North Quarter Lane Chambers is pleased to announce that seven of its members have been recognised in the nineteenth edition of the Australian Financial Review’s The Best Lawyers in Australia™ 2027.
This year, Simon Couper KC and Patrick O’Shea KC have each been awarded the highly regarded “Lawyer of the Year” distinction. This honour is awarded to a single lawyer in each practice area and geographic region, based on the highest peer feedback, underscoring the significance of their achievement. Simon was recognised in Insolvency and Reorganisation Law, and Patrick in Construction and Infrastructure Law.
Patrick O’Shea KC has also been recognised across multiple practice areas, including Bet-the-Company Litigation, Competition Law, Construction and Infrastructure Law, and Litigation. His continued inclusion over the past 16 years reflects his longstanding reputation for excellence in complex, high-stakes matters.
We are delighted to celebrate the first-time recognition of two members:
Ed Goodwin KC – Insolvency and Reorganisation Law
Jeff Otto KC – Trusts and Estates
Several members have also been recognised for the second consecutive year:
Simon Couper KC – Insolvency and Reorganisation Law and Insurance Law
Fiona Lubett – Construction and Infrastructure Law
Bridget O’Brien – Construction and Infrastructure Law, Commercial Law, and Litigation
In addition, Bruce Wacker has once again been named in The Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Australia™, recognised in Insolvency and Reorganisation Law and Litigation. This acknowledgement highlights his growing practice and future leadership at the Bar.
Further to these individual honours, North Quarter Lane Chambers has again been included in Best Law Firms in Australia, marking the sixteenth consecutive year of recognition. This continued inclusion reflects the depth, strength, and consistency of expertise across Chambers.
We congratulate all recognised members on this outstanding achievement.
 Simon Couper KC |
 Patrick O’Shea KC |
 Ed Goodwin KC |
 Jeff Otto KC |
 Fiona Lubett |
 Bridget O’Brien |
 Bruce Wacker |