Francis Burt Chambers

Francis Burt Chambers, based in Perth, has been a cornerstone of the legal profession since its establishment in 1962. As an independent set of over 140 barristers, the Chambers is distinguished for its wide array of practice areas and profound depth of expertise. The members of Francis Burt Chambers provide ethical and independent legal advice and advocacy to solicitors, law firms, and in-house counsel across various jurisdictions. Their services encompass a broad range of legal activities, from advocacy and litigation to alternative dispute resolution, facilitated by the purpose-designed FBC MAC mediation and arbitration facilities. The Chambers' extensive practice areas include appellate advocacy, appearing in courts and tribunals such as the High Court, WA Court of Appeal, and the Full Court of the Federal Court. Members also engage in arbitration and mediation, covering areas such as commercial law, which includes banking, insolvency, construction, insurance, intellectual property, mining and resources, corporations law, competition and consumer law, equity and trusts. Common law and personal injury, including workers' compensation and dust diseases, are also within their expertise. Additionally, the Chambers deals with costs, criminal law, covering both commonwealth and state offences, as well as white-collar and corporate crime. Defamation, environment and planning, family and guardianship matters, industrial and employment law, inquests and inquiries, mining and resources, native title issues, public and administrative law, succession involving wills and estates, tax and revenue, and sport and entertainment are also key areas of their practice. The collective experience of Francis Burt Chambers' members allows them to offer comprehensive and adept services to meet the varied needs of their clients.