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Litigation and Dispute Resolution

We are Western Australia’s leading litigation and dispute resolution firm. Our high performing team has the capability and experience to effectively handle the largest and most complex disputes.

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Corporate and Commercial Law

Our litigation experience means we know the common weaknesses in commercial contracts and agreements. That’s why our corporate and commercial teams are able deliver the most effective commercial outcomes for our clients.

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Employment

Our employment team led by Stephen Kemp in conjunction with Nathan Ebbs and Martin Bennett act for ASX-listed entities, private companies, public sector employers and executive employees.

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Intellectual Property

Our specialist intellectual property team collaborates with clients on the cutting edge in their respective fields to commercialise and protect their most valuable assets.

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Media and Defamation

We are the largest and most experienced specialist media and defamation law practice in Western Australia

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Since its foundation in 2011, Bennett has been at the forefront of Western Australia's legal landscape.

Recent updates

What are we, smoking? Implications for Pharmacists resulting from new Vaping Reforms

Electronic cigarettes, known as ‘vapes’, have recently challenged paper cigarettes as the go-to nicotine delivery system in popular culture. This is largely because vapes are promoted as exposing users to fewer toxins …

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Indemnity Costs for Defamation Defendants: s 40(2)(b)

When it comes to costs in defamation, we defamation lawyers are acutely aware that successful plaintiffs often recover their costs on an indemnity basis. However, a successful defamation defendant can also use …

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Identifying and Protecting Against Misinformation: An Update on Recently Proposed Legislative Measures and the Importance of Media Literacy

This article was first published in the February 2025 edition of the Law Society of Western Australia’s Brief digital journal.   The internet is rife with misinformation and disinformation. The World Economic …

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Our awards

Acknowledgement of Country