New Chambers Recognised in Chambers and Partners Asia-Pacific Rankings
New Chambers is pleased to announce the release of the Chambers and Partners Asia-Pacific Rankings, with our floor and members recognised across a broad range of practice areas. We are proud to have maintained our Band 2 ranking for Dispute Resolution: The Bar, reflecting the quality of our advocacy, advisory capabilities, and cross-disciplinary expertise.
Individual Rankings
Dispute Resolution: The Bar
Neil Young KC – Star Individual
Liam Kelly KC – Band 3
“Liam is terrific, a smart man and a careful advocate.”
David McLure SC – Band 3
“David is excellent. He is very technical, considered in court and a great mentor to his juniors.”
Employment: The Bar
Kate Eastman AM SC – Band 1
“Kate is the leading discrimination counsel in the country. She is always available and generous with her time.”
Restructuring/Insolvency: The Bar
Emma Beechey – Band 1
“Emma Beechey is an insolvency expert, and you can’t find a more qualified barrister in Sydney.”
Shipping: The Bar
Gregory Nell SC – Band 1
“Gregory is incredibly thorough, excellent value and is considered in his advice.”
Catherine Gleeson SC – Band 2
“Catherine Gleeson is easy to work with and very thorough.”
Tax: The Bar
David Bloom KC – Band 1
“David is clear in his submissions and easy to work with.”
Chris Peadon – Band 1
“Chris is probably the most experienced junior tax counsel at the Sydney bar. He is very practical and strategic in his comments.”
Luke Livingston SC – Band 2
“Luke Livingston SC is widely recognised for his technical depth and strategic insight in complex income tax disputes.”
Courtney Ensor – Band 2
“Courtney Ensor is respected for her prowess in matters regarding tax proceedings and issues relating to superannuation.”
Michael Cosgrove – Band 2
“Michael is an exceptional junior counsel who we regularly brief on complex matters involving Australian tax law.”
Keni Josifoski – Band 2
“Keni’s real strength is in his advocacy. He is a brave advocate, confident to get up in any case and not hesitant to put difficult arguments.”
Competition/Antitrust: The Bar
Neil Young KC – Band 1
With special mention to Roderick Cordara KC on his inclusion in the UK Bar 2026 Guide as a Star Individual for Tax: Indirect Tax.
Firm Ranking
Dispute Resolution: The Bar – Band 2
“New Chambers is a Sydney set home to over 60 barristers, practising in over 50 practice areas and appearing in court, administrative tribunal and public inquiry proceedings and a variety of alternative dispute resolution processes across Australia and abroad. The chambers’ versatile offering includes strong concentrations of expertise in the financial services and insolvency spheres, and its members include pre-eminent providers of advice and advocacy on taxation and shipping issues. Interviewees are quick to praise the exceptional quality of the advocacy and advice that the set offers. One source notes that the chambers offers exceptional commercial nous and intelligence. Another remarks: The set appears to have immense depth. Clerk and practice manager Angela Noakes is a recommended contact.”
Thank you to our clients for their ongoing trust and support, and to Chambers and Partners for this recognition.
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