Brendon Watkins

Practice Areas

Brendon is the head of his firm's national class actions practice and is a specialist in complex commercial litigation. He brings a wealth of experience to the table in dealing with corporate disputes, contractual disputes, class actions, and regulatory and compliance investigations. Additionally, he is adept at defending claims made against directors and professional advisors.

Renowned for his insightful counsel on shareholder disputes and issues arising from contracts for supplying goods and services, Brendon has a particular focus on IT services. His expertise also encompasses cross-border transactions, with a comprehensive understanding of the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods as it relates to international supply contracts.

Brendon's proficiency in the legal arena is further demonstrated by his involvement in a substantial number of cross-border disputes, including international arbitrations, backed by several years of experience at one of the top-five global law firms in London.

He holds a prominent position within the legal community, evidenced by his role on the board of the Australian Centre for International Commercial Arbitration (ACICA). As a thought leader, Brendon has also contributed to legal literature as the co-author of the Australian chapters of the Practical Law Class/Collective Actions Global Guide and as the Australian contributor to a recent global guide on the recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments. His contributions to international commercial law are both significant and highly regarded.