Martin Place Chambers is a floor of leading barristers in Sydney. It is the only floor of barristers in NSW specialising in environmental, planning and property law. Chambers are located on level 6 of the Reserve Bank Building in Martin Place. The floor was established in January 2003.
The chambers has 26 barristers who have varied experience, including particular expertise in matters relating to environmental, both civil and criminal, local government, planning and property law in NSW. The members provide advice and appear in many Courts and Tribunals for private, government and corporate clients.
The chambers, headed by Peter McEwen SC has 9 senior counsel, and 18 experienced senior juniors and junior barristers.
The clerk to chambers, Michele Kearns, has a detailed knowledge and understanding of the specialist practice areas in which the members of the floor practice. She is able to assist solicitors and clients identify barristers with suitable expertise in matters to meet the client's requirements. Some of our barristers are prepared to accept instructions direct from professional town planners and other experts on behalf of clients. These inquiries should be directed to the clerk.
Michele can be contacted on +61 (0)2 8227 9600 or 0419 621161 or email kearns@mpchambers.net.au