Dispute Resolution
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Australia
Band 3
Contact number
+61 2 8272 0500Chambers Review
The Jones Day team is the respected Australian arm of a global dispute resolution offering, attracting particular notice for its handling of high-stakes, cross-border disputes for prominent multinationals. It is also noted in the class action defence sphere, on regulatory investigations and inquiries and on disputes concerning energy and resources or major construction projects. The team operates additionally in the insolvency and taxation-related disputes spaces and is regularly active on behalf of individual executives and further noted for its ability to advise on Australian matters affected by the provisions of the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. Key clients include Sanofi and Bristol Myers Celgene, Tri-Star Group and Holista Colltech.
Work Highlights
- Jones Day represented Tom Albanese, former CEO of Rio Tinto, in a regulatory investigation and subsequent proceeding initiated by the Australian Securities & Investments Commission. This case centered on Rio Tinto's market disclosures concerning the acquisition of a Mozambique coal mine in 2011.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The work is always well-researched and executed very diligently. They also did good team work in our large litigation, which required the deployment of resources from various offices, and that was managed very well."
"They are technically excellent with a depth of experience which is demonstrated by a strong ability to work with both the deal teams and the C-suite."
"Their turnaround time is always good."
"The work is always well-researched and executed very diligently. They also did good team work in our large litigation, which required the deployment of resources from various offices, and that was managed very well."
"They are technically excellent with a depth of experience which is demonstrated by a strong ability to work with both the deal teams and the C-suite."
"Their turnaround time is always good."
Notable Practitioners
John Emmerig is an experienced handler of high-value, high-profile litigation - including major class actions - for household-name companies and, on regulatory issues, their individual executives.
"John is a lovely man to deal with, and is extremely experienced in his practice area. His advice is thorough, thought through and very appropriately aimed at the audience he is assisting."
Holly Sara is a Sydney-based partner who focuses on contentious work for large multinational companies, notably those from the financial services and pharmaceutical sectors.