Barristers – Bankruptcy & Insolvency

Scott Carter was called to the Queensland Bar in 2021, having been admitted as a solicitor in 2015. He holds a LLB and a Bachelor of Commerce (majoring in accounting) from the University of Queensland and was admitted to the Dean’s Honour Roll in 2012.

Scott previously practiced as Legal Officer and Crown Prosecutor for the Queensland Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions. He regularly appears in Federal Circuit and Family Court and in the Supreme and District Courts in Queensland and New South Wales. He also accepts briefs to appear in any court within Australia.

Since coming to the Bar, Scott has maintained a broad Family Law (acting for parties and Independent Children’s Lawyers), Public/Administrative Law and Criminal Law practice as well as accepting briefs in Commercial matters, Estate matters and Insolvency Law.

Scott acts for statutory clients, private clients and volunteers at legal centres during the year and undertakes pro bono work on a regular basis.

Scott’s primary areas of interest are:

• Bankruptcy and Insolvency Law;
• Commercial Law;
• Common Law/Personal Injuries;
• Criminal Law;
• Equity;
• Estate;
• Family Law and Guardianship;
• Complex Family Law Property Dispute;
• Migration and Character Appeals;
• Public Law/Administrative; and
• Regulatory Law (all types).

Scott is a member of the following associations:

• The Bar Association of Queensland.
• Family Law Practitioners Association.
• Australian Institute of Administrative Law.
• Caxton Legal Centre.
• LawRight.
• Asian Australian Lawyers Association.

Lachlan was called to the Bar in October 2022.

He practises predominantly in commercial litigation and insolvency, with a particular focus on corporations and shareholder disputes. However, since joining the bar, he has also acted in a range of civil matters, including from personal injuries, professional misconduct, defamation and criminal asset confiscation.

Prior to being called, Lachlan practised for 4 years as a solicitor, acting in various commercial disputes, covering general contract, corporate and personal insolvency, partnership, corporations (including shareholder and derivative proceedings), professional negligence and civil forfeiture of criminal assets.

A latecomer to the law, prior to entering practice Lachlan enjoyed a varied career of more than ten years, with particular focus on commercial and data analysis, procurement and management.

Outside of practice, Lachlan is a hobbyist woodworker and grappling enthusiast, with ten years under his belt in competitive Brazilian jiu jitsu and freestyle wrestling.

Lachlan regularly appears in the Supreme and District Courts of Queensland, with some notable cases below.

Commercial Litigation and Insolvency

• Combis v White Horizon Pty Ltd [2025] QDC 60.
• White Rook Pty Ltd v White Horizon Pty Ltd [2025] QSC 262.
• Couran Cove Resort Community Body Corporate v The Proprietors – Couran Cove Resort – Eco Lodges Group Plan 106783 [2024] QSC 172 (Led by J JP Hastie)
• Davis v Perry O’Brien Engineering Pty Ltd [2023] QSC 243 (Led by D Ananian-Cooper)

Professional Discipline

• YBCG v Health Ombudsman [2024] QCAT 516 (primary judgment) and YBCG v Health Ombudsman (No 2) [2025] QCAT 238 (costs)
• Medical Board of Australia v Mirza [2025] QCAT 244

Reece Morrison is a barrister with a broad commercial and public law practice, bringing specialised expertise to commercial litigation, charities, and the not-for-profit sector. Since coming to the Bar, his practice has centred on complex commercial disputes, corporate insolvency, administrative law, and equity and trusts. Alongside his core litigation practice, Reece is sought after to conduct sensitive, independent investigations for private entities.

A cornerstone of Reece’s practice is his deep understanding of charities, religious institutions, and non-state schools. Prior to being called to the Bar, a significant part of his work as a solicitor involved establishing charities and not-for-profits, as well as advising existing charities and not-for-profits on structuring, corporations law, governance requirements, taxation (both state and federal), discrimination laws and employment related matters. It also included responding to historical abuse claims (both common law and National Redress Scheme) and giving advice relating to trusts and use of trust assets. Drawing on this background, Reece is able to provide strategic counsel on institutional structuring, governance frameworks, and regulatory compliance. He is experienced in navigating complex institutional risks, including advising on the administration of trust assets and managing responses to historical abuse claims under both common law and the National Redress Scheme.

Reece possesses a nuanced understanding of the education sector, particularly non-state schools in Queensland. He frequently conducts independent investigations into serious allegations for private schools and brings practical, board-level governance perspective to his legal advice through his ongoing role as a director of a large private school. His commercial and regulatory acumen is further informed by his prior experience in a specialist employment tax team at a Big Four accounting firm, equipping him to navigate financial complexities in both corporate and not-for-profit contexts.

Reece is known for his approachable demeanour and his commitment to delivering advice that is comprehensive, practical, and accessible. He ensures that clients from all walks of life are fully equipped to make informed, strategic decisions.

Reece holds a Bachelor of Laws (First Class Honours) from Griffith University. He is entered in the High Court Register of Practitioners and accepts briefs in the Federal jurisdiction.

Outside of chambers, Reece enjoys building and playing guitars and amplifiers, as well as recreational mountain biking and motorbike riding.

Harrison Smith was called to the Bar in May 2025, after admission as a solicitor in Queensland in 2019 and in England and Wales in 2024.

He accepts briefs in all areas of civil, commercial and public law, including shipping, admiralty and transport matters.

Prior to being called to the Bar, Harrison was an Associate at an international shipping and commodities law firm in London and a Research Associate in the Federal Court of Australia, assisting the Hon. Justice Longbottom and the Hon. Justice Wheatley.  Before that, he practised in commercial litigation at international and boutique firms in Brisbane and was the Associate to the Hon. Justice RM Derrington in the Federal Court of Australia.

He is also a Reporter for the Australian Law Reports and the Australian Corporations and Securities Reports published by LexisNexis.

Harrison Smith holds a Bachelor of Laws (Hons) and a Bachelor of Commerce (Finance) from the University of Queensland and a Master of Laws from the University of Melbourne.