Kanaga Dharmananda SC is a commercial litigation and arbitration barrister, focusing on resources, finance, projects, and insolvency. His career spans roles at law firms, Mitsubishi Corporation, and the United Nations. As Senior Counsel, he practices extensively in mining, energy, and commodities, appearing in courts, arbitrations, and Royal Commissions across Australia and internationally. He serves as counsel, arbitrator, and mediator, and is a member of Fountain Court Chambers. An Adjunct Professor at UWA Law School, he holds degrees from UWA, Oxford, and Harvard. He has authored publications on contract, company law, and arbitration, and is a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Law.
Chambers:
Quayside Chambers
Level 36, Exchange Tower 2
The Esplanade
Perth WA 6000
Clerk’s Details:
Katarina Miles
km@quaysidechambers.com
+61 8 9460 5277
Noted Experience
- Billabong Gold Pty Ltd v Vango Mining Ltd [No 2] [2023] WASCA 58
- Counsel for Crown entities in Perth Royal Commission into Casino Industry (2021)
- Carna Group Pty Ltd v Griffin Coal Mining Co (No 6)(2021) 157 ACSR 224
- Perrinepod Pty Ltd v Georgiou Building Pty Ltd (2011) 43 WAR 319
- Straits Exploration (Australia) Pty Ltd v Murchison United NL (2005) 31 WAR 187