Glenn advises on complex commercial disputes with sharp strategic judgment and strong courtroom skills. He cuts through complexity to deliver practical, commercial outcomes in high-stakes matters.
Biography
Glenn brings over 30 years of litigation experience, including 27 years at the Victorian Bar and a decade as Senior Counsel.
He focuses on commercial law with deep expertise in intellectual property and class actions, having acted in landmark cases involving patents, trade marks, copyright, designs, confidential information and trade practices across sectors including engineering, software, biotechnology and pharmaceuticals.
Glenn combines technical depth with strategic advocacy and has secured successful outcomes in some of Australia’s most significant and complex multi-jurisdictional disputes. He is a Fellow and past president of the Australian Institute for Commercial Arbitration.
Glenn's experience
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Down Under Enterprises
Acted in multi‑year Federal Court litigation involving patent, trade mark and ACL claims, two appeals, and a 2022 High Court special leave refusal, securing substantial wins for the client. -
Interpod
Advising on high‑profile registered design infringement proceedings involving well‑known consumer products, with cross‑claims for revocation and rectification. -
Commissioner of Taxation v Seven Network
Represented the ATO in Full Federal Court proceedings involving copyright and tax treaty interpretation. -
Australian Taxation Office
Acted in major international transfer pricing disputes, including Oracle/Vantive objection valued at $176.1m. -
Damorgold v JAI Products
Successfully defended patent infringement claim, established leading authority on prior user principles. -
SurfStitch shareholder class action
Led proceedings in NSW Supreme Court, resulting in settlement approved in 2021.
Awards, recognition and rankings
- Best Lawyers in Australia 2024 – Recognised for Class Action Litigation
- IAM Patent 1000 2023 – Bronze Practitioner and Patent 1000 ranking