Hugh Paynter

Practice Areas

- Commercial litigation

- Tax investigations and disputes

- Enforcement and investigations

- Financial services litigation

- Tax

Career

Hugh is a partner based in our Sydney office. Hugh leads the Disputes group in Sydney. He is a trusted adviser to sector leading companies and boards focusing on disputes and investigations. Hugh regularly assists sector leading clients to resolve strategic or high value issues involving regulatory engagement, investigations and disputes. Clients value his depth of financial understanding, commercial sophistication and commitment to client service. Hugh has acted for leading companies in banking and insurance, mining and energy, technology, pharma and private equity, across a range of commercial disputes as well as regulatory investigations involving ASIC, APRA, AFCA and the ATO. He works closely with clients to develop a strategy for managing and resolving investigations and disputes. This includes conducting litigation in Courts and Tribunals across Australia but also involves resolution through direct negotiation or use of ADR processes such as mediation, arbitration and independent determination.

For additional information on Hugh’s professional background, please visit: https://www.hsfkramer.com/our-people/h/hugh-paynter