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Michael Fisher and Matthew Hockaday Lawyers of the Year in The Best Lawyers in Australia

16 April 2026

Congratulations to Maritime + Transport partners Michael Fisher and Matthew Hockaday for their recognition as “Lawyers of the Year” in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in Australia.

Seventeen Thynne + Macartney lawyers have been recognised amongst the best in the country across 20 areas of law in The Best Lawyers in Australia and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Australia.

Matthew was named Best Lawyers 2027 Shipping & Maritime Law “Lawyer of the Year” in Brisbane. This accolade has been held by a Thynne + Macartney partner for the six out of the last seven years, with Matthew receiving the award in the 2025 and 2022 editions and Michael in 2026, 2024 and 2021. Michael received the 2027 Transportation Law “Lawyer of the Year” award in Brisbane, marking his fourth time recognised in this category. This achievement was held by Matthew in the 2026 edition.

Senior Associate Tony Calligeros received recognition for Planning and Environment in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Australia, for the third consecutive year. Special Counsel Vicky Martin is included in the Ones to Watch edition for her expertise in Trusts & Estates. This is Vicky’s second year of ranking in the directory.

Thynne & Macartney’s Best Lawyers 2027 edition rankings:

Agriculture and Rural Affairs

  • Ari McCamley
  • Alex Ramsey

Alternative Dispute Resolution

  • Marc Maskell

Commercial Law

  • Peter Jolly
  • Sue Maxwell

Corporate Law

  • Peter Jolly

Family Law

  • Nichola Di Muzio

Family Law Mediation

  • Nichola Di Muzio

Insolvency and Reorganization Law

  • Marc Maskell

Insurance Law

  • David Fisher
  • Michael Fisher
  • Matthew Hockaday
Land Use and Zoning Law

  • Tim Quirk

Leasing Law

  • Aaron Webb
  • Cameron Graham

Litigation

  • Marc Maskell

Native Title Law

  • Mark Boge

Non-Profit / Charities Law

  • Aaron Webb

Planning and Environmental Law

  • Tim Quirk
  • Tony Calligeros (Ones to Watch)

Professional Malpractice Litigation

  • David Fisher

Real Property Law

  • Aaron Webb
  • Cameron Graham
  • Sue Maxwell
Retirement Villages and Senior Living Law

  • Aaron Webb

Shipping and Maritime Law

  • Michael Fisher
  • Matthew Hockaday – Lawyer of the Year

Transportation Law

  • Michael Fisher – Lawyer of the Year
  • Matthew Hockaday

Trusts & Estates

  • Ashleigh Poole
  • Cathy Piccolo
  • Vicky Martin (Ones to Watch)

Wealth Management / Succession Planning Practice

  • Ashleigh Poole
  • Cathy Piccolo

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