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Ashurst Perkins Coie – London, New York, Seattle, Sydney

Dispute Resolution

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Ashurst Perkins Coie – London, New York, Seattle, Sydney

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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.

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Dispute Resolution - Australia

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

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

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  • Ashurst represented Rio Tinto in a class action alleging responsibility for sexual harassment, harassment on the grounds of sex, sex discrimination and pregnancy discrimination by employees of subsidiaries and contractors.

Strengths

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  • The Ashurst team has great strategic thinkers who take a novel approach to matters. The have a deep understanding of their clients' drivers and business.

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  • Ashurst provides a very high service level.

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  • I have always been impressed by Ashurst’s ability to see the forest for the trees in highly complex matters, while also looking after the fine detail.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Andrew Carter
    Band 2Andrew Carter

    Andrew Carter

    Andrew Carter, based in Sydney, acts extensively on investigatory and contentious regulatory mandates, frequently representing leading banks and other prominent financial services providers.
    • Andrew has such a great team. Their work with other clients means they're across emerging issues in the market.

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    • Andrew is one of the smartest lawyers I know. He is also highly responsive.

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  • Band 2Nicholas Mavrakis
    Band 2Nicholas Mavrakis

    Nicholas Mavrakis

    Nicholas Mavrakis acts 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.

    • Nicholas excels at client care and relationship building. He has a real calm presence and is always willing to accommodate people.

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  • Band 3Angela Pearsall
    Band 3Angela Pearsall

    Angela Pearsall

    Angela Pearsall is based in Sydney and stands out for her handling of large-scale commercial litigation in the Australian market, notably including professional negligence disputes.

    • Angela assembles a great team. She is very commercial and thoughtful in her advice.

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  • Band 3Rani John
    Band 3Rani John

    Rani John

    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.
    • Rani is fantastic. She manages different conceptual cases very well.

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  • Band 4John Pavlakis
    Band 4John Pavlakis

    John Pavlakis

    John Pavlakis stands out for the versatility of his class action practice, encompassing the representation of both public and private sector clients across a notably varied range of issues. He is based in Sydney.

    • John is always ten steps ahead in matter management. He is never taken by surprise.

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  • Band 4Wen-Ts'ai Lim
    Band 4Wen-Ts'ai Lim

    Wen-Ts'ai Lim

    Wen-Ts'ai Lim enjoys widespread market recognition as a highly effective litigator of longstanding in the disputes space, where he has practised for over 30 years. He is based in Sydney.

  • Band 5Ian Bolster
    Band 5Ian Bolster

    Ian Bolster

    Ian Bolster is based in Sydney and represents domestic and international clients from the financial services, energy and retail sectors in civil penalty proceedings and class action defence, among other matters.

    • Ian is a fantastic litigator who really cares about his client.

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