Kerry Sibley | William Forster Chambers

Year and Place of First Admission

1987, New South Wales

Other Jurisdictions

High Court, Federal Court and Tribunals, Northern Territory

Legal Qualifications

Diploma of Legal Studies, Solicitors Admission Board NSW

Area of Practice

Administrative and Public Law, Appeals, Arbitration, Commercial Law, Company Law, Constitutional Law, Engineering and Construction Disputes, Equity, Partnerships and Trusts, Human Rights, injunctions, Insolvency, Insurance, Professional Services, negligence, Real Property, Trade Practices and Work Health.

Career

Kerry commenced full time work as a law clerk in 1986 in Sydney. Her first work involved personal claims for plaintiffs and workers. She practised as a solicitor for 13 years, predominantly in the area of personal injuries, and appearing regularly as an advocate.

In 1999 she joined the NSW Bar and practised as a barrister appearing regularly in courts at all levels, predominantly in personal injuries claims.

Kerry moved to the Northern Territory in 2006 where initially she worked as a senior litigation solicitor with Ward Keller again in personal injury claims but also in other areas including claims by Indonesian fisherman for damages for wrongful destruction of their fishing vessel.

She joined Minter Ellison in January 2009 as a senior litigation solicitor and practised in building and construction matters, general commercial litigation, administrative law, equity, personal injuries and work health matters.

She joined the Northern Territory Bar in 2011.

Contact Details

Kerry Sibley
William Forster Chambers
26 Harry Chan Avenue
Darwin NT 0800

PO Box 4369
DARWIN NT 0801

Tel: 08 8982 4700
Fax: 08 8941 1541
Email: ksibley@williamforster.com

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WFC member admitted to the International Criminal Court’s List of Counsel June 6, 2018

Lyma Nguyen of William Forster Chambers has been admitted to the List of Counsel before the International Criminal Court (ICC). The ICC, established under the Rome Statute, has a mandate to prosecute and punish persons responsible for the most serious crimes of concern to the international community. Victims, accused persons and, in some cases, suspects

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Chung Wah Society Dragon & Lion Dance Troupe March 7, 2018

On the 24th of February 2018 the Chung Wah Society lion dance troupe performed a traditional blessing at chambers.

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Congratulations Tarryn Brown, Hamish Baddeley and Josh Ingrames December 4, 2017

William Forster Chambers congratulates Tarryn and Brett Wright on the arrival of Daniel, Hamish Baddeley and Aislinn McIntyre on the arrival of Evelyn and Josh and Sarah Ingrames on the arrival of Esther.

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Tass Liveris Elected Executive member of the Law Council of Australia December 4, 2017

On 2 December 2017, WFC member Tass Liveris was elected as an executive member of the Law Council of Australia. The Law Council is the peak representative body of the Australian legal profession and works for the improvement of the law and the administration of justice. Tass joins the Law Council executive after completing 3

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Human Rights on Show exhibition 2017 November 27, 2017

William Forster Chambers congratulates the Darwin Community Legal Services’ Human Rights on Show exhibition, held at the Supreme Court. The exhibition was MC’ed by Lyma Nguyen and was a great success. We congratulate all the winners of the arts awards and commend DCLS on organising and facilitating a fantastic expression of human rights through arts.

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