Andrew Fox SC
Andrew is one of the new generation of IP silks in Australia with a well deserved reputation for thoughtful advocacy, versatility and the ability to run difficult and complicated trials.'
Noted for being ‘a strong IP floor,’ 5 Wentworth Chambers finds its strengths in a wide range of issues affecting the TMT and IP space, including IP disputes, patent proceedings, trade mark related matters and copyright infringement. Andrew Fox SC appears regularly before the Federal Court in Australia in patent and trade mark oppositions held at IP Australia, and represented the Microsoft Corporation in an appeal concerning an application for a retail following a previous judgement which dismissed Microsoft’s claims for copyright infringement, trademark infringement and contravention of the Australian Consumer Law (Microsoft Corporation v CPL Notting Hill Pty Ltd). Julian Cooke SC frequently acts for clients in the pharmaceutical, telecommunications and mining industries in litigation, while Catherine Bembrick appears both led and unled in patent and trade mark matters. Phoebe Arcus and Edward Thompson are further names to watch.
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- '5 Wentworth is a particularly strong IP floor. I don\'t have any insight on training, but more senior floor members are always very supportive of their juniors and try to get them involved where they can.'
- 'Sarah Tiffen of 5 Wentworth is fantastic.'
- 'Generally, practitioners are of high calibre in terms of legal training and expertise.'
- 'A talented team who are very approachable, highly responsive and also cost effective in the provision of legal services.'
- 'Wentworth Level 5 is an impressive chambers, with strong TMT and IP credentials.'
Anwält*innen
Führende Anwält*innen
Führende Prozessanwält*innen ihres Fachgebiets mit einer langjährigen Erfolgsbilanz in wegweisenden Fällen und breiter Anerkennung von Mandanten und Wettbewerbern. Alle in den letzten zwei Runden zu KCs ernannten Prozessanwält*innen werden weiter unten angeführt.
2024 Silks
Führende Prozessanwält*innen ihres Fachgebiets mit einer langjährigen Erfolgsbilanz in wegweisenden Fällen und breiter Anerkennung von Mandanten und Wettbewerbern. Alle in den letzten zwei Runden zu KCs ernannten Prozessanwält*innen werden weiter unten angeführt.
Führende Juniors
Führende Juniors haben bedeutende Erfahrung in signifikanten Fällen und eine starke Marktreputation sowohl bei Wettbewerbern als auch bei Mandanten, wodurch sie als Prozessanwält*innen der Zukunft angesehen werden.
Robert Clark
Rob’s strengths are his excellent knowledge of the area, ability and willingness to become part of the team and involvement in all aspects of the preparation of a case. He has strong advocacy skills.’
Joseph Elks
Joseph is an impressive junior counsel, who rolls his sleeves up and is not afraid to work hard, has an impressive intellect, and is easy to work with.'
Sam Hallahan
Sam is thorough and highly capable in technical subject matter. His written advocacy is very strong.’
David Larish
David is an exceptional junior barrister. He has a very thorough knowledge of the areas of law in which he practices, he is tactically astute (far beyond his years of call), extremely hardworking and easy to deal with.’
Ben Mee
Ben is technically very strong. He is also a great team player who is always willing to assist and who contributes very effectively.’
Edward Thompson
Edward is exceptionally well prepared. His written closing submissions are stellar. He is always around and responsive when you need him.’