-social-media-pages-for-defamatory-comments-or-posts-made-by-its-members/) - If you post content on a social media page you administrate, and allow comments or third-party party posts, and those posts are defamatory, you might be held liable as the “publishers” of those defamatory comments or posts. The High Court decision of Fairfax Media Publications Pty Ltd v Voller Nationwide News Pty Limited v Voller
- [AI Ethics and Law: Unmasking the Culprit in the Age of AI Advancement and the need for new laws](https://www.brandpartners.com.au/insights/ai-ethics-and-law-unmasking-the-culprit-in-the-age-of-ai-advancement-and-the-need-for-new-laws/) - Who is to blame? Who should be held responsible when AI malfunctions or is used for malicious purposes? How do current laws address these emerging issues? Globally, this topic has garnered substantial attention, yet it remains a subject characterised by each peculiar circumstance.
- [Recent High Court decision – Mitsubishi Motors Australia Ltd & Anor v Begovic](https://www.brandpartners.com.au/news/recent-high-court-decision-mitsubishi-motors-australia-ltd-anor-v-begovic/) - In a case of breaking the law by obeying the law The High Court of Australia has granted Mitsubishi Motors Australia special leave to appeal against the Court of Appeal’s decision finding Mitsubishi guilty of misleading conduct for complying with a fuel labelling law.
- ["Try my question" - Giving evidence in Court Series #2](https://www.brandpartners.com.au/news/try-my-question-giving-evidence-in-court-series-2/) - The Australian Financial Review's headline said it all "How a Packer didn't get his own way". James Packer's grilling at the NSW casino inquiry was portrayed as an existential crisis - "the family's aura of invincibility is fading. The seeds of this crisis were sown long ago.” The AFR observed that over three gruelling days
- [“Recollections may vary” - Giving evidence in Court Series #1](https://www.brandpartners.com.au/insights/recollections-may-vary-giving-evidence-in-court-series-1/) - Prince Harry has come under heavy media criticism about how he gave evidence in his recent phone hacking trial. Rupert Murdoch's hacks spun the Court unfolding drama - In a series of combative exchanges, Harry was repeatedly forced to concede he did not know the answers to Mr Green's questions. The lawyer berated him for
- [Emojis in Court: Decoding Digital Agreements Through a Thumbs-Up 👍](https://www.brandpartners.com.au/news/emojis-in-court-decoding-digital-agreements-through-a-thumbs-up-👍/) - South West Terminal Ltd v Achter Land & Cattle [2023] SKKB 116 EMOJI as signatures In an interesting digital dance between Achter Land and Cattle (Achter) and South West Terminal (SWT), a twist in their longstanding 5-year business relationship emerged. In March 2021, SWTs representative texted Achter a contract for 87 tonnes of flax with a
- [Can you obtain adverse possession against a co-owner?](https://www.brandpartners.com.au/news/can-you-obtain-adverse-possession-against-a-co-owner/) - Have you ever wondered if you could claim sole ownership of a co-owned property if your co-owner moves out? The recent case of Angelo Edward Gianchino v Victoria Elizabeth Gianchino (in Her Personal Capacity and Her Capacity as Executor of the Estate of Susan Martha Gianchino) & Ors [2023] VSCA 162 illustrates that claiming possession
- [In a case of 'putting lipstick on a pig’: Lawyers using ChatGPT for legal work](https://www.brandpartners.com.au/news/in-a-case-of-putting-lipstick-on-a-pig-lawyers-using-chatgpt-for-legal-work/) - ChatGPT – A generative language processing tool, not a search engine Everyone is talking about the ChatGPT which is an artificial intelligence chatbot developed by Open AI which launched on 30 November 2022. ChatGPT is not a search engine, but rather a generative language processing tool. It is trained to generate words from given input,
- [The one (trade mark) that got away: Taylor v Killer Queen, LLC (No 5) [2023] FCA 364](https://www.brandpartners.com.au/news/the-one-trade-mark-that-got-away-taylor-v-killer-queen-llc-no-5-2023-fca-364/) - Our recent success in defending the registration of the Jazz Corner Hotel trade marks had us excited to read this decision between the icon Katy Perry and the Aussie-battler, Katy Perry. The decision is appealed, but it has raised interesting points: the defence of using one's name is not limited to your legal name but
- [Latest High Court decision: Hood v Down Under Enterprises International Pty Limited & Hood v New Directions Australia Pty Limited [2023] HCA 12](https://www.brandpartners.com.au/news/latest-high-court-decision-hood-v-down-under-enterprises-international-pty-limited-hood-v-new-directions-australia-pty-limited-2023-hca-12/) - Calderbank offers This latest High Court decision reaffirms Brand Partners ethos for “dispute resolution” – make offers early and go hard – as this is a basic risk management strategy. You are effectively taking out an insurance policy and for want of a better cliché – hedging your bets. This latest decision explores the effectiveness
- [Latest decision by the Full Court of the Federal Court: New Aim Pty Ltd v Leung [2023] FCAFC 67 (10 May 2023)](https://www.brandpartners.com.au/news/latest-decision-by-the-full-court-of-the-federal-court-new-aim-pty-ltd-v-leung-2023-fcafc-67-10-may-2023/) - Expert Advice Most cases require a party to submit an expert report in legal proceedings. There are strict rules about instructing and submitting expert reports to Court. What is an expert? An expert is a witness who has specialised knowledge in a particular field. Their role is to objectively assist a court in informing the
- [Recent NSW Court of Appeal decision – who bears the evidentiary burden in combustible cladding claims?](https://www.brandpartners.com.au/news/recent-nsw-court-of-appeal-decision-who-bears-the-evidentiary-burden-in-combustible-cladding-claims/) - Case note on Owners SP 92450 v JKN Para 1 Pty Limited [2023] NSWCA 114 Following the Lacrosse decision[1] where the Supreme Court of Victoria found that the architect, the building surveyor, the fire engineering consultant and the individual who caused the fire were liable to pay damages to the owners - not the builder
- [Do I have to allow the builder back to fix defects?](https://www.brandpartners.com.au/news/do-i-have-to-allow-the-builder-back-to-fix-defects/) - Owners are required to be reasonable in their dealings with builders post-construction –even if you don’t really want the builder to come back and fix what shouldn’t have been defects in the first place. There are processes in new home contracts which allow for builders to return to site within several months to have the
- [Covid-19 Contracts - were you "ready, willing and able" to carry on the business?](https://www.brandpartners.com.au/news/covid-19-contracts-were-you-ready-willing-and-able-to-carry-on-the-business/) - Did you enter into a contract during the Covid-19 pandemic? If so, was your ability to complete any obligations under the contract impeded by the public health orders? Finally, three years since the Covid-19 pandemic completely changed the way the business world operates, we have a High Court decision that clarifies how contractual obligations to
- [Residential Tenancies Update: When is a pipe not a pipe? When it’s a sex toy](https://www.brandpartners.com.au/insights/residential-tenancies-update-when-is-a-pipe-not-a-pipe-when-its-a-sex-toy/) - In 1929, when surrealist painter René Magritte painted a picture which shows a pipe and states “This is not a pipe”, little did he know his surrealism would play out in VCAT 90 years later. Indeed, VCAT held that ice pipes left behind by a tenant were in fact sex toys.
- [Litigation Update: Can I accept your offer?: Making your Calderbank offers more effective](https://www.brandpartners.com.au/insights/litigation-update-can-i-accept-your-offer-making-your-calderbank-offers-more-effective/) - “Calderbank” offers are a flexible and effective tool in civil litigation to try to settle a case, and also – if the offer is not accepted – can give the client more favourable treatment on legal costs than they would have had otherwise.1 However, there has been some doubt about how definite a Calderbank offer
- [Liquor Licensing Update: Renewals](https://www.brandpartners.com.au/news/liquor-licensing-update-renewals/) - Reminder that liquor licensees must pay their annual licence renewal fee on or before 31 December 2019.
- [Creditor's Statutory Demands: Unwelcome Christmas Presents](https://www.brandpartners.com.au/insights/creditors-statutory-demands-unwelcome-christmas-presents/) - Especially at Christmas and New Year, Creditor’s Statutory Demands can be a challenge. We take a little time to give a refresher on this document, which demands that a company pay a debt within 21 days (or apply to have the Creditor’s Statutory Demand set aside in that time). The 21 day period continues to
- [Litigation Update: Can I get damages for pain and stress for a contractual dispute?](https://www.brandpartners.com.au/insights/litigation-update-can-i-get-damages-for-pain-and-stress-for-a-contractual-dispute/) - In my 30 years as a solicitor one question clients ask me all the time is whether they can get damages for all the stress and pain they have had to cope with as part of a commercial dispute going wrong? The answer is usually a flat “no”.
- [Litigation Alert: Legal Professional Privilege – a Shield, not a Sword](https://www.brandpartners.com.au/alerts/litigation-alert-legal-professional-privilege-a-shield-not-a-sword/) - The recent decision of the High Court of Australia in Glencore International AG and ors v Commissioner of Taxation and ors [2019] HCA 26 has important implications for individuals and companies whose confidential documents enter the public domain – even where the cause of that disclosure is theft.
- [Litigation Alert: Don’t second guess material prejudice: High Court confirms broad application of s 260A](https://www.brandpartners.com.au/alerts/litigation-alert-dont-second-guess-material-prejudice-high-court-confirms-broad-application-of-s-260a/) - The decision of the High Court of Australia in Connective Services Pty Ltd v Slea Pty Ltd [2019] HCA 33 confirms a broad prohibition against a company providing financial assistance for the purposing of acquiring shares in the company, where that financial assistance is said to materially prejudice the interests of the company or its
- [Hospitality Law: Appropriation of your brand by online platforms](https://www.brandpartners.com.au/insights/hospitality-update-appropriation-of-your-brand-by-online-platforms/) - The growth of online review and food delivery platforms has given rise to new reputational risks for hospitality businesses which can have severe ramifications for goodwill and attracting new customers.
- [10th Anniversary of the word ‘Granola’ in Australia](https://www.brandpartners.com.au/news/10th-anniversary-of-the-word-granola-in-australia/) - This is a perspective and a look back in time of a small part of Australian history about how the American and wholly made-up word “granola” became ubiquitous on the breakfast menus of Australian cafes and the supermarket shelves and Brand Partners role in the etymology of the word Granola. It has been a fascinating
- [Near enough is NOT good enough when it comes to procedural irregularity](https://www.brandpartners.com.au/insights/near-enough-is-not-good-enough-when-it-comes-to-procedural-irregularity/) - A decision-makers duty to provide procedural fairness must be strictly adhered to, or else failure to comply with procedural requirements will result in that decision being declared a nullity.
- [Protecting yourself from cyber fraud](https://www.brandpartners.com.au/insights/protecting-yourself-from-cyber-fraud/) - Cyber fraud continues to increase in frequency at alarming rates. Login credentials obtained by hackers are regularly sold on the dark web by criminals. Business email compromise (‘BEC’), where victims are duped into making transactions by criminals impersonating someone they know directing them to process a transaction, is an ever-present risk to individuals and businesses.
- [Dysfunctional not-for-profit organisations – what are the options?](https://www.brandpartners.com.au/insights/dysfunctional-not-for-profit-organisations-what-are-the-options/) - The answer to this question all depends on the Australian state or territory in which the association was incorporated. In some states, you have rights just like a shareholder in a company and in other states, a disgruntled member only has the option of seeking the winding up of a dysfunctional association.
- [Restraints of trade: What is most important?](https://www.brandpartners.com.au/insights/restraints-of-trade-what-is-most-important/) - Restraints of trade in employment contacts are controversial. Complex matrixes of restrictions based on time and geographical areas are commonly being held by Courts not to be enforceable. In this article, we look at the key components of your business that need to be protected in the case of a departing employee.

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## Team

- [Nesreen Dabis](https://www.brandpartners.com.au/team/nesreen-dabis/) - Nesreen graduated from Monash University with a Bachelor of Laws (Honours), minoring in Management. She completed her Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice at the Leo Cussen Centre for Law. With a strong interest in commercial law, Nesreen is passionate about the intersection between business and the law, particularly in the areas of employment relations and
- [Kubra Zeynep Gungor](https://www.brandpartners.com.au/team/kubra-zeynep-gungor/) - Kubra graduated from Monash University with a Bachelor of Laws and Global Studies (Honours), specialising in International Relations. She completed her legal training at the Leo Cussen Centre for Law. Kubra is interested in practicing in commercial and civil litigation, and assisting not-for-profit organisations. Kubra is drawn to international law and politics, eager to explore Litigation
- [Adam Cooke](https://www.brandpartners.com.au/team/adam-cooke/) - Adam is an experienced commercial lawyer with an IT background. He completed his Bachelor of Science (Computers) and Law in 1997 and initially began working in IT before transitioning into the legal field. Adam's legal career has been diverse, starting in a major law firm Media and IT team, subsequently joining the Victorian Government where he
- [Jane Good](https://www.brandpartners.com.au/team/jane-good/) - Meet Jane, an accomplished lawyer with a wealth of experience in corporate counsel and commercial dispute resolution. With a specialty in commercial litigation and a reputation as a formidable opponent, Jane provides expert advice to clients in diverse industries such as: major planning disputes, shareholder disputes, not for profit and incorporated associations issues, insurance, franchising,
- [Tammie Moorhouse](https://www.brandpartners.com.au/team/tammie-moorhouse/) - Tammie is a skilled Accredited Property Law Specialist who practises primarily in Property and Commercial Law. She joined Brand Partners’ litigation team in 2004 where she honed her expertise in contractual and civil disputes, as well as insolvency law. Eventually, Tammie transitioned to the commercial law team, before ultimately finding her passion in property law
- [Jeremy Brand](https://www.brandpartners.com.au/team/jeremy-brand/) - Jeremy heads up Brand Partners’ Commercial Practice. He has undertaken and completed postgraduate studies in Corporate and Securities Law at the University of Melbourne and mediation electives at Bond University. Jeremy is one of a very few practitioners to have been awarded specialist accreditation by the Law Institute of Victoria in both business law and
- [Havva Nur Celik](https://www.brandpartners.com.au/team/havva-nur-celik/) - Havva holds a Bachelor of Laws with Honours and a Bachelor of International Relations (double degree) from La Trobe University. She graduated from the Leo Cussen Centre for Law with an Advocacy Award with Distinction. Havva has broad experience acting in matters across all areas of law, but her practice primarily focuses on civil and Litigation

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