Ben Nearhos

Professional experience

Ben is a Senior Associate at Cowen Schwarz Marschke, having joined the firm after graduating from The University of Queensland.

Ben practises principally in commercial litigation and insolvency. He brings nearly a decade of 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, in addition to insolvency matters and related advice.

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 Professional Member 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
• Professional Member of ARITA (RITP)
• Member of INSOL International
• Member of the Queensland Law Society
• Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland
• Solicitor of the High Court of Australia

Recognition

• Rising Stars 2024 – Commercial Litigation & Insolvency Law – Doyle’s Guide (recognised 2022 to 2024)