Roger is a leading Queensland silk with a wide-ranging commercial and public law practice.

He is adept conducting stringent cross-examination in a trial setting, in advancing legal arguments before appellate courts, and in the provision of specialist advice. Sought by clients for his ability to give strong strategic direction and for being calm under pressure, he leads teams in large and complex litigation where effective cross-examination and presentation of technical expert evidence is critical.

Recent instructions include appearances and specialist advisory work spanning a diverse range of areas including regulatory matters under Australian Consumer Law, commercial equity, native title and mining rights, the construction of infrastructure for significant community developments, judicial review, private international law, vegetation management, the compulsory acquisition of land and the valuation of land for taxation purposes.

The breadth of Roger’s professional recognition reflects the extensive range of matters on which he is briefed. He is recognised in Doyle’s Guide and the Australian Financial Review’s Best Lawyers® for practice areas including Commercial Law and Litigation, Insurance Law, Planning and Environment Law, Dispute Resolution and Wills and Estates.

He is a keen proponent of alternative dispute resolution. Roger’s extensive experience, combined with his personable, adaptable and user-friendly approach, enables him to identify the issues incisively and successfully mediate commercial disputes of all types. Applying the specialist knowledge of the fields in which he practices, Roger acts as expert by agreement between parties to determine commercial disputes informally, efficiently and cost effectively.