Ashurst’s dispute resolution group continues to be instructed in investigation and enforcement matters, as well as disputes in the financial services, energy, natural resources and infrastructure sectors. Team members regularly act for ASX companies in ‘bet the company’ litigation, with head of the Australian dispute resolution and global class actions practice Ian Bolster recognised for his experience in commercial litigation. Nicholas Mavrakis represents domestic and foreign corporate and banking clients in litigation, as well as in investigations undertaken by Australian regulatory bodies including ASIC, the ATO and the ACCC. Andrew Carter is highlighted as ’an able and intelligent litigator‘, and Rani John is often involved in commercial litigation for corporates, alongside matters concerning alleged bribery of public officials. Wen-Ts’ai Lim acts for blue-chip clients and has acted in high-profile, ’bet the company’ cases.
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Témoignages
Collectés indépendamment par l'équipe de recherche du Legal 500.
‘The practice is resourced by highly skilled and responsive lawyers who clearly have our best interests in mind. They are available and approachable to provide advice.'
‘I have worked with Nicholas Mavrakis and Gabrielle Piesiewicz who take an interest in our business so that they can provide well rounded advice with a strategy in mind.'
'Responsive and provides practical advice.’
‘Andrew Carter is an able and intelligent litigator and has achieved good outcomes for us in complex matters.'
- 'Stephanie Stacey is as a skilled and personable litigator.’
‘The team really understands our business.'
Clients clés
- AGL Energy
- AGL Energy Limited
- AIA Insurance
- Airservices Australia
- Alcoa Corporation
- Australian Naval Infrastructure
- ANZ Bank
- Australian Rail Track Corporation
- AxiCorp
- BMW Australia
Points forts
- Acting for Societe Generale in the claim against Forum Finance and associated individuals including founder Bill Papas.
- Representing AGL Energy defending billion-dollar claims concerning gas joint ventures.
- Acting for Energy Australia in the first-of-its-kind greenwashing proceedings alleging misleading or deceptive conduct in relation to certain energy products being advertised as carbon neutral.
Avocats
Hall of Fame
Avocats au sommet de leur profession, largement reconnus et respectés par l'ensemble du marché pour leur expertise éprouvée et leur intervention récurrente et longue date dans les dossiers les plus complexes et prestigieux.
Les grands avocats du marché
Avocats associés reconnus parmi les leaders du marché par leurs pairs et leurs clients, régulièrement présents dans les grands dossiers dans lesquels ils sont au premier plan.
Responsable de la pratique
Ian Bolster
Autres avocats clés
Nicholas Mavrakis; Andrew Carter; Rani John; Wen-Ts'ai Lim