Darrell Kake
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Darrell Kake

Darrell Kake

Partner | Accredited Commercial Litigation Specialist NSW & QLD Longton Blackwell

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Sydney, NSW | Brisbane City, QLD
Click to Reveal Phone Number0404 687..
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About Darrell

Darrell represents high net worth individuals, business owners and families in complex commercial disputes across a wide range of commercial matters. He has extensive experience conducting court proceedings in various state and federal courts, particularly in New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria, including appearances before the High Court of Australia and the Supreme Court of Papua New Guinea. Darrell is accredited by the New South Wales Law Society and the Queensland Law Society in commercial litigation. He has contributed to the profession through his involvement in accreditation advisory committees for both societies. In addition to his legal practice, Darrell serves as an adjunct lecturer in the College of Law’s Masters of Law (LLM) program in Commercial Litigation, where he educates practising solicitors and barristers on complex commercial dispute resolution. He also brings leadership experience from over 20 years as an officer in the Australian Army Reserve. Darrell draws on his broad expertise and professional networks to assemble multidisciplinary teams tailored to each client's commercial challenge. Guided by the strategic principles of Sun Tzu, he approaches disputes with a focus on preparation and securing success before engagement, ensuring his clients’ interests are effectively advanced.

Practice Areas

Commercial Law
Litigation & Disputes

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Experience

Accredited Specialist Commercial Litigation
Accredited Specialist Commercial Litigation
Queensland Law Society
Oct 2024 - Present · 10 months
Partner
Partner
Longton Blackwell
Jun 2022 - Present · 3 years 2 months
Specialist Accreditation Commercial Litigation Advisory Committee
Specialist Accreditation Commercial Litigation Advisory Committee
The Law Society of NSW
Apr 2020 - Present · 5 years 4 months
Associate Director
Associate Director
CharterLaw Legal
Jun 2018 - May 2022 · 3 years 11 months
Commercial Litigation Specialist Accreditation Advisory Committee
Commercial Litigation Specialist Accreditation Advisory Committee
Queensland Law Society
Jan 2018 - Dec 2019 · 1 year 11 months
Accredited Specialist Commercial Litigation
Accredited Specialist Commercial Litigation
The Law Society of NSW
Dec 2017 - Present · 7 years 8 months
Practitioner Education Programme Manager - Commercial Litigation
Practitioner Education Programme Manager - Commercial Litigation
The College of Law Australia
Jan 2015 - Dec 2015 · 11 months
QLS Symposium Planning Committee
QLS Symposium Planning Committee
Queensland Law Society
Jun 2013 - Jun 2015 · 2 years
Part Time Lecturer - LLM (commercial litigation)
Part Time Lecturer - LLM (commercial litigation)
The College of Law Australia
Apr 2013 - Present · 12 years 4 months
Member
Member
Brisbane Business & Professional Network
Dec 2012 - Present · 12 years 8 months
Special Counsel - Commercial Litigation Team Leader
Special Counsel - Commercial Litigation Team Leader
mid tier law firm
Jul 2012 - Jul 2015 · 3 years
Accredited Specialist Commercial Litigation
Accredited Specialist Commercial Litigation
Queensland Law Society
Dec 2009 - Feb 2019 · 9 years 2 months
Solicitor Director
Solicitor Director
1Legal
Dec 2009 - Dec 2017 · 8 years
Corporate Counsel
Corporate Counsel
The Halkeas Group
Dec 2008 - Dec 2009 · 1 year
Director/ Company Secretary
Director/ Company Secretary
Monkey Baa Theatre for Young People Ltd
Dec 2003 - Apr 2012 · 8 years 4 months
Solicitor
Solicitor
Private Legal Practices
Dec 1999 - Dec 2008 · 9 years
Major
Major
Australian Army
Dec 1994 - Dec 2015 · 21 years

Contact Information

Sydney, NSW

LocationLevel 11, 99 Bathurst Street, Sydney, NSW
Click to Reveal Phone Number(02) 835..

Brisbane City, QLD

LocationLevel 5, 179 Turbot Street, Brisbane City, QLD
Click to Reveal Phone Number(07) 214..

Practice Certificate

Name
Darrell Adam Heperi Kake
Date of Admission
2002
Specialisations
Commercial Litigation
CheckLast checked: 21 Aug 2025
Checked with the The Law Society of NSW