Ben Nearhos

Professional experience

Ben is a Senior Associate at Cowen Schwarz Marschke, having joined the firm as a Graduate Law Clerk in November 2016. He was admitted to the legal profession in December 2017, was appointed an Associate of the firm in January 2022, and Senior Associate in July 2023.

Ben practises principally in commercial and insolvency litigation. He has experience in a wide variety of disputes, including contractual and trust claims, breaches of directors’ duties, trade practices, Liquidator and Bankruptcy Trustee claims, professional negligence and insolvency matters.

Ben has acted for a range of clients from individuals, Liquidators/Bankruptcy Trustees, businesses, to public companies. He has engaged in litigation in various forums, including Queensland State Courts, Federal Courts, QCAT, other State Courts, and appellate courts (including the High Court of Australia).

Ben is a Graduate Subscriber of the Australian Restructuring Insolvency and Turnaround Association (ARITA), and presents on insolvency topics at ARITA forums.

Qualifications and Memberships

• Bachelor of Laws (Hons)
• Bachelor of Commerce
• Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice
• ARITA Advanced Certificate in Insolvency
• Graduate Subscriber of ARITA
• Member of the Queensland Law Society
• Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland
• Solicitor of the High Court of Australia

Recognition

• Rising Stars 2023 – Commercial Litigation & Insolvency Law – Doyle’s Guide (recognised 2022 and 2023)