Mitchell Brunker

Mitchell has a broad practice in commercial and public law disputes, with specific experience in class actions, contract and equity.  He welcomes briefs in all areas of law.

Prior to being called to the Bar, Mitchell was tipstaff to the Honourable Justice Hallen in the Equity Division of the Supreme Court of New South Wales, and a solicitor in the commercial litigation team at Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer.

Mitchell holds a Bachelor of Civil Law (Distinction) from the University of Oxford, and a Bachelor of Laws (First Class Honours) from the University of Adelaide.  He also holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Corporate Finance) from the University of Adelaide where he placed first in his cohort.

Andrew Bell

Andrew practices in commercial and public law, and is open to considering briefs in all areas of law. 

Before coming to the Bar, Andrew was an Associate to Justice Michelle Gordon at the High Court of Australia and Justice Tony Meagher at the NSW Court of Appeal. He worked as a senior solicitor in the NSW Crown Solicitor’s Office, principally practicing in constitutional and administrative law.

Andrew holds a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws from the University of Sydney. He is a reporter for the New South Wales Law Reports and has taught administrative law. 

Haiqiu Zhu

Haiqiu practices widely in commercial litigation and public law, and welcomes briefs in all areas of law. Prior to being called to the bar, Haiqiu practised as a solicitor in the commercial litigation team at Herbert Smith Freehills. Haiqiu also served as Tipstaff/Associate to the Honourable Justice Payne of the New South Wales Court of Appeal.

Haiqiu has a BCL from the University of Oxford, and a Bachelor of Laws (First Class Honours and the University Medal) and Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Sydney.

She is honoured to be the recipient of the Katrina Dawson Award for 2025.

Eloise Kneebone

Before coming to the Bar, Eloise worked as a solicitor at the North Australian Aboriginal Justice Agency and at the NSW Crown Solicitor’s Office. Eloise also worked as Associate to the Hon Justice Thawley at the Federal Court of Australia.

Eloise has a Bachelor of Laws (Hons I, University Medal) and a Bachelor of Economics (Distinction) from the University of New South Wales. 

Eloise is open to considering briefs in all areas of law.