Michael acts for high-profile individuals and corporates where significant financial and reputational risk is at stake.
Biography
Michael advises on complex commercial disputes, including matters relating to corporate control, directors' duties, shareholder issues, construction, property, intellectual property and workplace relations.
He has played a key role in some of Australia's most high-profile cases, including the Monash IVF v Dr Lynn Burmeister and Isileli 'Israel' Folau v Rugby Australia proceedings. His ability to combine creativity with meticulous attention to detail has earned him repeated recognition by industry publications for excellence in litigation strategy.
Michael's experience
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Digital Infrastructure & Anor v Giraud & Ors
Advised a defendant in Supreme Court of Queensland proceedings brought by liquidators alleging breaches of directors' duties and claiming losses of approximately $18m. -
Danbol
Advised in proceedings in the Supreme Court of Victoria where the plaintiff claimed professional negligence against an insurance broker for failing to renew a policy of insurance which resulted in losses of $10m. -
Aussie Broadband
Advised on urgent Federal Court proceedings seeking interlocutory injunctive relief to restrain a direction requiring the divestment of approximately $50m in shares. -
Confidential client
Advised the claimant seeking payment of $35m in arbitration proceedings in Hong Kong. -
Chen Foods
Advised on a commercial dispute between unitholders of a trust.
Awards, recognition and rankings
- Australasian Lawyer 2024 – Rising Star