Dispute Resolution
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : 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. It is further noted for its ability to advise on Australian matters affected by the provisions of the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.
Work Highlights
- Jones Day acted for Tri-Star Petroleum Company and related entities in multibillion-dollar disputes concerning joint ventures in Queensland.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Jones Day provided a unique balance of strategic legal advice and commercial pragmatism."
"I think Jones Day has a value add philosophy and a genuine interest in seeing the organisation be successful."
"JD Australia is very attentive to our needs and responds appropriately to the changing nature of the given litigation."
"Jones Day provided a unique balance of strategic legal advice and commercial pragmatism."
"I think Jones Day has a value add philosophy and a genuine interest in seeing the organisation be successful."
"JD Australia is very attentive to our needs and responds appropriately to the changing nature of the given litigation."
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 Emmerig is a lovely man. He is very responsive and very experienced, and it always feels as though you're in safe hands."
"John knows how to pick the right battles and has superb judgement about what is most relevant and where there are gaps in the record."
"He has extensive experience and knowledge of the litigation space."
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.
"Holly is a very promising partner. She runs a very tight practice, is extremely responsive, organised and really anticipates client needs."
"Holly will be a future leader of commercial disputes in Australia. She's clever, engaging and an excellent lawyer."