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Gareth has established himself as a distinguished litigator, known for his successful representation of the Commonwealth Bank in the landmark High Court decision of Commonwealth Bank of Australia v Barker [2014] HCA 32. This case is significant in Australian employment law as it determined that the implied term of trust and confidence is not part of Australian law, a decision that Professor Joellen Riley has referred to as "one of the most important employment law decisions this century."
In his practice, Gareth is well-versed in conducting proceedings before several legal bodies, including the Fair Work Commission, the Federal Court of Australia, the Federal Circuit Court of Australia, and various other courts and tribunals. His legal prowess is complemented by a strong background in information technology, which has seen him develop a range of applications to enhance his practice.
Demonstrating a commitment to innovation in the legal field, Gareth has recently been certified in Neota Logic, an advanced platform used to develop expert systems. These rule-based artificial intelligence apps for web and mobile platforms showcase Gareth's forward-thinking approach to integrating technology with legal services, offering sophisticated, automated solutions to complex legal problems.