HopgoodGanim Lawyers has achieved its strongest result yet in The Best Lawyers in Australia, with 52 lawyers recognised across 113 listings in the 2027 Edition, marking a record‑breaking year for the firm.
The results also included prestigious individual accolades, with Darrell Jardine recognised as ‘Lawyer of the Year’ for Hospitality and Tourism Law (Brisbane), and James Plumb named ‘Lawyer of the Year’ for Oil and Gas Law (Brisbane).
Notably, 15 HopgoodGanim practitioners were named “Ones to Watch”, highlighting the firm’s continued investment in the next generation of leading practitioners and its strong pipeline of legal talent.
“This is our best year yet in Best Lawyers, and it really reflects the strength of the people across the firm,” said Luke Mountford, Managing Partner of HopgoodGanim Lawyers. “It’s especially pleasing to see such a strong cohort of young lawyers recognised alongside our more experienced practitioners.”
HopgoodGanim also received recognition in the 'Metro Awards', as a top-Listed firm in Brisbane for Land Use and Zoning Law with 5 lawyers included, and a top-listed firm in Brisbane for Family Law, with 9 lawyers recognised.
Our full list of lawyers recognised in The Best Lawyers in Australia 2027:
Lawyer of the Year Awards
- Darrell Jardine, Partner - Hospitality and Tourism Law (Brisbane)
- James Plumb, Partner - Oil and Gas Law (Brisbane)
The Best Lawyers In Australia Awards
- Luke Mountford, Managing Partner - Commercial Law, Corporate / Governance Practice, Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law (Brisbane)
- Alison Ross, Partner - Family Law, Family Law Mediation (Brisbane)
- Andrew Hynd, Partner - Information Technology Law (Brisbane)
- Andrew Tobin, Partner - Employee Benefits Law, Labour and Employment Law, Occupational Health and Safety Law (Brisbane)
- Andrew Vinciullo, Partner - Alternative Dispute Resolution, Construction / Infrastructure Law (Perth)
- Anthony Pitt, Partner - Litigation, Real Property Law (Brisbane)
- Anna Hendry, Partner - Insurance Law, Personal Injury Litigation (Brisbane)
- Brian Moller, Consultant - Commercial Law, Corporate / Governance Practice, Corporate Law, Equity Capital Markets Law, Mergers and Acquisitions (Brisbane)
- Damian Roe, Partner - Energy Law, Mining Law, Native Title Law, Natural Resources Law, Oil and Gas Law (Brisbane)
- Darrell Jardine, Partner - Hospitality and Tourism Law, Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Litigation (Brisbane)
- Don Battams, Partner - Leasing Law, Real Property Law (Brisbane)
- Elizabeth Harvey, Special Counsel - Natural Resources Law, Oil and Gas Law (Brisbane)
- Gemma Chadwick, Special Counsel - Land Use and Zoning Law, Planning and Environmental Law (Brisbane)
- Geoff Wilson, Partner - Alternative Dispute Resolution, Family Law, Family Law Mediation (Brisbane)
- Greg Cox, Special Counsel - Trusts and Estates (Brisbane)
- Greg Hassall, Consultant - Real Property Law (Brisbane)
- Ian Hughes, Partner - Commercial Law (Brisbane)
- James Ireland, Partner - Government Practice, Land Use and Zoning Law, Planning and Environmental Law (Brisbane)
- James Plumb, Partner - Energy Law, Mining Law, Natural Resources Law, Oil and Gas Law (Brisbane)
- Janelle Metcalf, Special Counsel - Leasing Law, Real Property Law (Brisbane)
- Jon Erbacher, Partner - Litigation, Professional Malpractice Litigation, Sports Law (Brisbane)
- Justin Raiteri, Partner - Leasing Law, Real Property Law (Brisbane)
- Kathleen Coggins, Partner - Family Law (Brisbane)
- Kim Hinton, Partner - Banking and Finance Law, Funds Management, Structured Finance Law (Brisbane)
- Lisa Lahey, Partner - Family Law (Brisbane)
- Michael Patane, Partner - Tax Law (Brisbane)
- Michele Muscillo, Partner - Commercial Law, Corporate Law, Equity Capital Markets Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Venture Capital Law (Brisbane)
- Nicole Radice, Partner - Commercial Law, Corporate / Governance Practice, Corporate Law, Equity Capital Markets Law (Brisbane)
- Olivia Williamson, Special Counsel - Government Practice, Land Use and Zoning Law, Planning and Environment Law (Brisbane)
- Paul Betros, Partner - Insolvency and Reorganization Law (Brisbane)
- Paige Edwards, Partner - Trusts and Estates, Wealth Management / Succession Planning Practice
- Robert Tidbury, Partner - Insurance Law, Personal Injury Litigation (Brisbane)
- Robyn Ferguson, Partner - Corporate / Governance Practice, Corporate Law, Equity Capital Markets Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law (Perth)
- Robyn Lamb, Partner - Land Use and Zoning Law, Planning and Environmental Law (Brisbane)
- Ryan Chorley, Partner - Leasing Law, Real Property Law (Perth)
- Sarah Macoun, Partner - Government Practice, Land Use and Zoning Law, Planning and Environmental Law (Brisbane)
- Tim Scanlan, Partner - Commercial Law, Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law (Brisbane)
Ones to Watch Awards
- Cameron Bunney, Associate - Family Law (Perth)
- Chiara Falzon, Associate - Family Law (Brisbane)
- Ellie Neuendorf, Associate - Family Law (Brisbane)
- Elliott Baldwin, Senior Associate - Leasing Law, Real Property Law (Brisbane)
- Emily Ownsworth, Senior Associate - Family Law (Brisbane)
- Isabella Windsor, Senior Associate - Family Law (Brisbane)
- Laura Wainwright, Senior Associate - Family Law (Brisbane)
- Matthew Biles, Senior Associate - Real Property Law (Brisbane)
- Natalie Jones, Senior Associate - Insurance Law, Personal Injury Litigation (Brisbane)
- Sam Aljassim, Senior Associate - Insurance Law, Personal Injury Litigation (Brisbane)
- Samantha Chai, Senior Associate - Family Law (Brisbane)
- Sandra Tran, Solicitor - Real Property Law (Brisbane)
- Shannon Ariens, Associate - Family Law (Brisbane)
- Stacey Rubio, Associate - Family Law (Brisbane)
- Tawnee Dickinson, Senior Associate - Family Law (Perth)
The Best Lawyers in Australia Awards recognise lawyers and their exemplary professionalism across Australia, and includes individual Best Lawyers’ recognitions, ‘Ones to Watch’ Awards acknowledging exceptional lawyers in the earlier stages of their careers, and the ‘Lawyer of the Year’ accolades honouring one outstanding lawyer per practice area in each region.