Dispute Resolution
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Australia
Band 6
Contact number
+61 2 9513 2300Chambers Review
K&L Gates' disputes team is the Australian arm of a global practice and operates from offices on the East Coast and in Perth. It is experienced in both litigation and a variety of alternative dispute resolution disciplines and acknowledged for its expanding sector coverage, good regional connections and mid-market appeal. Well equipped to handle large, complex, cross-jurisdictional disputes, the team is notably active on mandates generated by the rise of shareholder activism in Australia and similarly prominent in the consumer class action space. It is also well placed to advise in connection with ASIC investigations, Royal Commissions and other regulatory inquiries. Notable clients include Cricket Australia, Dyldam Developments and Honda Australia.
Work Highlights
- K&L Gates advised Cricket Australia in its long-running dispute with the Seven Network regarding the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the performance of the parties' Media Rights Agreement.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Their responsiveness was impeccable - we were able to all swiftly arrange an initial call, followed by a very timely briefing with the team. I was incredibly impressed with how fast the team mobilised and provided their advice."
"Their responsiveness was impeccable - we were able to all swiftly arrange an initial call, followed by a very timely briefing with the team. I was incredibly impressed with how fast the team mobilised and provided their advice."
Notable Practitioners
Tim Webster is both head of the firm's Australian litigation practice and co-head of its global disputes offering, and plays leading roles on high-profile contentious mandates of all kinds.
"He really got our issues, dealt with the proceedings with guile and got us where we needed to be."
"Tim is an astute and pragmatic lawyer."