Thomson Geer, Dispute Resolution | Chambers Asia-Pacific Profile

About

Provided by Thomson Geer

Thomson Geer operates in all Australian jurisdictions and provides legal solutions for large and complex litigation and dispute matters including alternative dispute resolution, class actions, multi-party litigation, building and construction disputes, contracts and commercial and real estate.

Our litigation & dispute resolution services include

Administrative law
Class actions
Competition & consumer law
Complex multi-party litigation
Contract law
Corporations law & securities
Defamation
Energy & resources
Environmental
Insolvency & reconstructions
Insurance litigation
Intellectual property, copyright, trade marks, computers & software
Product liability
Project management
Property
Tax litigation

We are increasingly becoming known for taking risks with trusted clients on fixed cost litigation, and for innovative, creative & cost-effective solutions through alternative dispute resolution including arbitration & mediation.

Our experienced litigation team has expertise in defending claims in complex, multi-party contests. We understand that being involved in a dispute is disruptive and can take on a life of its own. Our approach to dispute resolution encourages early intervention and strategic analysis of prospects of settlement at an early stage. We are sensitive to costs, in terms of legal fees, client time & effort.

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Dispute Resolution - Australia

Band 6

What the Team is Known For

Thomson Geer maintains a diverse practice, offering expertise in arbitration, commercial disputes and regulatory advice before federal, national and international courts. Its international arbitration practice represents commercial and government clients in energy-related disputes and in the enforcement of arbitral awards. The litigation department has a strong class action practice, with notable expertise in securities, consumer and shareholder class action defence for clients in the manufacturing, real estate and energy sectors. The team also advises on criminal proceedings, defamation cases and audit and tax disputes. It is recognised for its growing capabilities in advising on regulatory investigations and government-related enquiries through its Canberra office.

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Work Highlights

Thomson Geer acted on behalf of the Kingdom of Spain to defend an application to enforce a EUR290.6 million investment arbitration award rendered against Spain in an arbitration administered by the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes.

Strengths

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The team consistently demonstrates a deep understanding of commercial priorities and provides strategic, solutions-focused advice tailored to our needs.