North Quarter Lane
North Quarter Lane Chambers is one of the largest and most experienced commercial barristers’ chambers in Brisbane, Queensland.
The thirty-one members, including nine King’s Counsel, are based at the heart of the Brisbane court precinct. They have exceptional talent, offering expertise in a wide range of practice areas and types of dispute resolution. With an average of 15 years experience at the Bar, our barristers’ chambers is among the most experienced in Brisbane. The members also bring extensive prior experience, as solicitors, corporate counsel and with statutory agencies.
The silks and junior members are recommended and recognised as leading practitioners in commercial & corporate law including commercial litigation, construction and engineering, planning and environment, insolvency, banking and finance, insurance, resources and energy, judicial and administrative review, revenue, defamation and employment and safety.
North Quarter Lane Chambers’ reputation and that of its members is far-reaching, being recommended in Chambers and Partners, Doyle’s Guide and the Australian Financial Review’s The Best Lawyers in Australia™.
Recent News
Chambers’ Members Recognised by Doyle’s Guide
Eight members of North Quarter Lane Chambers have been recognised in the Queensland Doyle’s Guide 2026 for Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
The Doyle’s Guide 2026 listing of leading Queensland Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution Barristers details Senior Counsel and Junior Counsel practising in commercial litigation, dispute resolution and arbitration matters in the Queensland legal market who have been identified by Queensland’s commercial litigation solicitors for their expertise and abilities in these areas.
Senior Counsel – Preeminent
Simon Couper KC
Senior Counsel – Leading
Patrick O’Shea KC
Damien O’Brien KC
Senior Counsel – Recommended
John Peden KC
Ed Goodwin KC
Junior Counsel – Preeminent
Bruce Wacker
Junior Counsel – Leading
Anastasia Nicholas
Junior Counsel – Recommended
Bridget O’Brien
 Simon Couper KC |
 Patrick O’Shea KC |
 Damien O’Brien KC |
 John Peden KC |
 Ed Goodwin KC |
 Bruce Wacker |
 Anastasia Nicholas |
 Bridget O’Brien |
North Quarter Lane Chambers welcomes Chris Clur as a Reader
North Quarter Lane Chambers is pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Clur as a Reader. Read More >