Francis Burt Chambers is pleased to share that the following members have been recognized by their peers in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers in Australia for their high calibre of work:
John Hockley – Trusts and Estates, and Wealth Management / Succession Planning Practice
Brian Millar – Alternative Dispute Resolution, Construction / Infrastructure Law, International Arbitration, and Litigation
Mark Gerus – Alternative Dispute Resolution, Litigation Law, Mining, Native Title Law, Natural Resources Law, Oil and Gas Law, and Water Law
Jonathon Slack-Smith -Smith – Litigation
Shane Stewart – Corporate /Governance Practice, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, and Corporate Law
Joel Sheldrick – Insurance Law, and Personal Injury Litigation
In addition to this the following members have also been recognised by their peers in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers in Australia: Ones to Watch:
Douglas Johnson – Litigation
Liam Nicholls – Litigation
Please join us as we congratulate our members on their achievements.