Dispute Resolution
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Australia
Band 4
About
Provided by Hall & Wilcox
The Hall & Wilcox Commercial Dispute Resolution team has been established as a major litigation practice for over 40 years. In addition to acting for major professional litigants like insurers and banks, we have a substantial practice in commercial litigation for clients ranging from major companies to private individuals.
We have a broad, truly national, litigation team of approximately 50 lawyers based in Melbourne, Sydney, Newcastle, Perth and Brisbane, and advise clients nationally from these five offices. We act in all courts and jurisdictions and handle disputes and litigation arising from interstate and overseas.
Our team takes a very strategic and commercial approach to disputes. Disputes are not allowed to just ‘run their course’. Strategy is a key focus at the outset and indeed in all stages.
In addition to dispute resolution, the team has a large focus on risk management and compliance. Our team is acutely aware of reputational and commercial issues associated with disputes and regulatory actions and manages, and takes into account, these factors in all aspects of their files.
Chambers Review
Hall & Wilcox offers a well-resourced disputes practice, maintaining offices in every mainland state or territory and offering comprehensive coverage of litigation, alternative dispute resolution and inquiry-related requirements. It is particularly active on behalf of clients from the construction, real estate and telecommunications sectors, and on insolvency-related matters. It is also experienced in the handling of class action mandates and in the representation of individual executives and entrepreneurs.
Work Highlights
- Hall & Wilcox acted for the honourable Mr Malcolm Turnbull AC in response to a notice he received from the Royal Commission into the Robodebt Scheme.
Strengths
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"The dispute litigation team was pragmatic, attentive and had a good grasp of the details of a complex matter."
"We continue to be impressed by the quality of service and value that we receive from Hall & Wilcox."
"The dispute litigation team was pragmatic, attentive and had a good grasp of the details of a complex matter."
"We continue to be impressed by the quality of service and value that we receive from Hall & Wilcox."
Notable Practitioners
Graydon Dowd represents clients in a broad range of commercial disputes and has particular experience in contract disputes, inquiries and royal commissions.
"Graydon was thorough, diligent and exceptional in his management of the dispute and achieved a resolution that exceeded my expectations."
"Graydon is excellent to deal with. He is strongly client-centric, with deep experience and commerciality to his approach."
Kathryn Howard is an experienced litigator and has practiced in Tokyo, London and Melbourne. Her clients include individuals and organisations in the infrastructure, manufacturing and pharmaceutical industries.
"Kathryn Howard gives a high level of service. She is also very willing to share her expertise and her time."
"Kathryn thinks independently about the work, provides valuable insight into legal and strategic questions and is tremendously hardworking."
Ranked Lawyers at
Hall & Wilcox
Australia
Members
Provided by Hall & Wilcox
Adrian Lasky
David Dickens
Graydon Dowd
Hector West
Jacob Uljans
Katherine Payne
Kathryn Howard
Mark Petrucco
Head of Department
Penelope Ford
Scott Butler
Stephen Klotz
Tom Mcmahon
Wayne Kelcey
Industries
Provided by Hall & Wilcox
Banking and financial services
Construction, infrastructure and projects
Energy and resources
Health
Logistics
Oil and gas
Public sector
Retail
Telecommunications