Established in 1992, 6 St James Hall Chambers is a leading set of barristers’ chambers located in the heart of the legal precinct within the St James’ Hall building on Phillip Street directly opposite the Law Courts Building.
6 St James Hall is committed to excellence and fosters diversity across its membership. We appear in courts, tribunals and royal commissions throughout Australia and internationally, as well as in all forms of alternative dispute resolution including arbitration and mediation.
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Puru v Minister for Immigration and Citizenship [2026] FCA 937
Richard Reynolds and Chris Honnery appeared for the applicant in Puru v Minister for Immigration and Citizenship [2026] FCA 937.
Doyle’s Guide 2026 listing of Arbitration Barristers, Australia
Doyle’s Guide have published their list of Leading Arbitration Barristers - Australia, 2026 and have again recognised Dr Christopher Ward SC. Dr Ward works in Australia, Europe and Asia in international investor-state and international commercial arbitration matters...
Doyle’s Guide 2026 listing of Leading Insolvency & Restructuring NSW
6 St James Hall Junior Counsel David Edney has recently been recognised in the Doyle’s Guide published list of Leading Insolvency & Restructuring Junior Counsel - New South Wales, having already this year been listed in the Leading Junior Counsel Commercial...