The Doyle’s Guide 2026 listing of leading Queensland Insolvency Law Barristers details Senior Counsel and Junior Counsel practising in insolvency, restructuring, bankruptcy and debt recovery matters in the Queensland legal market who have been identified by Queensland’s insolvency and commercial litigation solicitors for their expertise and abilities in these areas.

Senior Counsel – Leading
John Peden KC

Senior Counsel – Recommended
Simon Couper KC
Damien O’Brien KC
Ed Goodwin KC

Junior Counsel – Preeminent
Bruce Wacker

John Peden KC

Simon Couper KC

Damien O’Brien KC

Ed Goodwin KC

Bruce Wacker

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Throughout his career, Ron has exemplified the highest standards of advocacy, professionalism, and service, earning the respect of colleagues, clients, and the judiciary alike. His legacy extends far beyond the courtroom, reflecting a lifelong commitment to legal excellence, education, and the advancement of the profession.

Admitted as a solicitor in 1972, Ron established an exceptional career in commercial and insurance law, serving as Senior Partner and Chairman of Partners in Queensland at Minter Ellison before being called to the Bar in 2005. Appointed Queen’s Counsel in 2015, he developed a highly respected commercial practice with special expertise in insurance law. Alongside his practice, Ron has made an enduring contribution to the profession through leadership roles with the Queensland Law Society, the Law Council of Australia, and the Bar Association of Queensland, particularly in the areas of legal ethics and professional standards.

Ron’s contribution to legal scholarship has been equally significant. As co-author of The Law of Liability Insurance, now in its fourth edition, and through articles cited by the High Court of Australia, he has helped shape the development and understanding of insurance law in Australia. A passionate educator, Ron has also devoted many years to teaching and mentoring the next generation of lawyers through his work with universities and the profession.

As Ron concludes this remarkable chapter, the members and staff of North Quarter Lane Chambers extend their sincere thanks for his outstanding contribution to Chambers, the Bar, and the broader legal profession. His lively and inventive sense of humour will be particularly missed. We wish him every happiness, good health, and success in his well-earned retirement.

Ron Ashton

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Rebekah has a broad civil practice that spans both commercial and public law. She has experience across a wide range of commercial matters, including contractual claims, regulatory proceedings, insolvency and bankruptcy, and disputes in the energy and resources sector.

Prior to her call to the Bar in 2025, Rebekah practiced principally in commercial litigation and insolvency at Allens. From 2015 to 2016, Rebekah was Associate to the Honourable Justice Peter Applegarth AM in the Supreme Court of Queensland. She holds a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Queensland.

Rebekah’s Areas of Practice:

• Administrative Regulatory and Public Law
• Appellate
• Banking
• Class Actions
• Commercial Law
• Corporations
• Energy, Resources and Native Title
• Equity, Trusts and Succession
• Insolvency
• Insurance and Professional Negligence
• Media and Intellectual Property
• Property and Planning

NQLC is excited to welcome Rebekah and looks forward to her valuable contributions to Chambers.

Rebekah Oldfield

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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

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Prior to being called to the bar, Chris practised in dispute resolution, commencing his career in Corrs Chambers Westgarth’s Projects (litigation) team and most recently employed as a Senior Associate at McCullough Robertson Lawyers. In 2020, he was Associate to the Honourable Justice Frances Williams of the Supreme Court of Queensland.

Chris has a broad commercial practice with a particular focus on building and construction litigation and arbitration. He is also experienced in regulatory proceedings commenced under the Legal Profession Act 2007 (Qld). 

Chris’ Areas of Practice:

• Arbitration
• Administrative, Regulatory and Public Law
• Building and Construction
• Commercial Law
• Corporations
• Mediation

NQLC is excited to welcome Chris and looks forward to his valuable contributions to Chambers.

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The Doyle’s Guide 2026 listing of Leading Queensland Intellectual Property & TMT Barristers details counsel practising in intellectual property, defamation, technology, media, and telecommunications matters in the Queensland legal market who were identified by the state’s IP & TMT solicitors  for their knowledge and expertise in the area.

Thomas Jackson and Genevieve Yates have been recognised as Leading Junior Counsel. 

Thomas Jackson

Genevieve Yates

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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

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The Doyle’s Guide 2026 listing of leading Australian Construction & Infrastructure Rankings details Senior Counsel and Junior Counsel  practising within the areas of construction, infrastructure and major projects matters across all Australian legal markets who have been identified by the nation’s construction law solicitors for their expertise and abilities in these areas.

Senior Counsel – Leading
Patrick O’Shea KC

Junior Counsel – Recommended 
Bridget O’Brien

Patrick O’Shea KC

Bridget O’Brien

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The  Doyle’s Guide 2026 listing of leading Queensland Planning & Environment Barristers details Senior and Junior Counsel practising within the areas of planning and environment matters in the Queensland legal market who have been identified by clients and peers for their expertise and abilities in these areas.

Rod Litster KC

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Four members of North Quarter Lane Chambers have been recognised in the Queensland Doyle’s Guide 2026 Construction & Infrastructure Rankings.

The Doyle’s Guide 2026 listing of leading Queensland Construction & Infrastructure Rankings details Senior Counsel and Junior Counsel practising within the areas of construction, infrastructure and major projects matters in the Queensland legal market who have been identified by the state’s construction law solicitors for their expertise and abilities in these areas.

Senior Counsel – Preeminent
Patrick O’Shea KC

Senior Counsel – Recommended
Ed Goodwin KC

Junior Counsel – Leading
Fiona Lubett 
Bridget O’Brien

Patrick O’Shea KC

Ed Goodwin KC

Fiona Lubett

Bridget O’Brien

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