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Strategic and innovative approach
Our approach to dispute resolution is commercial and strategic. We align ourselves with our client's objectives and work closely with our client teams in executing an agreed strategy which delivers the best results. We focus on the issues which matter, not just the process. Avoiding a dispute or preventing one escalating is often the objective and, to this end, our teams are effective in the use of alternative dispute resolution procedures.
Experts in global dispute resolution
We have acted for many of the world's leading companies on their most significant disputes and investigations. Our teams work seamlessly and collaboratively across geographic boundaries. Our team is equally at home operating in national courts, in domestic or international arbitrations, or before specialist tribunals.
Experience across every major industry
Our leading dispute resolution practice combined with contentious regulatory and relevant industry experience provides effective solutions to our clients. Our dispute resolution partners are key members of our industry teams and this industry experience assists in identifying areas of risk and preventing disputes before they arise.
Cost conscious and efficient
Our teams are responsive, easy to work with and cost conscious; we manage disputes so that there are no surprises. We offer transparent and innovative proposals on fees and employ project management skills and training to resource and manage all disputes efficiently.
Chambers Review
Ashurst maintains a deep bench offering leading international corporate and government clients global reach and expertise across key industry sectors, with noted strengths in the handling of construction, energy and resources, and financial services disputes. In addition to having a comprehensive commercial litigation capability, it is active on both domestic and international arbitration, prominent in the class action sphere and in disputes concerning road and rail infrastructure, and sought after to advise on both domestic and international regulatory investigations.
Work Highlights
- Ashurst acted for Plus500AU in relation to two class actions alleging a range of contraventions.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Ashurst has a deep understanding of our business, great strategic thinking and is easy to work with."
"The firm is very knowledgeable on the law and able to explain its position clearly."
"Ashurst has a pretty good breadth of knowledge, understands our services and has good relationships with the regulators."
"Ashurst has a deep understanding of our business, great strategic thinking and is easy to work with."
"The firm is very knowledgeable on the law and able to explain its position clearly."
"Ashurst has a pretty good breadth of knowledge, understands our services and has good relationships with the regulators."
Notable Practitioners
Andrew Carter, based in Sydney, acts extensively on investigatory and contentious regulatory mandates, frequently representing leading banks and other prominent financial services providers.
"Andrew Carter thinks deeply about his matters, is always across the details and adds very valuable insights."
"Andrew is an excellent, very strong black letter lawyer and is obviously very experienced."
Nicholas Mavrakis acts prominently for leading players in the financial services and resources spheres on high-profile investigatory and regulatory mandates. He is based in Ashurst's Sydney office.
"Client-focus wise, Nick is just superb. He's so devoted, completely focussed and his responsiveness is fantastic."
Angela Pearsallis based in Sydney and stands out for her handling of large-scale commercial litigation in the Australian market, notably including class actions generated by significant insolvency-related disputes.
"Angela is fantastic; she is a force."
John Pavlakis stands out for the versatility of his class action practice, encompassing the representation of both public and private sector clients across an unusually varied range of issues. He is based in Sydney.
Rani John stands out for combining the regular handling of mandates with investigatory or regulatory aspects with a noted flair for the representation of individual executives. She is based in Sydney.
"She is efficient, sensible and understands how to translate complex legalese."
"Rani is incredibly easy to work with and gives succinct, quality advice."
Wen-Ts'ai Lim enjoys widespread market recognition as a highly effective litigator of long standing in the disputes space, where he has practised for over 30 years. He is based in Sydney.
Ian Bolster is based in Sydney and represents domestic and international clients from the financial services and retailer sectors in civil penalty proceedings and class action defence, among other matters.
"Ian is a fantastic litigator who is good with strategy."
"He is very user-friendly, very commercial and works very well as part of a team."
Ranked Lawyers at
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Members
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Adam Firth
Adrian Chai
Angus Ross
Bill Smith
Catherine Pedler
Gabrielle Forbes
Ian Bolster
James Clarke
Jeremy Chenoweth
Mark Bradley
Mark Elvy
Melanie McKean
Meredith Bennett
Nicole Gardiner