Atty. John Birrell

Atty. John Birrell

John was admitted as a solicitor in 2013 and called to the bar in 2023. He has a diverse practice across commercial, public, and criminal law.

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Profile Summary

About John Birrell at a glance

John Birrell is a litigation attorney, practicing at Sixth Floor Selborne Wentworth Chambers. Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Litigation (2027). Serves clients in Sydney and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • John was admitted as a solicitor in 2013 and called to the bar in 2023
  • He has a diverse practice across commercial, public, and criminal law
  • Before coming to the Bar, John was a Senior Associate in the litigation team at Arnold Bloch Leibler
  • He acted for companies and individuals on a wide range of commercial disputes, regulatory investigations and enforcement action, white collar criminal matters, and public inquiries
  • Prior to joining ABL in 2020, John was a senior solicitor at the North Australian Aboriginal Justice Agency and in the Office of the Solicitor Assisting the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse, and a solicitor in the litigation team at MinterEllison
  • John holds a Master of Laws from Columbia Law School, and a Bachelor of Laws (First Class Honours) and Bachelor of Economics from the Australian National University

Practice Areas Explained

John Birrell's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Birrell handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Where is John Birrell's law office located?
John Birrell's law practice is located in Sydney. The firm is Sixth Floor Selborne Wentworth Chambers. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Birrell handle?
John Birrell focuses on litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in their licensed jurisdictions.
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What awards or recognition has John Birrell received?
John Birrell's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Litigation.

Practice Areas

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Litigation
- 2027

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