Dispute Resolution
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Australia
Band 2
About
Provided by Clayton Utz
Clayton Utz's litigation practice is renowned for its ability to manage complex, high-value litigation effectively and efficiently, making us the foremost firm clients rely on during crises. As trusted advisers in both the public and private sectors, we offer one of Australia's largest and most active national practices. Our team works closely with in-house counsel, providing strategic input into potential commercial disputes from the outset.
We excel in complex commercial disputes, investigations, and regulatory engagements, with expertise in class action defence, litigation support technology, and customer remediation. Our goal is to help our clients identify and address areas of risk, prepare for disputes, and guide them through the process, whether it involves courtroom proceedings, regulator engagement, or alternative dispute resolution.
At every stage, we provide clear-eyed advice, strategic guidance, and realistic estimates, all grounded in the highest technical skills and a deep understanding of your risk appetite and the realities of litigation and dispute resolution.
Chambers Review
The Clayton Utz disputes practice is a substantial group, acknowledged for the depth and continuity of its team and offering a versatile range of expertise, notably including banking, construction, energy and resources, and public sector representation. It is prominent in the class action defence and regulatory investigation spaces and frequently in receipt of inbound referrals from international firms. The practice is also regularly seen on product liability and consumer remediation scheme mandates. It maintains a high profile where the representation of individual executives in both civil and potentially criminal matters is concerned. Noted clients include Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Apple and Hino Motors.
Work Highlights
- Clayton Utz represented individuals from the Bayer Group and Australasian Medical & Scientific in relation to a class action in Australia, which is part of a global product liability claim involving the Essure device, a birth control implant for women.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The litigation team is extremely user-friendly and technically excellent. They are a joy to work with, with a particular focus on client needs."
"They are one of the go-to firms for significant commercial litigation matters and have strong line of sight on the commercial imperatives that underpin such matters."
"The Clayton Utz team is well organised, which includes the regulatory expert relevant to the subject of litigation and talented associate attorneys who can well handle the court proceeding and provide advice to client."
"The litigation team is extremely user-friendly and technically excellent. They are a joy to work with, with a particular focus on client needs."
"They are one of the go-to firms for significant commercial litigation matters and have strong line of sight on the commercial imperatives that underpin such matters."
"The Clayton Utz team is well organised, which includes the regulatory expert relevant to the subject of litigation and talented associate attorneys who can well handle the court proceeding and provide advice to client."
Notable Practitioners
Ross McInnes acts principally on regulatory, enforcement and consumer remediation issues, being best known for his work on financial institutions, though his experience also covers the medical device and pharmaceutical sectors. He is based in Sydney.
"Ross has a deep understanding of what clients do. The closeness with which he works with clients is impressive."
"Ross is one of the most capable and hard-working solicitors in Sydney."
Colin Loveday is based in Sydney and is noted as a strong practitioner on product liability issues with experience on cases in the medical sector. He is particularly rich in experience of managing class action cases concerning consumer and financial products and the coordination of matters with cross-jurisdictional issues.
Nick Cooper is head of the Clayton Utz commercial litigation group from his base in Perth. He is recognised for significant experience advising government and public sector clients, in addition to acting for multinational corporates.
"Nick is a trusted pair of hands."
Ranked Lawyers at
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Members
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Alex Rose
David Benson
Emily Tranter
Greg Williams
Head of Department
Katie Wood
Scott Grahame
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