Neil Young

Neil is a distinguished legal practitioner with a comprehensive commercial law practice, encompassing a diverse array of disciplines such as corporations law, banking and finance, competition, taxation, mining and energy law, and intellectual property. His extensive expertise is reflected in his capacity to navigate complex legal challenges across various sectors. Neil is admitted to practise in all jurisdictions and boasts a strong litigation portfolio, frequently appearing in high-profile cases across the High Court, the Full Federal Court, and State Courts of Appeal. His practice is notably active in New South Wales, Victoria—where he maintains chambers at the renowned Ninian Stephen Chambers—and Western Australia. In addition to his robust practice, Neil has held significant leadership roles within the legal community. He served as the Chairman of the Victorian Bar in 1997 and 1998, and further distinguished his career as the President of the Australian Bar Association in 1999. His judicial acumen was recognised with his appointment as a judge of the Federal Court of Australia in 2005, a position he occupied until 2007 when he made the decision to return to private practice. Neil's principal areas of practice include critical facets of commercial law, with a particular focus on banking and financial services, competition and consumer law, corporations and securities, intellectual property, superannuation, and taxation and revenue. His profound legal insight and strategic litigation skills position him as a formidable advocate for clients navigating the complexities of today's commercial landscape.