OUR TEAM

David has had extensive experience in construction and engineering law, professional liability, contract mining, administrative law, arbitrations, joint ventures, occupational health & safety, and resources project development generally.

His work in these areas has covered many significant and diverse matters within Australia and overseas. In acting on the Murrin Murrin arbitration from 2000 to 2004, and most recently on the Ichthys Project, he was involved in some of the biggest disputes ever conducted in Australia. His clients have included major engineering and construction contractors, major Australian mining companies, defence contractors, insurance companies and government bodies.

David has also appeared as counsel in all Western Australian courts, the Federal Court and in a number of domestic and international arbitrations. He has also managed litigation in the High Court of England and Wales. He holds a Professional Certificate in Arbitration from the University of Adelaide, was the State President of the Western Australian Branch of AMPLA Ltd from 2008 to 2011, and President of AMPLA for the year 2014/2015.

Doug has had extensive experience in many areas of law including real property, property development law, strata titles law, conveyancing and settlements, finance and securities, leasing, planning and environmental law, corporations law and business associations, commercial law, construction law, commercial litigation and alternative dispute resolution, contract law, statutory interpretation, franchising, administrative law, recoveries, insolvency, trusts, trade practices and competition and consumer law, insurance and torts law, public and professional liability and general legal services.

His work in all these areas has covered many major commercial and litigious matters and has involved a very wide range of international, national, governmental and local clients. Doug has acted and continues to act as a director of a number of public companies.

He has also appeared as counsel in all Western Australian and federal courts (including the High Court) and tribunals on a very wide range of commercial and other litigation matters. Doug was recently included in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in Australia ™ for Real Property Law and has been recognised by Best Lawyers since 2021.

Michelle has had extensive experience and an excellent reputation in the areas of corporations law (including ASX listings, fundraisings – initial public offerings and non‑renounceable and renounceable rights issues – corporate restructures, corporate compliance, shareholders agreements and notices of meeting), acquisitions and divestments of companies and businesses, real property law (including the drafting and negotiation of industrial and commercial leases, land sales and purchase agreements and building contracts), contract law, general commercial law, statutory interpretation and goods and services tax.

Her work in all these areas has covered many major matters and has involved a very wide range of international, national, government and local clients and various ASX listed companies.

Michelle also serves as both a trustee and solicitor for the SAS Resources Fund and its associated Trusts.

Chris has extensive experience in a wide range of commercial litigation matters. Chris has acted in a vast range of matters involving contract, real and personal property, sales of land, corporations, insolvency (corporate insolvency and personal bankruptcy), mortgages and securities, trade practices (including misleading or deceptive conduct and competition law), equity (including unconscionable conduct and fiduciary duties), town planning, torts (including negligence) law and the interpretation of various statutes. Chris’ clients value both his legal acumen and his strategic nous.

In addition to providing advice, Chris has acted (both as solicitor and as counsel) in proceedings in various Western Australian and Federal Courts and Tribunals and in alternative dispute resolution (e.g. mediation and arbitration) procedures.

Kate commenced her career practising in commercial litigation before transitioning exclusively to front-end commercial law. This experience allows Kate to give well-informed strategic and legal advice.

Kate has experience in a wide range of commercial and corporate matters. Known for her attention to detail and modern commercial approach, she primarily practices in real estate, with a focus on property acquisitions and divestments, and commercial leasing (retail, office, industrial and general commercial).  Kate also has experience in business sales and purchases, PPSR matters, option agreements, corporations law (including non-renounceable and renounceable rights issues and shareholders agreements) and other general commercial and corporate law matters.

Adam has experience in a broad range of commercial litigation matters, having acted for individuals, companies and their directors, in respect of contractual claims, misleading or deceptive conduct matters, partnership disputes, insurance matters, Corporations Act matters, Security of Payment matters, and equitable actions such as breach of fiduciary duties and unconscionability. Adam is known for his calm and assured approach to disputes resolution.

Adam has dealt with a range of complex matters and represented clients in all Western Australian courts, the Federal Court and the High Court.

Maha has represented clients in a variety of construction disputes, including delay construction claims and variation disputes, as well as defect liability claims. In doing so, Maha has been involved in proceedings in all Western Australia courts, the Federal Court of Australia, construction contract claims and expert determinations. She has also been involved with the defending of building and construction prosecutions. Maha recently worked on the massive Ichthys dispute. She was deeply involved in all aspects of the dispute, from discovery, witness, and expert preparation, and general file management.

In addition to her practice in construction, Maha has been involved in a variety of disputes with respect to property law, insolvency and bankruptcy. Maha also speaks conversational Arabic.

Karen has over 30 years of experience in the legal industry. Her role as General Manager encompasses practice management, professional development and compliance, policy and procedure development and management, human resource management, firm finance, budgeting and operations, resource management, and business development and management.

In addition to her management role, Karen also has over 20 years’ experience as a paralegal, particularly in mortgage and debt recovery.

Karen is focussed on staff and client satisfaction. She aims to provide staff with a flexible yet efficient working environment, and is always looking at ways to improve firm technologies and employee satisfaction, which ultimately results in better service for our clients.

Michelle joined Solomon Brothers in December 2003, but has been in the conveyancing industry since 1997, having previously worked at a busy settlement agent practice and in a legal settlements section, largely arranging settlements for both the seller and purchaser, preparing bank mortgage and attending to settlement of financial transactions.

Michelle obtained her Real Estate Settlement Agent’s License in 2005 and manages our settlements team. She has significant experience in residential, rural, commercial and related party settlements, including some of Perth’s largest subdivisions and off-the-plan sales.

Michelle has built a strong client base and consistently receives repeat business and referrals from satisfied customers. Michelle also receives many referrals from Real Estate Agents and Finance Brokers, who are more than satisfied with the effort and lengths Michelle is prepared to go to in order to “get the job done”.