Matthew Hickey Oam Kc Email & Phone Number

I am a barrister with experience in trials and appeals in diverse practice areas, particularly in high-profile, reputation-sensitive litigation. I typically appear for or against multi-nationals, public companies, external administrators and government entities. I have been named by the Australian Financial Review as among Australia’s Best Lawyers® in commercial law, insolvency & organisation, litigation, and construction & infrastructure law. Doyle’s Guide to the Australian Legal Profession ranks him as a leading counsel in commercial litigation & dispute resolution, insolvency & restructuring, and building & construction (Qld and Australia).I have appeared in appeals to the High Court of Australia, in State and Federal Courts, various Tribunals, commissions of inquiry and inquests, and in complex commercial arbitration and mediation (also as mediator).I have been a board member and director of companies, and I continue to act in those roles for charitable associations, community groups, and universities.I joined the bar from a top-tier law firm, after a professional career as an international recording artist and operatic tenor.I was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia, in the 2021 Queen’s Birthday Honours List, for service to music and to the law, and in 2001 was awarded the Commonwealth Centenary Medal for distinguished service to the music industry.