How we can help
We advise on the full spectrum of contentious matters across sectors and services, acting on disputes, litigation and investigations from early risk through to resolution. We manage complex commercial and regulatory challenges, providing technical expertise, commercial judgement and proactive solutions to safeguard interests.
Working closely with boards and senior executives, we support businesses responding to enforcement action and other complex regulatory and risk issues, including anti-money laundering and compliance investigations, white-collar crime and fraud, and cyber security incidents. Our focus is on managing exposure early in high-risk situations, safeguarding reputation and achieving practical outcomes.
Where matters can be resolved early, we pursue outcomes through mediation, arbitration and negotiation. Where proceedings are required, we run them with focus and discipline to achieve efficient outcomes.
Experience
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Dexus (APAC Airports)
Acted in $4bn multi-party Supreme Court proceedings arising from a confidential information breach during ‘Project Mercury’, securing injunctive relief preventing a forced share sale ahead of trial. -
Shareholders of Quintis
Acted in $250m securities class action against Quintis and its former managing director, running a 6-week Federal Court trial and securing total settlements of $17.87m, the only proceeding against the director to succeed after both ASIC's case and a competing class action failed. -
Commissioner of Taxation
Acted in the Full Federal Court, overturning the primary judge's decision and securing a landmark ruling on the interpretation of ‘assessable tolling receipts’ under the Petroleum Rent Resource Tax Assessment Act 1987 (Cth), valued at $1.5bn. -
Hutchinson Builders
Successfully defended a High Court challenge brought by the ACCC, securing a significant ruling on the interpretation of anti-competitive conduct provisions under the Competition and Consumer Act. -
Former Senior Officer of The Star Entertainment Group
Acted in Federal Court proceedings brought by ASIC against former senior officers following findings on the scope of senior officers' duties, advising on appeal options and defending financial penalties and potential disqualification proceedings. -
Johnson Estate
Acting in €200m cross-border proceedings across Gibraltar, Portugal, the United Kingdom and Australia, involving contested domicile, forced heirship claims, death duties and parallel international proceedings with approximately 30 witnesses across five countries. -
ASIC
Acted in civil penalty proceedings against a payday lender for contraventions of the Credit Act, securing liability judgment at first instance and defending a Full Federal Court appeals through to the High Court on points of national significance to regulators. -
Global public transport operator
Acted in disputes arising from the operation and transition of one of the world’s largest tram networks, including claims exceeding $100m, government stakeholders and significant public infrastructure assets. -
EML Payments
Advised on an investigation into the alleged misuse of company funds, corporate governance issues, alongside urgent Federal Court proceedings that concluded with a confidential settlement and the resignation of three directors from the board.