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Sebastian accepts briefs in all areas of law. He appears both led and unled in trials and appeals in courts and tribunals throughout Australia, as well as in arbitrations seated domestically and overseas.
The 2024 Chambers Guide to Dispute Resolution Counsel describes Sebastian as “very clever, hard-working, highly strategic and a great sense of humour in the trenches.”
Prior to coming to the Bar, Sebastian was Associate to the Hon Justice Robert French, then Chief Justice of the High Court of Australia. He has an extensive academic background, with a University Medal in law, a Menzies Scholarship, a BCL (Distinction) (Oxon), and a Doctor of Philosophy (Oxon). His academic writing has been cited by the High Court of Australia and the NSW Court of Appeal.
Chambers & Partners Asia Pacific Guide (2020 – 2024)
Band 2 Dispute Resolution Junior – “Sebastian is fantastic. Very clever, hard-working, highly strategic and a great sense of humour in the trenches.”
“He is excellent, user-friendly, happy to engage the clients and very responsive.”
Doyles Guide
Preeminent Commercial Litigation and Dispute Resolution Junior Counsel (2024)
Recommended Insolvency and Restructuring Junior Counsel (2024)
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