- Profil
Témoignages
Collectés indépendamment par l'équipe de recherche du Legal 500.
- 'Tim Webster is sophisticated and very astute. He is an effective commercial negotiator who is able to readily identify the strengths and weaknesses of any case.'
- 'Christien Corns is energetic and a very good leader. He is very calm under pressure and can pull large legal teams together at short notice to deal with any crisis.'
- 'Stephen Hume is very intelligent who has a knack for identifying the key issues in complex problems and coming up with simple solutions.'
- 'Angus Groves is a star on the rise with a keen legal mind. He is both a trusted ally in the trenches and a worthy adversary.’
‘K&L Gates is without peer in terms of its standards of excellence from partner level, down to graduate level. The firm's partners are incisive and creative, and always commercially minded. The firm always dedicates appropriate resources to each matter, and works collaboratively across its different practice areas.'
‘The firm has no weak spots. The partners always give frank and fearless advice, and will work very hard to protect their clients.'
‘Christien Corns is a proactive problem solver who comes with solutions and recommendations to litigation. He stays ahead of the process and keeps the interests of his client at the centre of his decision making and recommendations. He is a sound sounding board, open to challenge and challenging clients, leading to pragmatic decision making and a strong relationship built on trust.’
‘Christian Corns is an exceptional lawyer who is sharp, considered, responsive and very down to earth.’
Clients clés
- Nora Goodridge Investments Pty Limited
- Capral Limited
- United Petroleum Pty Ltd
- The Government of the Kingdom of Spain
- Ernst & Young
- Crown Melbourne Limited
- Guild Trustee Services
- Cricket Australia
Points forts
- Representing Capral in two proceedings that arose from the operation of its business, which includes the importation, supply and distribution of aluminium products in Australia to customers constructing marine vessels and other structures.
- Acting for EY in Supreme Court proceedings in Victoria commenced by an employee of NBN Co arising from allegations that NBN failed to make payments in respect of Australian and Indian tax liabilities.
- Represented Guild Trustee Services in an application to the Supreme Court of Victoria for approval under section 180 of the Crimes Act 1958 in respect of the change in trustee of the Guild Retirement Fund, as well as approval under equivalent statutory provisions in Western Australia and Queensland.
Avocats
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
Tim Webster
Autres avocats clés
Lucy Williams; Christien Corns