Alan practices in the areas of general and commercial litigation, insolvency, banking and finance litigation, building and construction, and trade practices.

Alan draws on his experience as a barrister in South Africa where he conducted numerous trials as counsel, as well as on his many years as a solicitor in Western Australia, where he has acted as instructing solicitor in several significant trials in the Supreme Court and in the Federal Court on behalf of a wide range of clients, including banks and large, medium and small international and national corporations and individuals.

Alan holds Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Law degrees, as well as a Master of Laws degree.

Alan’s passion for law extends to his passion for life, which is evident from his love of travel, his penchant for art and antiques and his relationship with family and friends.

Email: akarp@ksra.com.au

James advises and represents public and private companies, financial institutions, charitable institutions, businesses of varying sizes and individuals, in all aspects of litigation. James’ expertise is derived from his extensive experience in conducting a wide range of general and commercial litigation matters involving contractual disputes, corporate insolvency and bankruptcy, banking and finance matters, building and construction disputes, trade practices matters, contentious probate and inheritance matters, and property law.

With significant experience in estate and inheritance matters, James is regularly involved in estate planning and the drafting of wills.

James has also practised in the areas of employer liability, strata titles, defamation and intellectual property law (which has included copyright and trade mark issues), and regularly receives referrals from other firms and members of the Independent Bar.

James holds a Bachelor of Business degree from Curtin University and obtained his legal qualification by completing a 5 year articled clerkship. He has a broad knowledge and many interests in diverse fields outside of the law which compliment his understanding of his clients’ needs and requirements.

Outside of work, James is a keen scuba diver and enjoys open water swimming. He also has two young and very active sons.

Email: jsteedman@ksra.com.au

Eric practises in the areas of banking and finance, commercial property, general commercial, corporate, franchising and licensing law. Eric holds Bachelor of Jurisprudence and Bachelor of Laws degrees from the University of Western Australia.

Eric maintains a strong emphasis on endeavoring to resolve commercial disputes by means of alternative dispute resolution. He is an Associate Member of and an accredited Mediator with The Institute of Arbitrators and Mediators Australia.

His clients include prominent financial institutions, property developers, national and international corporations, charitable institutions and medium to small businesses.

Eric also devotes time and energy to the Anglican Diocese of Perth as a Trustee and Deputy Chancellor.

Email: eross-adjie@ksra.com.au

Maria practises in the firm’s general and commercial litigation division dealing primarily with Federal, Supreme and District Court matters.

Maria has been and continues to be involved in large scale Federal Court and Supreme Court litigation and practises in the areas of intellectual property law, banking and finance law, corporations law, property law and trade practices law.

Maria’s client base comprises international and local corporations, businesses and individuals.

Maria graduated with first class honours from the University of Notre Dame in 2003. During her time at the University of Notre Dame, Maria was the recipient of the Vice Chancellors medal 2002 for the highest student under graduate in that year (across all faculties), and the recipient of the John Ralph Prize for the most outstanding under graduate in the graduating class of 2003 (across all faculties). Maria was also awarded the inaugural Russell Roberts Award for top student in International and Comparative Law.

Maria became and Associate of the firm on 31 October 2006.

Email: mtrichilo@ksra.com.au

Greg practises in the property and commercial law division of the firm. Greg advises and represents public and private companies, property developers, charitable institutions, franchisors and individuals in a broad range of commercial matters.

Greg's primary areas of expertise include contractual disputes, property law, commercial and corporate advice, leasing, intellectual property and franchising. Greg also has experience in wills, strata title, trade practices law and a range of litigious matters.

Outside of the office, Greg enjoys a range of activities including scuba diving, working out at the gym, relaxing on the beach and spending time with friends and loved ones. His other interests include politics, movies and the occasional paintball skirmish.

Email: gmilner@ksra.com.au

Ruth completed a Bachelor of Laws degree and a Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) degree at Murdoch University in 2001 and since commencing her career in 2002 has practiced in a broad range of areas including commercial, insurance, personal injury and workers compensation litigation and dispute resolution.

Prior to being employed by the firm as an Associate in July 2008, Ruth was a solicitor at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA and in her role not only assisted the business community in a range of legal disputes but also performed an "in-house" legal function providing advice on diverse issues to the Chamber. Ruth currently practices in the general and commercial litigation division of the firm and continues to assist corporations, businesses and individuals with dispute resolutions and litigation in the District and Supreme Courts.

Ruth is a qualified LEADR mediator having successfully completed the LEADR mediation course and assessment by July 2008.

Ruth is currently "owner-building" her home which consumes much of her spare time.

Email: rcooper@ksra.com.au

Chris commenced as an articled clerk with the firm in January 2006 and has gained significant experience in both commercial and commercial litigation matters and proved himself to be a valuable addition to our team. Since being admitted to practise as a legal practitioner in the Supreme Court of Western Australia in February 2007, Chris has worked primarily in the firm’s commercial team.

Chris holds a Bachelor of Laws degree from Murdoch University and a Bachelor of Nursing degree from Edith Cowan University, and was formerly employed as an operating room registered nurse at St John of God Hospital, Subiaco, specialising in neurosurgery.

Chris has a number of diverse interests outside of the law including travelling, mountain-biking and scuba-diving which compliments his ability to relate to and identify both legal and practical solutions for clients.

Email: chall@ksra.com.au

Susan was admitted to practice on 20 December 2006 and joined the firm on 14 January 2008.

She has experience in a variety of general and contentious commercial matters and practices in the firm's commercial litigation division.

Susan holds Bachelor of Arts (Justice Studies) and Bachelor of Law (3 Year Graduate) degrees.

Susan makes the most of her personal time by travelling, exercising and sharing time with friends and family.

Email: schmidt@ksra.com.au