North Quarter Lane Chambers welcomes its new Reader, Tristan Smith.
Before coming to the Bar, Tristan was a Senior Associate at Herbert Smith Freehills with over a decade’s experience working in Brisbane, London and Sydney.
As a solicitor, Tristan developed a broad commercial practice, with particular expertise in insurance and reinsurance, building and construction, energy and resources, financial services and class actions. A selection of notable cases from his time in practise as a solicitor can be found in his curriculum vitae.
Tristan accepts briefs in all areas of civil and commercial law.
Areas of practice:
- Administrative, Regulatory and Public Law
- Class Actions
- Commercial Law
- Building and Construction
- Property and Planning
- Banking
- Insurance and Professional Negligence
NQLC is excited to welcome Tristan and looks forward to his valuable contributions to the Chambers.

Tristan Smith