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Gadens

Dispute Resolution

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Australia

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Gadens

About

Provided by Gadens

Recognised for our ability to handle complex and commercial disputes, our team is well regarded for our application of sound legal, forensic, investigative and evidentiary skills. With specialist expertise spanning class actions, debt recovery and alternative dispute resolution, our team has unrivalled experience in conducting proceedings, negotiations and settlements through court, mediations and arbitrations across a broad range of industries.

Work Highlights:

For more information on our expertise, please visit our website: Disputes and Litigation | Gadens

Industries (2)

  • Disputes
  • Litigation

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Dispute Resolution - Australia

Band 6

What the Team is Known For

The Gadens disputes team operates from offices in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. It offers extensive experience in representing companies and individual executives from the financial services industry. Additionally, it provides expertise in assisting corporate regulators in investigations and in responding to public investigations. The law firm's frequent clients come from industries including financial services, real estate, agribusiness and manufacturing.

Notable practitioners

Patrick Walsh is a key contact for clients.

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Work Highlights

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  • Gadens acted for the Australian Securities and Investments Commission in Federal Court civil pecuniary penalty proceedings against SunshineLoans for alleged breaches of the Credit Act.

Strengths

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  • Gadens is extremely knowledgeable and pragmatic in its advice. The team is responsive and always timely in delivery.

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  • The firm makes an effort to understand the business and tailors its advice to meet our business requirements.

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  • Gadens has an excellent technical ability. It is calm and considered in its approach.

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Members

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  • Simone Theodore

  • Patrick Walsh

    Head of Department

  • Kelly Griffiths

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