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Mallesons

Dispute Resolution

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Australia

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Dispute Resolution - Australia

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

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. The firm is also noted for its impressive capabilities in defending clients in emerging litigation sectors, including gaming and gambling, social media and cybercrime. 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.

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Work Highlights

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  • Mallesons defended Westpac and St George Finance in a class action in the Supreme Court of Victoria concerning the sale of vehicle loans through motor dealers on a flex commission model.

Strengths

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  • Mallesons have a strong team with broad experience and effectively staff their teams with diverse skill levels.

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  • The firm has the best bench strength in the market. They can assemble a team of 15 lawyers in the blink of an eye.

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  • The firm has an excellent understanding of the commercial drivers that influence decisions and outcomes. It takes time to understand which approach is desirable in managing high-risk matters.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Alexander Morris
    Alexander Morris

    Alexander Morris

    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 combines a deep knowledge of corporate law, strategic sophistication and experience to provide astute advice and savvy solutions to complex disputes.

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    • Alexander is highly experienced, commercially savvy, pragmatic and strategic.

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    • Alexander is always three steps ahead of the other side.

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  • Moira Saville
    Moira Saville

    Moira Saville

    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 Saville combines deep experience, particularly in class actions, with an unmatched grasp of details, a strong work ethic and strategic acumen in the service of her clients' interests.

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    • Moira is easy to work with. She is both strategic and diligent in the most complex litigation.

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    • Moira's expertise in class actions is unparalleled. Her deep knowledge of the law and experience allow her to provide the very best advice to her clients.

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  • Domenic Gatto
    Domenic Gatto

    Domenic Gatto

    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 Australian Competition and Consumer Commission investigations.

    • Domenic is very accessible and strategic in complex litigation.

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    • Domenic is strategically incisive and brings real value to cases. He cuts through the detail and gets to the key issues.

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    • Domenic has a unique ability to manage the most complex and challenging litigation. His advice is very strategic, clear and concise.

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  • Emma Costello
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    Emma Costello

    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.

    • Emma leverages her extensive experience in commissions and litigation to efficiently absorb large amounts of information and quickly identify the key issues.

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    • Emma gets the job done efficiently and effectively.

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    • Emma provides timely, considered and sophisticated legal advice.

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