Department profile
Piper Alderman

Dispute Resolution

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Australia


Piper Alderman

About

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At Piper Alderman, our dispute resolution and litigation team work in partnership with our clients to minimise the stress and disruption that often comes with disputes. We implement strategies to mitigate risk, protect reputations and reduce uncertainty.

We are trusted by and act for and against leading corporations, institutions, and individuals in Australia and internationally. Our lawyers handle complex, high-stakes disputes where reputation and commercial outcomes matter most. From ASX-listed companies to global brands and high-growth innovators, clients trust us for deep expertise, commercial insight, and results-driven strategies. Our reputation stems from successfully resolving large-scale commercial litigation.

While our primary focus is commercial litigation and class actions, we cover the full spectrum of dispute resolution from enforcement actions to urgent, intricate cases. We represent clients in mediations, arbitrations, federal and state courts, specialist tribunals, and Royal Commissions.

Clients rely on our proven track record across all Australian courts and alternative dispute resolution. We deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions tailored to each client’s objectives, ensuring strategic outcomes in every matter. Our innovative and strategic solutions are tailored to our individual client’s goals and objectives, as we look for the most cost-effective approach for each matter.

Industries (4)

  • Class Actions
  • Commercial Disputes
  • Litigation Funding
  • Arbitration

Chambers Review

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Dispute Resolution - Australia

Band 6

Band 6


What the Team is Known For

The Piper Alderman disputes practice focuses significantly on the class action sphere. The team regularly collaborates with prominent third-party funders to represent plaintiff shareholders or consumers in cases arising from a variety of business and industry sectors. It also acts on other funded litigation mandates, including matters in the areas of construction, insolvency, intellectual property and treaty enforcement. The team is particularly noted for its handling of audit and insolvency-related cases.

Notable practitioners

Martin Del Gallego is a key contact for clients.

Work Highlights

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  • Piper Alderman acted for Polchor and nine other minority shareholders of Queensland coal producer Batchfire Resources in an AUD500 million oppressive conduct claim funded by Balance Legal capital.

  • Piper Alderman represented eToro AUS Capital in Federal Court proceedings initiated by the Australia Securities and Investments Commission, concerning compliance with product design and distribution obligations for contracts for difference.

Strengths

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  • The team is intelligent. It can navigate complex and lengthy matters while articulating our key concerns and advising us on how to address them.

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  • The firm is always available, dedicated and commercial.

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Members

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  • Martin del Gallego

    Head of Department

  • Gordon Grieve

  • Anne Freeman

  • Louise Gehrig

  • Caterina Meduri

  • McKenzie Moore

  • Lillian Rizio

  • Greg Whyte

  • Beau Weigand

  • Paul Venus

  • Meriel Steadman

  • Andrew Robertson

  • Ian Nathaniel

  • Joanne Hardwick

  • Nick Burkett

  • Hannah Brown

  • Valerie Blacker

  • Florian Ammer

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