Dispute Resolution

King & Wood Mallesons' comprehensive, deeply resourced offering has niche strengths in such areas as financial services regulation, construction and infrastructure disputes, corporate investigations, Royal Commissions and other official inquiries and public liability issues and incorporates both experienced international arbitration expertise and a strong class action capability. It is also noted for its impressive regional presence and especially high capability for the handling of China-related issues, including the enforcement of contracts and awards. It is regularly sought after as an adviser to public sector clients and maintains a strong focus upon the prevention or out-of-court settlement of disputes wherever consonant with client objectives.

"I deeply trust its expertise and ability to provide sound legal judgement which is appropriate for our commercial drivers and needs."

"KWM provides exceptional support and advice and has a highly commercial approach."

"It has experience in large class actions. KWM is enjoyable to deal with, its lawyers are smart and friendly and they have support from other departments, who are also industry leading."

King & Wood Mallesons successfully defended OnePath Life, a subsidiary of Zurich Insurance Group, in civil penalty proceedings brought by ASIC in the Federal Court.

Alexander Morris stands out for his mastery of the two often overlapping areas of financial services litigation and class actions and is further noted for his representation of senior executives facing issues of high reputational significance. "Alex is particularly strong in Corporations Act matters and is a creative thinker." "He is an excellent, technical lawyer; strategic in his approach and there are a number of different difficult issues he dealt with, with great care."

Moira Saville is based in Sydney and focuses principally on class actions, acting particularly frequently for clients from the financial services and insurance sectors or on issues of product or professional liability. "Moira is particularly strong in class actions. She is both strategic and has a remarkable hold on the details of the matters she leads."

Domenic Gatto is a well-regarded, Melbourne-based litigator with a strong focus on high-stakes disputes arising from the resources and financial services sectors, including class action disputes. He also acts on ACCC investigations. "Dom is an excellent operator, he knows what is important and what is not. He comes fully prepared to talk to you and is a strong communicator."

Emma Costello is respected for advising on significant class action disputes, as well as assisting with Royal Commission matters. She is based in King & Wood Mallesons' Brisbane office.