Dispute Resolution - Australia
What the team is known for
MinterEllison maintains a large disputes practice with a broad national and international footprint, a substantial cross-jurisdictional offering for the Asia-Pacific region and a depth of resources to cover all major business sectors. Its signature strengths include the handling of shareholder class actions, regulatory investigations and prosecutions, and disputes relating to infrastructure for an impressive range of corporate and government clients. The team is frequently seen on high-profile financial services-related disputes and on matters subject to domestic or international arbitration. Notable clients include Insignia Financial, Rio Tinto and Australian Securities and Investment Commission.
Strengths
"They are incredibly responsive, especially as we work through much different time zones."
"They know our industry better than anyone, and it's not even close. So much of the value that MinterEllison provides comes from their awareness of the industry and their ability to steer us in the right direction."
Work highlights
MinterEllison acted on behalf of Qantas Airways in a case brought before the Western Australian Supreme Court, wherein Perth Airport filed a claim for outstanding aeronautical charges.
Notable practitioners
Beverley Newbold handles high-profile matters in the class action and regulatory spheres from MinterEllison's Sydney office, often acting on behalf of some of Australia's household-name companies - or their individual executives - on both domestic and cross-border mandates. "Beverley is a trusted adviser for difficult issues."
Ross Freeman is based in Melbourne and brings more than a quarter of a century's experience to a variety of dispute mandate types, in which class actions, regulatory investigations and alleged instances of market misconduct feature particularly prominently.
Glen Ward is experienced in representing prominent companies in class action defence and settlement work. He also assists companies and business owners in contract disputes. "Glen is down to earth, easy to talk to and quick to respond." "Glen Ward works extraordinarily hard, producing timely advice and is very, very commercial."
