Frances Dreyer

Practice Areas

- Dispute Resolution

- Class Actions

- Financial Services Regulation

Career

Frances specialises in Federal and Supreme Court litigation with a focus on claims related to financial products, accounting irregularities and the health sector.

Frances manages large scale and high-profile litigation with careful and strategic focus. She has held the central co-ordinating role in large litigation projects for over 15 years, including in large regulatory actions, large investment related litigation (including class actions on both the plaintiff and defendant side), multifaceted defence projects and high value audit and accounting claims.

Frances also manages contractual and commercial disputes with efficiency and commerciality. She has built strong “first call” relationships with commercial clients and works as an ongoing partner in respect of strategic disputes, crisis management and BAU dispute and risk management. She holds degrees in Law and Economics. She received the University Medal, was the Dux of the Law School and the graduating law student with the highest-ranking Honours score.

Frances is described in Chambers & Partners as “very polished, very intelligent and very commercial” and “an excellent tactical lawyer and collaborative”.

Alongside her litigation work, Frances is joint chair of the firm’s pro bono practice. She has played a central leadership role in driving the firm’s practice which supports low income, disadvantaged and marginalised people in the Australian community and the organisations that support them.

For additional information on Frances’ professional background and work highlights, please visit: https://jws.com.au/our-people/frances-dreyer/.