We are proud to announce that 20 Carter Newell lawyers have been recognised for their premier expertise by The Best Lawyers in Australia 2026 in its “Lawyer of the Year Awards”, “Ones to Watch”, and listings across more than 20 specialty areas.
Partner Mark Brookes has been named the 2026 Legal Malpractice Litigation Lawyer of the Year – for the third time – and Partner Rebecca Stevens as 2026 Product Liability Litigation Lawyer of the Year – also her third time recognised among these ranks. Senior Associate Emily Holzberger has also been recognised as ‘One to Watch’ for Insurance Law and Personal Injury Litigation.
Congratulations to the following team members listed:
Partners
- Glenn Biggs – Aviation Law; Insurance Law
- Mark Brookes – Legal Malpractice Litigation; Alternative Dispute Resolution; Professional Malpractice Litigation; Insurance Law
- Bronwyn Clarkson – Aviation Law; Real Property Law; Oil and Gas Law; Natural Resources Law
- Peter Dovolil – Personal Injury Litigation; Insurance Law
- Michael Gapes – Ethics and Professional Responsibility Practice; Professional Malpractice Litigation
- Mark Kenney – Construction / Infrastructure Law
- Patrick Mead – Alternative Dispute Resolution; Insurance Law; Construction / Infrastructure Law
- Luke Preston – Alternative Dispute Resolution; Litigation
- David Rodighiero – Litigation; Construction / Infrastructure Law
- Rebecca Stevens – Personal Injury Litigation; Product Liability Litigation; Insurance Law
- Greg Stirling – Financial Institutions; Professional Malpractice Litigation
Consultant
- Stefan Luke – Natural Resources Law; Mergers and Acquisitions Law; Mining Law; Corporate Law; Equity Capital Markets Law; Commercial Law
In-House Advocate
- Brett Heath – Professional Malpractice Litigation; Insurance Law; Alternative Dispute Resolution
Special Counsels
- Allison Bailey – Personal Injury Litigation
- Louise Edmonds – Alternative Dispute Resolution; Litigation; Insurance Law
- Elisha Goosem – Professional Malpractice Litigation; Construction / Infrastructure Law; Insurance Law
- John Grant – Construction / Infrastructure Law
- Andrew Persijn – Insurance Law; Professional Malpractice Litigation
- Elsbeth Reynolds – Professional Malpractice Litigation; Insurance Law
This recognition by Best Lawyers not only reflects Carter Newell’s professional excellence, but also underscores the firm’s commitment to meeting the diverse, specialised legal needs of clients.
To learn more about how our award-winning services can support your success, please do not hesitate to contact us.
