We are one of the largest dispute resolution practices of our kind in the Australian market. Our lawyers are recommended by leading independent industry commentators such as the Legal 500 Asia-Pacific.
Our 35-partner team is known for its work on behalf of a broad range of corporate clients, as well as specialist litigation expertise across a wide variety of industry sectors. The diverse range of industry sectors where we have cultivated a deep expertise is a particularly notable aspect of our practice.
We pride ourselves on providing frank and fearless advice to clients and offer genuine bench strength for large-scale litigation matters.
Our expertise includes:
Acting for businesses in commercial transaction disputes
Debt & asset recovery
Acting for owners with respect to disputes arising from the conducting of the business, oppressive conduct claims and succession issues
Claims with respect to breaches of duty by directors, officers, trustees, joint venture partners and other fiduciary relationships
Regulatory enforcement actions, disciplinary hearings, Royal Commissions, and other government inquiries
Class actions
Property, building and construction disputes
Litigation risk advice.
Our experienced team has conducted significant litigation and other dispute resolution processes for clients across multiple sectors including banking & financial services, professional services, primary industry & agriculture, property, technology, construction and infrastructure, energy & resources, heath & aged care, food and manufacturing sectors. We also conduct litigation on behalf of government departments and agencies.
Prosecuting close to 1,400 proceedings across Australian courts on behalf of the liquidators of Timbercorp Finance, seeking recovery of a $500m loan book
Acted in significant litigation arising out of the $2.5bn collapse of Octaviar Limited and various companies in the Octaviar Group
Advising a developer on a $100m dispute over an attempt to rescind a contract for sale of land
Advising in dispute regarding development approval for a $100m residential project.