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Hall & Wilcox

Dispute Resolution

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The Hall & Wilcox Commercial Dispute Resolution team has been established as a major litigation practice for over 40 years. In addition to acting for major professional litigants like insurers and banks, we have a substantial practice in commercial litigation for clients ranging from major companies to private individuals.

We have a broad, truly national, litigation team of approximately 50 lawyers based in Melbourne, Sydney, Newcastle, Perth and Brisbane, and advise clients nationally from these five offices. We act in all courts and jurisdictions and handle disputes and litigation arising from interstate and overseas.

Our team takes a very strategic and commercial approach to disputes. Disputes are not allowed to just ‘run their course’. Strategy is a key focus at the outset and indeed in all stages. 

In addition to dispute resolution, the team has a large focus on risk management and compliance. Our team is acutely aware of reputational and commercial issues associated with disputes and regulatory actions and manages, and takes into account, these factors in all aspects of their files.

Industries (9)

  • Banking and financial services
  • Construction, infrastructure and projects
  • Telecommunications
  • Health
  • Oil and gas
  • Energy and resources
  • Logistics
  • Retail
  • Public sector

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Dispute Resolution - Australia

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Hall & Wilcox offers a well-resourced disputes practice, maintaining offices in every mainland state or territory and offering comprehensive coverage of litigation, alternative dispute resolution and inquiry-related requirements. It is particularly active on behalf of clients from the construction, real estate and telecommunications sectors, and on insolvency-related matters. It is also experienced in the handling of class action mandates and in the representation of individual executives and entrepreneurs.

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Work Highlights

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  • Hall & Wilcox represented Vanguard in civil penalty proceedings commenced by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission in the Federal Court of Australia regarding alleged greenwashing statements.

Strengths

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  • The firm is timely, pragmatic and great value for money.

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  • The team provided excellent service. The partners are highly engaged, anticipate client needs and bring a proactive approach to resolving disputes without getting stuck in the quagmire of litigation.

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  • Hall & Wilcox communicates their advice in a very clear and balanced manner.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Graydon Dowd
    Graydon Dowd

    Graydon Dowd

    Graydon Dowd represents clients in a broad range of commercial disputes and has particular experience in contract disputes, inquiries and royal commissions.

    • Graydon is pragmatic, easy to understand, outcomes-focused and efficient.

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    • Graydon has a deep understanding of the strategic issues involved in complex disputes. He provides pragmatic and commercially astute advice.

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    • Graydon is cool under pressure.

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  • Kathryn Howard
    Kathryn Howard

    Kathryn Howard

    Kathryn Howard is an experienced litigator and has practiced in Tokyo, London and Melbourne. Her clients include individuals and organisations in the infrastructure, manufacturing and pharmaceutical industries.

    • Kathryn is responsive, approachable and timely.

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    • She's one of the most detail-oriented partners you could meet. She will always get everything exactly right.

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