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Richard began his career with top-tier firms including Phillips Fox, and Cameron McKenna in London. Prior to establishing Ellem Warren Lawyers in 2012, he was a partner of Praeger Batt/Praeger Ellem Solicitors. Richard assists the Corporate and Business Advisory, and Mining and Resources sections of the firm. Past and current clients include Taggart Australia, the ETS Group, O2 Group, CheckUP Australia (trading as General Practice Queensland), Tsuen Fung Property Group, Parsons Engineering, JLF Group of companies, Fortrus Group of companies, Reddog Technology, and Moc Group of companies. Richard’s extensive relationship network has contributed to building the firm through trust and mutually valued long-term relationships. Experience and Expertise Richard has a broad range of expertise utilised for high value clients. Local, national and international clients from various industries seek Richard’s advice. Richard has: grown the firm’s presence in the Mining and Resources sector, including the creation and installation of the Variable Secondment Program, providing cost effective contracts administration, management and formation solutions to the resources and construction sectors; involvement in corporate matters and advisory across all facets of clients’ businesses, including structuring new ventures (shareholders agreement, JV’s); advising on acquisitions, preparing for due diligence/sale; employment and restraint of trade advice; property acquisitions; advised on the effective structures required for establishing a start-up including consideration of intellectual property matters and assisting clients to navigate initial seed funding processes; been principal advisor on the proposed acquisition of an MDL worth approximately $500m. This required creation of a team to oversee structuring, initial contract negotiations and due diligence with a large Chinese SOE, and the client; advised the Ausenco Taggart joint venture on several matters with Rio Tinto, Xstrata, BMA and others and advised the joint venture in relation to a recent restructure; implemented and advised on corporate structures, employment and operational requirements for clients across a wide range of industries, including construction, health, retail, IT, not-for-profit, engineering and property; and advised on joint venture structuring on property investment deals for national and international investors. Richard is an experienced litigator and negotiator, having supervised contractual, property, construction and engineering claims, insolvency matters and disputes through various methods of dispute resolution. Richard, together with Ben Warren and Lewis Napa, leads a strong team of commercially oriented lawyers that have become a tight, client-focussed team. The team is experienced in providing valuable legal and strategic advice to individuals and companies alike at various stages, across a range of practice areas and industries. External Positions and Network Richard was a founding member of the White Cloud Foundation charity, which works to improve access to treatment and increase awareness for depression. Email | LinkedIn https://www.ewnlawyers.com.au/laura-falkner daily 0.75 2025-09-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/615fcefcf67e7141e02c3c4d/8597de31-3383-4324-b57a-2ad02dd2c286/Laura.png Laura Falkner - Laura Falkner Lawyer Laura has been a member of the Ellem Warren Napa Lawyers team since 2017, starting as a paralegal. After graduating with a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) from Queensland University of Technology in 2020, Laura has become a Lawyer working predominantly with our Projects team on client secondment. Throughout their time at Ellem Warren Napa, Laura has worked in all areas of the firm. Particular highlights include working on a $129 million engineering procurement and construction contract, and assisting to resolve a $10 million dispute. Prior to their career in law, Laura studied a Bachelor of Film and Media Screen Production at Griffith University and worked as a production assistant on a range of projects. In their spare time, Laura loves to cook and make homemade pasta, read fiction and do pilates. Email | LinkedIn https://www.ewnlawyers.com.au/callum-purvis daily 0.75 2026-02-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/615fcefcf67e7141e02c3c4d/7500a2b6-3a59-4da1-9b70-3222752eb426/My+project-1+%281%29.jpg Callum Purvis - Callum Purvis Senior Associate Callum Purvis is a Senior Associate at Ellem Warren Napa Lawyers with a commercial and disputes practice focused on the mining, resources, infrastructure and construction sectors, also working in general commercial. He advises on the full lifecycle of major projects and operations, delivering clear, commercially aligned guidance to support continuity, compliance and strategic decision‑making. He has significant experience drafting, negotiating and managing complex commercial contracts, including mining services agreements, construction and project delivery contracts, supply and distribution arrangements, consultancy and services agreements, procurement documentation and related land tenure, native title and cultural heritage matters. He works closely with clients from tender development through to contract administration, claims management, variations and dispute resolution, ensuring contractual frameworks reflect operational requirements and risk appetite. Callum also acts in high‑value disputes and regulatory matters, including contractor performance issues, commercial claims, safety incidents, regulatory investigations and multi‑party project disputes. He has led and managed domestic and international litigation, arbitration and mediation, and regularly assists clients with regulator engagement, enforcement action and compliance strategies. Known for his pragmatic, commercially grounded approach, Callum works closely with senior executives, operational leaders and boards in both external and in‑house capacities. He is valued for his ability to distil complex issues, provide strategic options and support outcomes that align with client objectives and organisational priorities. Email | LinkedIn https://www.ewnlawyers.com.au/corporate-and-business-advisory daily 0.75 2022-12-30 https://www.ewnlawyers.com.au/values daily 0.75 2023-01-31 https://www.ewnlawyers.com.au/dispute-resolution-and-commercial-litigation daily 0.75 2022-12-30 https://www.ewnlawyers.com.au/employment-and-workplace daily 0.75 2022-12-30 https://www.ewnlawyers.com.au/patrick-ronan daily 0.75 2023-02-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/615fcefcf67e7141e02c3c4d/7e3c3579-b6e5-4181-8f98-d57eca1f3ed9/white+square.png Patrick Ronan - Patrick Ronan Special Counsel Patrick brings over 25 years of experience in legal practice spanning across commercial law, finance, construction and project development. With experience in advising large construction and resources companies, Patrick has accumulated extensive expertise. Patrick particularly enjoys construction projects, due to the ability to point to a tangible outcome to see the outcome of hard work. Patrick started his legal career in private practice at Mallesons and Minter Ellison before moving in house with various roles at Mutliplex, BlueScope Steel and Santos. He successfully negotiated an LNG Sale and Purchase agreement for the Santos GLNG project, with a value over $100 billion in 2012. After working in mining, resources and construction, Patrick has developed a special interest in safety at work. Seeing the devastating impacts of a fatality at work, he understands that companies have a duty to protect their employees from harm. In his spare time, Patrick is an avid reader with a penchant for history and languages. He enjoys the farm lifestyle and is looking forward to travelling again. Email https://www.ewnlawyers.com.au/david-carrick daily 0.75 2023-02-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/615fcefcf67e7141e02c3c4d/27242d12-ec25-40af-828e-6d6083eedf91/David+Carrick+-+good.png David Carrick - David Carrick Senior Associate David is a Senior Associate working in our Dispute Resolution & Commercial Litigation and Corporate & Business Advisory practice areas. David holds a Bachelor of Laws from Griffith University (2014) and Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice from QUT (2015). David is a solicitor admitted to the Supreme Court of Queensland and the High Court of Australia. David was previously the retail manager of a busy hotel, and worked in the retail and hospitality industry for 10 years prior to being a solicitor. David brings a broad range of experience to the firm, having assisted clients across different industries including mining, construction, automotive and a wide variety of small to medium enterprises. David assists his clients with commercial advice, shareholder and director disputes, providing advice on contractual terms and obligations, contractual disputes, franchise disputes, business purchases and sales, debt disputes and insolvency, property disputes, preparing terms and conditions, employment disputes (for employer and employees) and advocating for clients in mediation or conciliation. At Ellem Warren Napa Lawyers, David acts for clients in general business advisory matters and in litigation. David regularly assists clients before State and Federal Courts and the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal. In his spare time, David enjoys spending time outdoors on hikes and playing soccer. Email | LinkedIn https://www.ewnlawyers.com.au/ben-warren daily 0.75 2023-02-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/615fcefcf67e7141e02c3c4d/75137963-2f6e-4e77-9db3-ac0866bf1e17/Ben+-+good.png Ben Warren - Ben Warren Director/Principal Ben brings over 20 years of experience managing a wide range of commercial litigation and dispute resolution. With expertise in advising in regard to contract preparation, compliance and governance, employment and workplace issues, asset protection and structuring, Ben is an expert in disputes. He specialises in the construction and resources industries, but also advises clients regularly in the transport, manufacturing and intellectual property fields. Ben provides practical legal solutions to people in business, including really getting to know a client, planning risk mitigation strategies and early intervention. He strives to give clients the luxury of choosing when and how to engage with the legal system - strategically - rather than being ‘swept up’ in it against the client’s will. He has seen numerous occasions where court proceedings, often costing tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars, should have been avoided. His extensive experience and strategic thinking can often resolve an existing dispute to the client’s advantage. Experience and Expertise Ben has acted for a wide variety of clients, including ASX200 listed companies, litigation “virgins”, as well as insurance and finance companies. However, his primary focus for over a decade has been the Construction and Resource industries, where he has developed a deep understanding of the issues, including; Industry specific payments legislation, safety concerns, licensing, insurance and contracting regulations, and contractor-employee issues. Ben’s experience finds him able to advise commercial and corporate based clients on all aspects of their business. Acting regularly for a range of private enterprises, including an insurer, a credit union, a fuel distributor and all levels of the construction industry in debt claims and more complex disputes, including contested guarantees, enforcement and insolvency. Contracts advisory, risk mitigation and regulatory compliance advice in a range of industries, including particularly construction, mining, transport, and financial services. Insolvency and securities disputes, including numerous preference claims, insolvent trading, “shadow director” claims and phoenix activity. A wide range of employment and workplace disputes, including restraints and mis-use of confidential information, employee vs contractor or 'sham' contracting, bullying and sexual harassment issues, dismissal, etc. Ben is currently one of approximately 40 lawyers (from more than 13,000 in Queensland) accredited by the Queensland Law Society as a specialist in commercial litigation. Ben serves as an Advisory Board Member for a Project Management business, Star PMCA, providing strategic direction, legal and industry insights to a market leading commercial project management and developments. Ben is a long-term Rotarian, and a past President of the Rotary Club of Brisbane Mid-City, Club Secretary. He was recognised as a Paul Harris Fellow, awarded for several years’ meritorious service to youth development. Prior to becoming a lawyer, among other things, Ben proudly served in the Australian Army for over 5 years as a Gunner, Command Post Operator, and Forward Observer with 1st Field Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery. Email | LinkedIn https://www.ewnlawyers.com.au/jillian-keys daily 0.75 2023-02-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/615fcefcf67e7141e02c3c4d/a02554ac-6fcc-4180-8a62-163bd7b94c25/Jill-min.png Jillian Keys - Jillian Keys Finance Officer Jillian is the glue that holds the Ellem Warren Napa team together. She oversees all areas of finance and administration including: payroll, accounts payable and receivables, trust accounting, cash management, general ledger, banking and reconciliations. Jillian provides strategic financial analysis for senior management. She has previously worked in the Queensland Government, not-for-profit organisations and private enterprise. Jillian likes to volunteer and give back to the community. She is currently volunteering for The Ipswich Hospital Foundation and New Hope Church at Gatton. In her down time, she likes to go to the theatre, movies, loves to cook, gardening and spending time with her family in particular her little chihuahua Des. Email | LinkedIn https://www.ewnlawyers.com.au/careers daily 0.75 2022-10-30 https://www.ewnlawyers.com.au/lewis-napa daily 0.75 2023-12-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/615fcefcf67e7141e02c3c4d/24aad803-6a75-4cc4-bce0-4f6ed3d62a23/Lewis+upload+format.jpg Lewis Napa - Lewis Napa Director/Principal Lewis has over 10 years’ experience working for clients in the resources and infrastructure industry and has used this knowledge to manage our team of lawyers working on secondments on major infrastructure projects. Lewis oversees the team currently providing exclusive in-house legal services on a range of projects, including: Development of a $3B greenfield rail and coal mine project in Central Queensland, with related supporting infrastructure including the construction of a new aerodome. This included: providing strategic legal advice across the business on varying issues, assisting the client in mitigating the business risk; preparing, interpreting, negotiating and drafting complex construction and supply contracts; providing timely reporting on material issues and risk exposures to the Group General Counsel, including advice and proposed solution for addressing those issues; reviewing and updating legal department tools, including client suite of precedent contracts; maintaining appropriate awareness of the legislative and regulatory environment relating to key business areas; preparation of submission on draft legislation or parliamentary enquiries; assist in formulation of dispute strategy and management, with support from external counsel; and advise public relations and government affairs team on stakeholder management, including advising on legal rights and remedies for disruptive activism, community concerns, media enquiries and political issues. Operating and developing solar farm assets across Australia, including: preparing, interpreting, negotiating and drafting complex construction and supply contracts; contract management through project lifecycle, including payment, performance and disputes; and managing regulatory interface, including application of complex energy market rules and connection to grid issues. Construction of a 200km narrow gauge rail line in Queensland; Operation of a 50mta coal port in North Queensland; Operation of a mineral rail haulage business in Queensland. Given this expertise, Lewis has consistently been engaged on various high profile projects that attract strong local and national interest. Having previously worked in a parliamentary role, Lewis is uniquely positioned to advise clients on legal strategy, rights and remedies when there are matters of media, political or community concern about a project. Lewis’ previous experience as an Associate to His Honour Judge Noud of the District Court of Queensland enables him to be acutely aware of the importance of negotiating positive outcomes to disputes before they can reach the courtroom. Email | LinkedIn https://www.ewnlawyers.com.au/connormcmanus daily 0.75 2024-10-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/615fcefcf67e7141e02c3c4d/b1e097af-4940-458d-8452-f9a6a3fa525a/Connor+Headshot.jpg Connor McManus - Connor McManus Associate Connor is a lawyer practising in the areas of Litigation & Dispute Resolution and Corporate & Commercial law. Connor holds a Bachelor of Laws (2018) and Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice from the Queensland University of Technology (2019) and has been admitted to the Supreme Court of Queensland and the High Court of Australia. Connor has experience in the areas of commercial and employment law. Prior to joining Ellem Warren Napa, he worked at an Employment Law firm servicing small and medium sized businesses and local councils and with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Service. In his spare time, Connor enjoys reading Military and Legal history and travelling with his wife. Email | LinkedIn https://www.ewnlawyers.com.au/kathrynteo daily 0.75 2023-08-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/615fcefcf67e7141e02c3c4d/dd4dd8f1-2112-415f-b532-a7480b64ecae/Kathryn+te%27O_print_7172+%28002%29.jpg Kathryn Te'o - Kathryn Te’o Special Counsel Kathryn is Special Counsel at Ellem Warren Napa Lawyers, where she is currently seconded full-time as Senior Legal Counsel with Bravus Group. Bravus Group includes Bravus Mining & Resources, Bowen Rail Company, Abbot Point Operations and North Qld Expert Terminal. Prior to being seconded into the in-house legal team at Bravus Group, Kathryn has worked for top-tier Australian law firms in Brisbane and Sydney and in-house at a NSW State government department (on secondment). Kathryn has 13 years’ experience working as a construction lawyer and 20 years’ working in private practice law firms. As a specialist construction lawyer, Kathryn’s work focuses on resolving construction, infrastructure and mining disputes through traditional litigation or alternative dispute resolution including adjudication under the security of payments legislation (various States), expert determination, mediation or commercial domestic and international arbitration. Kathryn has acted for principals, contractors, subcontractors, local, state and federal government in all types of complex transactions in both “front-end” and “back-end” work. Currently studying a Masters in Construction Law at the University of Melbourne, Kathryn is a member of the Society of Construction Law Australia, National Association for Women in Construction (Queensland Chapter) and Women in Insolvency and Restructuring Queensland Inc. Email | LinkedIn https://www.ewnlawyers.com.au/abigailpeet daily 0.75 2025-09-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/615fcefcf67e7141e02c3c4d/37c535a4-14d0-49d8-8c28-7c44dc7f955e/AEP+Headshot.jpg Abigail Peet - Abigail Peet Senior Paralegal Abbie joined the Paralegal team at Ellem Warren Napa Lawyers in 2023. Abbie has recently graduated with a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and Bachelor of Justice (Policy and Governance) from QUT and is currently completing her Practical Legal Training at the College of Law. She chose to study law as she is interested in understanding why the world functions as it does. Upon completing her studies, Abbie would like to continue working in commercial litigation and dispute resolution. She is also particularly interested in constitutional law. Abbie enjoys spending her spare time participating in various social sports including bouldering, touch football and volleyball. Email | LinkedIn https://www.ewnlawyers.com.au/noushinhafiz daily 0.75 2024-11-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/615fcefcf67e7141e02c3c4d/3d9b3465-1919-41d7-83b3-36eeb228591e/IMG_5918.jpg Noushin Hafiz - Noushin Hafiz Lawyer Noushin has recently joined Ellem Warran Napa Lawyers as a Law Graduate. She graduated from Queensland University of Technology with a Bachelor of Law (Honours) and Bachelor of Finance in November 2022 and was admitted into the Supreme Court of Queensland in August 2023. Before joining Ellem Warren Napa Lawyers, Noushin had extensive work experience as a student in a boutique law firm specializing in commercial litigation and debt recovery allowing her to bring a strong client-focused and pragmatic mindset as a newly admitted lawyer. In her spare time, Noushin likes to spend time with her friends, family and cat, Milo, play Touch Rugby League and go camping and fishing on the weekends. Email | LinkedIn https://www.ewnlawyers.com.au/rebeccaleong daily 0.75 2024-08-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/615fcefcf67e7141e02c3c4d/096cd920-f519-41b8-ba64-c18b87034997/Rebecca+Leong+Headshot.jpg Rebecca Leong - Rebecca Leong Senior Paralegal Rebecca is a member of the Paralegal team at Ellem Warren Napa Lawyers, joining in 2023. Prior to working at Ellem Warren Napa Lawyers, Rebecca worked for a medicolegal company and has an extensive history of volunteering. She chose to study law because she enjoys problem solving and being challenged to think about issues from different perspectives. Upon graduation from her dual degree in Bachelor of Laws/Science (Honours) from The University of Queensland, Rebecca hopes to continue working in Dispute Resolution and Commercial Litigation. In her spare time, Rebecca enjoys playing social netball and volleyball, and has a passion for culinary adventures. Email | LinkedIn https://www.ewnlawyers.com.au/yuanren daily 0.75 2024-08-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/615fcefcf67e7141e02c3c4d/55e079ef-76ea-4a72-85a9-9164630c8cb7/Yuan+Ren.jpg Yuan Ren - Yuan Ren Lawyer Yuan is a lawyer specialising in Property and Commercial law. She earned her Bachelor of Laws (Honours) from the Queensland University of Technology and was admitted as a legal practitioner to the Supreme Court of Queensland in 2022. With a focus on commercial and retail leasing, business transactions, as well as corporate & business advisory, Yuan navigates complex legal matters with precision and dedication. Fluent in both English and Mandarin, she effectively serves a diverse clientele, demonstrating a commitment to excellence. Before becoming a lawyer, she worked as a conveyancing paralegal since 2019 in a law firm based in Gold Coast, where she honed her skills and passion for the field. Prior to her legal career, Yuan excelled as a software engineer at Hewlett Packard in China. In her spare time, Yuan enjoys fishing, hiking, and spending time with her family and friends. Email https://www.ewnlawyers.com.au/henrypham daily 0.75 2025-02-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/615fcefcf67e7141e02c3c4d/8590a2c9-8196-44f5-a336-342d0cec2f02/HXP+Headshot.jpg Henry Pham - Henry Pham Lawyer Henry Pham is a skilled lawyer who joined Ellem Warren Napa Lawyers in late 2024. He holds a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) from Queensland University of Technology, graduating in 2022. During his studies, Henry worked as a law clerk, honing his skills in legal research, drafting, and client management. Following his admission, he further developed his expertise as a solicitor at a boutique law practice specializing in commercial law. His work in the commercial sector has equipped him with a deep understanding of complex transactions, contractual negotiations, and dispute resolution. Henry is committed to delivering innovative and practical solutions to his clients. His meticulous approach, combined with his passion for the law, ensures he provides exceptional service tailored to meet clients' needs. Email | LinkedIn https://www.ewnlawyers.com.au/sophielillyman daily 0.75 2025-09-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/615fcefcf67e7141e02c3c4d/237d3199-3144-42f2-ad46-ffea1654fbff/S+Lillyman+Headshot.png Sophie Lillyman - Sophie Lillyman Paralegal Sophie is a member of the Paralegal team at Ellem Warren Napa Lawyers, joining in 2025. Sophie continues to adjudicate for debating competitions, and coaches both debating and mooting. She also volunteers as Secretary for the Brisbane Girls Debating Association. Sophie studies a dual degree in the Bachelor of Humanities (Western Civilisations) / Laws (Honours) program at UQ. She is a recipient of the UQ Ramsay Undergraduate Scholarship, and was a finalist of the UQ Law Society Senior Moot Competition in 2025. Sophie is exploring her options for when she graduates, with an interest in commercial litigation. In her spare time, Sophie enjoys challenging herself with long-distance running, and testing out new recipes. Email | LinkedIn https://www.ewnlawyers.com.au/peisiye daily 0.75 2025-09-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/615fcefcf67e7141e02c3c4d/f14ac92a-5337-46c5-a11b-5b2d9f30229b/Peisi-Ye-11+%281%29%281%29+%28002%29.png Peisi Ye - Peisi Ye Lawyer Peisi is a lawyer practising in the areas of Litigation & Dispute Resolution and Corporate & Commercial law. Peisi holds a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) (2019) and Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice from Bond University (2019) and was admitted to the Supreme Court of Queensland and the High Court of Australia. Peisi has experience in the areas of commercial law, litigation, dispute resolution, and property. Prior to joining Ellem Warren Napa, Peisi gained valuable experience working in a boutique litigation and dispute firm as well as at a global law firm, where she was involved in construction litigation. She has also worked in Government, where she focused on an array of international taxation matters as well as working in their in-house legal department, which provided her with a well-rounded skill set that she applies to her work. In her spare time, Peisi enjoys listening to music, travelling, and spending time with friends and family. Email | LinkedIn https://www.ewnlawyers.com.au/zoezhang daily 0.75 2025-09-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/615fcefcf67e7141e02c3c4d/9a5b9fd0-0e36-4f41-b395-bebcacf4958c/ZHZ.jpg Zoe Zhang - Zoe Zhang Paralegal Zoe is a member of the Paralegal team at Ellem Warren Napa Lawyers, joining in 2025. Zoe studies a dual degree in Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and Business Management (International Business) at The University of Queensland, and has completed a short-term exchange at The London School of Economics and Political Science doing an international criminal law course. Prior to working at Ellem Warren Napa Lawyers, Zoe has gained experience across barristers’ chambers, law firms, and community legal centres. She has been actively involved in pro bono initiatives and was awarded the UQ Pro Bono Service Award for her contributions. Zoe is an Executive Member of UQ Women in Business, Economics and Law Society. Upon graduating, Zoe hopes to continue working in commercial litigation and dispute resolution. She also has an interest in employment law. In her spare time, Zoe enjoys running, camping, and spending time with her family and friends. Email | LinkedIn https://www.ewnlawyers.com.au/maisha-ahsan daily 0.75 2025-09-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/615fcefcf67e7141e02c3c4d/dc5ff32a-c18a-4dea-9095-bfd60f8a073a/Headshot+-+White+Background.png Maisha Ahsan - Maisha Ahsan Paralegal Maisha is a member of the Paralegal team at Ellem Warren Napa Lawyers, joining in 2025. She is currently completing a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and a Bachelor of Business (Economics) at Queensland University of Technology (QUT). Alongside her studies, Maisha has been actively involved in student leadership, serving as President and Treasurer of QUT Women in Economics and as part of the T5 leadership team at QUT Women in Business, where she contributed to key decision-making, secured sponsorships, and mentored students. She has also served as Sponsorship Officer with the QUT Law Society. Before joining Ellem Warren Napa Lawyers, Maisha gained valuable experience at Clayton Utz, working in a dynamic, high-performing environment. Maisha has a strong interest in corporate and business advisory, commercial litigation, and dispute resolution. Outside of work and study, she enjoys hiking, volunteering, appreciating art, and visiting local markets. Email | LinkedIn https://www.ewnlawyers.com.au/zachsymons daily 0.75 2025-09-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/615fcefcf67e7141e02c3c4d/4c1ca9ae-0f93-4fa0-94aa-134209183af8/055c9ef2-81d4-4b60-99e5-7377517827f7.jpg Zach Symons - Zach Symons Lawyer Zach is a lawyer practicing in the areas of Litigation and Dispute Resolution and Corporate and Commercial law. He holds a Bachelor of Laws and a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice from the Queensland University of Technology and is admitted to practice in the Supreme Court of Queensland and the High Court of Australia. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Queensland, majoring in Political Science. Prior to joining Ellem Warren Napa Lawyers Zach worked in International Development, first in business development and program management before joining the in-house legal team, working in a global team to provide support on a variety of matters across a wide range of jurisdictions. In his spare time Zach enjoys playing football, cooking, and spending time with friends and family. Email | LinkedIn https://www.ewnlawyers.com.au/arshia-kewalram daily 0.75 2026-01-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/615fcefcf67e7141e02c3c4d/f3b920e9-8ddb-426a-a0e1-7c26c73d6b58/Arshia+Headshot.jpg Arshia Kewalram - Arshia Kewalram Paralegal Arshia is a member of the Paralegal team at Ellem Warren Napa Lawyers, joining in 2025. She is currently completing a Bachelor of Law (Honours) and Bachelor of Business (Management) at Queensland University of Technology (QUT). Upon graduation, Arshia hopes to continue working in dispute resolution and commercial litigation. Arshia brings diverse experience to her role, having worked as a law clerk in family law and as a procurement analyst at Rio Tinto. She has also represented QUT internationally at the Willem. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot in Vienna. 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