North Quarter Lane Chambers is proud to announce that five of its members have been recognised in the eighteenth edition of the Australian Financial Review’s The Best Lawyers in Australia™ for 2026.
Patrick O’Shea KC has again been honoured for his outstanding work in Bet-the Company Litigation, Competition Law, Construction/Infrastructure Law, and Litigation. These high-stakes and technically complex areas have long been Patrick’s hallmark, with Best Lawyers® acknowledging his expertise across multiple practice areas for the past 15 years.
We are also delighted to celebrate the first-time recognition of three of our members:
- Simon Couper KC – recognised for this work in Insolvency and Reorganisation Law and Insurance Law.
- Fiona Lubett – recognised in Construction/Infrastructure Law.
- Bridget O’Brien – recognised in both Construction/Infrastructure Law and Commercial Law.
In addition, Bruce Wacker has been named in The Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Australia™ , highlighting his strong emerging practice and potential as a future leader at the Bar.
Adding to these individual accolades, North Quarter Lane Chambers has once again been named in the Best Law Firms in Australia, with recognition in the areas of Competition Law and Litigation. This marks the fifteenth consecutive year that Chambers has been included in this prestigious listing—testament to the enduring excellence and depth of talent across our members.
Congratulations to Patrick, Simon, Fiona, Bridget, and Bruce on this well-deserved recognition.
 Patrick O’Shea KC |
 Simon Couper KC |
 Fiona Lubett |
 Bridget O’Brien |
 Bruce Wacker |