Dispute Resolution

Arnold Bloch Leibler offers a highly regarded, independent practice, long renowned for its representation of high net worth and other prominent individuals and increasingly seen acting for leading corporates, handling matters including high-profile regulatory investigations and prosecutions, and it attracts specific praise for its familiarity with Royal Commission processes. The team is active for both defendants and plaintiffs in class actions and valued by clients for its combination of a boutique-style approach to service with a readiness to engage with large and complex issues, notably including those involving high levels of reputational risk. It is particularly admired for its handling of insolvency-related matters, robust advocacy on behalf of clients and employment of small, carefully selected teams to manage mandates with maximum efficiency. Notable clients include Honda Australia, Star Entertainment Group and Aspen Medical.

"Arnold Bloch Leibler were chosen by us because of their keen awareness of the broader political and stakeholder environment."

"Their service levels are very high with an equal importance placed on responsiveness."

"Arnold Bloch Leibler's ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters is excellent. They consistently think outside of the box, attack all potential angles, whilst protecting their clients' position."

Arnold Bloch Leibler advised the Major Transport Infrastructure Authority and Major Road Projects Victoria, on behalf of the State of Victoria, in relation to infrastructure disputes concerning Western Roads Upgrade and West Gate Tunnel projects.

Leon Zwier leads the practice from the Melbourne office, acting across the full range of issues handled by the team and regularly taking the helm on key mandates. "Leon Zwier was the lead partner and navigated the complexities with his skills and a high level of commercial awareness." "Leon is a strategist, well connected, highly experienced and very well regarded, not only by his colleagues and peers but also within the industry as a whole."

John Mitchell represents both individual executives and companies in high-stakes cases, including regulatory investigations and class actions. He is based in Sydney. "He has a good understanding of the issues and a very high level of commercial awareness."

Jonathan Milner, based in Sydney, stands out for his representation of individual businesspeople in a variety of contentious or potentially contentious contexts, including regulatory investigations, class actions and criminal prosecutions. "He has sophisticated understanding of the law and commercial matters and always makes highly valuable contributions."

Susanna Ford's background as a former official in the Commonwealth Attorney-General’s Department is acknowledged by market sources to give her an uncommon advantage in the disputes space, where she is active across a wide range of investigatory and contentious mandates. "She is an excellent litigator, experienced in case preparation for trial and possesses very high-quality commercial acumen."

Elyse Hilton is based in Arnold Bloch Leibler's Melbourne office. She has experience in handling matters related to Royal Commission processes and frequently provides advice to domestic and international companies in contract disputes, especially those connected to bankruptcy and restructuring. Additionally, she advises individual executives in contentious matters. "She is a pleasure to work with - supportive, responsive and available." "In addition to be incredibly switched on and articulate, Elyse Hilton has an uncanny knack for obtaining from the client and then understanding the commercial facts associated with a dispute."