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. Key clients include Westpac, Star Entertainment Group and Suncorp.

"They have very strong capabilities, from hands-on partner involvement through to junior lawyers. The team has the resources and raw intellectual power to handle the most complex and time-sensitive matters."

"The depth of talent from partners to juniors is uniformly strong."

"The team has a strong commercial focus, born of a deep understanding of clients' businesses and industries."

King & Wood Mallesons defended Tyro Payments in a class action relating to an EFTPOS (electronic funds transfer at point of sale) terminal outage. 

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. "Alexander has a deep understanding of financial services and securities industries and is a lateral thinker with very strong forensic skills." "He is a great strategic thinker, always three steps ahead of his opponent."

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 the consummate litigation professional. She has complete grasp of the matter, always brings insight and forensic wisdom and delivers an outstanding service." "She is the best in crisis management."

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. "Domenic Gatto is our go-to for litigation."

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.