About

Provided by Piper Alderman

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.

Chambers Review

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Dispute Resolution: Class Action (Plaintiff) - Australia

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Band 3

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

  • 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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Members

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Andrew Robertson

Anne Freeman

Beau Weigand

Caterina Meduri

Florian Ammer

Gordon Grieve

Greg Whyte

Hannah Brown

Ian Nathaniel

Joanne Hardwick

Lillian Rizio

Louise Gehrig

Martin del Gallego

Head of Department

McKenzie Moore

Meriel Steadman

Nick Burkett

Paul Venus

Valerie Blacker

Industries

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Arbitration

Class Actions

Commercial Disputes

Litigation Funding