Hall & Wilcox

Hall & Wilcox maintains a strong disputes presence across Australia. Practice head Mark Petrucco is widely respected for insolvency and financial services litigation, while chief executive partner Graydon Dowd continues to be sought after for complex commercial disputes. Kathryn Howard is highlighted as a ‘first-class lawyer and excellent strategist’, and David Dickens is commended as ’highly intelligent, diligent and careful’. Penelope Ford brings significant expertise in natural resources and projects disputes. Recent changes include the arrival of Scott Harris from Hogan Lovells in April 2025 and the departure of Tom McMahon in January 2025.