Dispute Resolution
Global Guide 2024 : Australia
Band 2
Email address
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+61 2 9263 4000About
Provided by Gilbert + Tobin
Gilbert + Tobin specialises in assisting clients in navigating complex and contentious issues with high stakes.
Our disputes and investigations partners act in many of Australia’s most significant disputes and have an unparalleled reputation for providing strategic, pragmatic and commercial advice. We understand that litigation should always be a last resort but, where necessary, must focus on protecting our client’s reputation and commercial position.
Our offering includes specialised teams and technology dedicated to meeting the demands of significant disputes and investigations through document review.
We advise on:
- Corporate and commercial disputes
- Regulatory investigations and enforcement proceedings
- Class actions
- Corporate misconduct and directors’ duties
- Commission and inquiries
Chambers Review
Gilbert + Tobin maintains a well-resourced, independent practice, acting for an extensive domestic and international clientele, including leading players in the banking, resources and telecommunications industries. It is active on class actions and other multiparty litigation, regulatory investigations and other official inquiries, including the growing number of royal commissions, where it is noted for advising both government bodies and the organisations being examined. The team is regularly visible on restructuring and insolvency-related mandates and those involving alleged breaches of directors' duties. It is noted for strategic insight and rapid, proactive issue assessment, often enhanced by the labour-saving use of technology. Notable clients include the Nuix, Macquarie Bank Group and SkyCity.
Work Highlights
- Gilbert + Tobin was engaged to act for Westpac in relation to class action proceedings which arose from proceedings commenced by AUSTRAC against it in the Federal Court.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They know how to work with large-scale in-house teams and deliver legal services in the way that is needed."
"They are proactive, sophisticated litigators who give realistic guidance regarding the various potential outcomes from litigation."
"They are very customer-focused and well resourced to respond."
"They know how to work with large-scale in-house teams and deliver legal services in the way that is needed."
"They are proactive, sophisticated litigators who give realistic guidance regarding the various potential outcomes from litigation."
"They are very customer-focused and well resourced to respond."
Notable Practitioners
Colleen Platford is based in Sydney, where her complex commercial litigation practice is largely focused on disputes concerning insolvency or trade practices.
"She is responsive, sophisticated and gives very clear advice."
"Colleen is good at the technical legal aspects but also the overall strategy."
Richard Harris heads the practice from the Sydney office and is personally best known for his representation of leading financial services providers, acting across an impressively broad range of class action, official inquiry and regulatory litigation mandates.
"Richard is strategic, can handle any stakeholder regardless of the circumstances and is great for executive board briefings."
"He is a very much trusted adviser, provides frank advice and will provide a view even if full information is not available."
Crispian Lynch stands out for his expertise in the class action and regulatory spheres and is particularly active on behalf of clients from the financial services sector. He is based in Sydney.
"Crispian is an outstanding litigator, who is always across the detail, strategic and insightful."
Janet Whiting is a highly regarded commercial litigator in the Melbourne disputes space, advising extensively on high-stakes litigation, regulatory issues and matters of major reputational significance to the clients concerned, representing both high-profile companies and individual executives.
"She has done a very good job with large-scale litigation."
Ranked Lawyers at
Gilbert + Tobin
Australia
Members
Provided by Gilbert + Tobin
Andrew Floro
Antonia Garling
Christiana McCudden
Daniel MacPherson
Dianne Banks
James Pomeroy
Kate Harrison
Marshall McKenna
Matt Mackenzie
Patrick Tydde
Philippa Hofbrucker
Head of Department
Tim O'Leary