Dispute Resolution: The Bar - Australia
Foley's List operates from Owen Dixon Chambers in Melbourne and traces its origins back to 1860, now being co-owned and maintained by over 300 barristers who offer advocacy experience acquired in Australian and numerous foreign jurisdictions. In addition to a broad commercial law practice, including barristers with skills in banking and finance, employment, insolvency and taxation issues, the list is also noted for its concentration of Royal Commission-related expertise. Chief clerk Andrew Turner is the key contact.
Notable Practitioners
Frank O'Loughlin KC is exceptionally well qualified to operate in the taxation law space, having worked within it not only as a solicitor and a barrister, but also as an ATO officer and member of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal.
Peter Fary SC is a well-established and highly respected barrister in the insolvency sphere, enjoying particular regard for his expertise concerning bankruptcy issues, upon which he is a published authority. "He is very good, very experienced."
Justin Mereine focuses his practice principally upon complex commercial issues arising in the corporate and financial services sectors, among which insolvency and regulatory aspects feature particularly prominently.
Andrew De Wijn has practised as both solicitor and barrister in the tax law field for over 15 years. Acting for clients in both an advisory and a representational capacity, and in negotiations with the ATO, he is well versed in both Commonwealth and state tax issues.
