Chambers Review
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Dispute Resolution - Australia
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.
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.
Strengths
The firm is thorough, professional and client-focused in its approach.
The team consistently demonstrates a deep understanding of commercial priorities and provides strategic, solutions-focused advice tailored to our needs.
Thomson Geer is accessible, practical and prepared to work collaboratively with in-house legal teams.
Thomson Geer is accessible, practical and prepared to work collaboratively with in-house legal teams.
The firm is thorough, professional and client-focused in its approach.
The team consistently demonstrates a deep understanding of commercial priorities and provides strategic, solutions-focused advice tailored to our needs.
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.
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.
Notable practitioners
John Emmerig is an experienced handler of high-value, high-profile litigation, including major class actions, for household-name companies and, on regulatory issues, their individual executives.
John is exceptionally intelligent and analytical. We have the utmost confidence in his ability to represent us with integrity and professionalism.
John demonstrates a rare blend of tenacity and composure, delivering nuanced tactical decisions under pressure.
John is incredibly responsive and always puts his clients’ needs first.