Sydney media and commercial lawyer

Mark O'Brien, Lawyer and Owner of Mark O'Brien Legal

Mark Geoffrey O'Brien is a media and commercial lawyer with more than 40 years' experience, and one of Australia's best known defamation lawyers. He founded Mark O'Brien Legal in Sydney in 2014.

Mark O'Brien, lawyer and founder of Mark O'Brien Legal
40+ yearsIn practice
1970Admitted in NSW
Band 1Chambers, Media
BA LLBUniversity of Sydney

Profile

Four decades at the centre of media law.

Mark has headed the litigation group in several national Australian law firms and has supervised major litigation in the Federal Court and the Supreme Courts of Australia. He has worked alongside leading US, UK and European law firms.

He acts for public corporations, chief executives, directors, major media organisations, artists, businesses, politicians and community organisations, and is regarded by his media clients as a trusted advisor for prompt, strategic advice.

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Expertise

Where Mark advises.

Defamation and media law

Advising media companies, public figures and businesses on defamation, broadcasting, contempt and copyright.

Reputation and crisis management

Strategic advice for individuals and organisations when their reputation is in issue.

Commercial disputes

Litigation in the Federal Court and the Supreme Courts of Australia, and international commercial disputes.

ICAC and ASIC investigations

Representing private and corporate clients in investigations and hearings, and in dealings with government and statutory authorities.

White collar prosecutions

Acting for defendants in ASIC prosecutions, including insider trading and money laundering matters.

Intellectual property

Trade mark and copyright matters, including Federal Court proceedings.

Recognition

Recognised by peers and press.

2019
Chambers Asia Pacific

Band 1, Media

2018
The Sydney Morning Herald

One of the nation's most feared defamation lawyers

2018
B&T Magazine

One of the country's top defamation lawyers

2018
The Australian, Margin Call

Feared defamation lawyer

Mark O'Brien Legal

When your reputation is in issue, speak with Mark.

Confidential advice on defamation, media and commercial disputes, through Mark O'Brien Legal in Sydney.