Dispute Resolution
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Australia
Band 3
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Baker McKenzie maintains a well-resourced, highly experienced dispute resolution group, acknowledged for its financial services, restructuring and insolvency, and technology-related expertise. The team attracts attention for its involvement in prominent class actions and for the representation of individuals or companies facing regulatory inquiry or prosecution, bringing to the latter work valuable experience of having acted both for and against regulatory bodies. It is also active on behalf of both customers and suppliers engaged in disputes arising in the IT and telecommunications sectors and for healthcare and consumer goods sector clients. Especially prized for its membership of a global network, the firm is well placed to handle cross-border litigation, particularly in the construction and resources spheres. Key clients include Mastercard, the Australian Energy Regulator and ALS.
Work Highlights
- Baker McKenzie represented Mercedes-Benz Australia in defence of Federal Court enforcement proceedings brought by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission concerning the global recall of Takata airbags.
Strengths
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"Baker McKenzie exhibits great skill in managing an enormous amount of often complex material and issues, distilling them down to the key or core elements of the case."
"They possess the depth of skills, technical expertise and excellent client-facing and communication skills."
"The disputes resolution team is always responsive, which is crucial in litigation proceedings where deadlines may not be generous nor convenient and where timeliness of advice is usually pivotal."
"Baker McKenzie exhibits great skill in managing an enormous amount of often complex material and issues, distilling them down to the key or core elements of the case."
"They possess the depth of skills, technical expertise and excellent client-facing and communication skills."
"The disputes resolution team is always responsive, which is crucial in litigation proceedings where deadlines may not be generous nor convenient and where timeliness of advice is usually pivotal."
Notable Practitioners
Alex Wolff is based in Melbourne and maintains a broad practice which extends across such varied sectors as energy, health, forestry and logistics and within which regulatory matters - particularly those which fall within the ambit of the ACCC - feature particularly prominently.
"Alex is completely dedicated to his clients. He is available for every conference and court hearing. He compiles a team responsive to the needs of the case and ensures he is across every aspect of the matters."
Andrew Salgo is based in Sydney and operates a varied and versatile practice, often focused on matters of high reputational significance to the clients concerned.
"He is trusted with our largest litigations and really is able to handle our sophisticated cases."
Mark Chapple acts chiefly on disputes arising out of commercial arrangements such as joint ventures, complex contracts, and investor and shareholder agreements. He is based in Sydney.
"Mark has provided solid and reliable advice on a range of topics. He responds quickly to meet our timetable. Working with Mark is a good experience."
"Mark did a tremendous job on a personal level, in leading his team, in selecting and briefing barristers, in the management of materials, framing of arguments and preparation prior to cross-examination."