Mills Oakley

Mills Oakley maintains a strong position in commercial disputes and insolvency litigation, handling complex and high-stakes matters across Australia. Clients highlight the team’s ‘deep understanding of litigation-related issues’. Andrew Brown in Melbourne leads the team and has a track record representing clients before the High Court of Australia, as well as the Federal Courts. The highly regarded Bernice Ellis is especially experienced in insolvency litigation and partnership and shareholder disputes. Stephen Dickens navigates insolvency and banking disputes with governance-focused advice, while Ariel Borland excels in insolvency litigation. Taline Chater secures strategic settlements in corporate disputes, and Darren James handles class actions and arbitration. January 2025 saw the departure of senior partner Stuart Walter.