‘The team is very knowledgeable and pragmatic.’

‘Brilliant team of dispute lawyers. Technically excellent and diligent.’

‘Chris Pagent in particular is a star performer. Chris explains difficult concepts in an easy-to-understand manner and provides practical and commercial solutions.’

‘The team is well-balanced. They are all subject-matter experts, but depending on what you require and the information you need are able to tailor what they provide you.’

‘Chris Pagent is a standout. Head and shoulders above the competitors and always one step ahead in terms of what we need and want from external lawyers.’

‘Brad Woodhouse is excellent at distilling the issues for general consumption. For instance, when we are not often dealing with class actions, he does well at providing an understanding of what is involved and then advising what needs to be done from a client perspective.’

‘The team is a well-oiled machine that clicks into gear.’

‘Brad Woodhouse is technically excellent, but his ability to harness this with practical reality is his standout quality.’

‘They are incredibly hard working, strategic, commercial and good value. They should be considered top-tier for managing large, complex class actions to a successful conclusion.’

‘The JWS dispute resolution team’s primary benefit to its clients is the feeling of confidence that only derives from trust. You know that you are able to leave very important and difficult decisions to the team. Large complex claims always need a flexible approach to budgeting conducted in a disciplined manner, and JWS always provides value for money whether they are seeking to find savings to cover necessary outside budget work, maximising upside advantage from opportunity, or minimising downside risk.’

‘More dynamic than many of the bigger, factory practices but with the experience and talent of the best.’

‘JWS is very professional, efficient and knowledgeable. The partners and other solicitors are friendly and communicate well both with counsel and clients. They are open and frank with fees and payment. They are quick to respond to attend to requests for assistance. The impression I have of the partners is that they would go the extra mile for their clients. It is also always encouraging to see that the partners and senior lawyers treat the junior lawyers well – it tells a lot about the culture. As a national firm they use their resources well. As a firm they punch well above their weight and compete with the big firms.’

‘Both Robert Johnston and Frances Dreyer have a capacity to materially expand their practices whilst diving into file detail when necessary. The client always comes first in strategy, planning and implementation.’

‘Paul Reidy is excellent – personable, strategic, flexible on costs, good value, always can-do and leads by example.’ 

‘They are approachable, knowledgeable, professional and on top of that decent people. They are experienced and well-qualified to do what they do, and are open and upfront with clients and counsel, whether the news is good or bad.’

‘Banton Group is a boutique practice focussed on delivering legal services to a high-standard via small but highly effective teams of experienced professionals, supported by external counsel (barristers). This enables the firm to be focussed and selective, and why it punches above its weight in terms of results achieved compared to firm-size.’

‘Amanda Banton stands out for her experience and willingness to take on difficult cases.’

‘The team is innovative and prepared to think outside the box.’

‘Amanda Banton is a free thinker who is willing to be creative in litigation.’

‘Amanda Banton is a creative, tenacious and experienced litigator, supported by quality professional. Elliott Smith is diligent and extremely hard-working.’

‘Communication between the client and the legal team stand out. Individuals are able to explain very complex legal procedures to the client.’

‘The work of the partner Ross Garland has been excellent as he and his team sort through thousands of documents to ferret out salient points to present to the Federal Court.’

‘The team are highly skilled, commercial and pragmatic. Our experience with resolving a very challenging litigation was exceptional: the team were highly responsive, always available and delivered when expected as expected.’

‘Depth of knowledge within the team and seamless resourcing where needed. Extremely proficient in large discovery and technology assisted review.’

‘Beverley Newbold is simply a tremendous lawyer, with of course deep legal knowledge but additionally an ability to understand clients on a personal level and always was there to understand the personal toll my case was exacting. She was instrumental in winning one of the biggest cases in Australia for many years.’

‘David Taylor is the leading practitioner on damages claims assessment in the highly contested and valuable shareholder class action space. He is also very commercial and doggedly determined.’

‘Exceptional diligence and ability to coordinate with multiple legal firms, craft strategy and execute successfully. The diversity of the team as well is amazing, with different skill sets brought to bear.’

‘David Taylor has exceptional knowledge in the class action space, which is invaluable, particularly for strategy surrounding settlement.’

‘Beverley Newbold is an exceptional individual with the highest intellect and integrity, provides the wisest of counsel and pays great attention to client service and client needs. Her written advice is succinct, and she never over-advises.’

‘The Piper Alderman class action team is a leading, usually plaintiff side, class action practice. The team has successfully pursued numerous claims, with a skilful approach to achieving a return for group members. The team is highly competent, skilled in the field of class actions and easy to work with.’

‘Excellent knowledge of the class actions and litigation space, law and procedure. High quality talent in the junior partner and senior associate ranks. Can work to a budget with targeted strategy. Commercial and problem-solvers. Know funders and funding well.’

‘Anne Freeman stands out for her dedication to her cases and clients. She works very closely with the client on strategic issues, but remains across the detail of the legal and factual issues to guide the work of her team.’

‘Martin del Gallego is a skilled class action lawyer, with experience in Australia and the United Kingdom, and both in prosecuting and defending claims. His wide experience in the field leads to excellent results in matters he is responsible for running. He is also exceptionally easy to work with.’

‘Greg Whyte is an experienced litigator with excellent eye for the commercial angle to resolving disputes. Lillian Rizio is a highly practical and committed lawyer, who always runs her matters efficiently and effectively. Martin del Gallego is the leading class actions partner at the firm in Sydney, and brings considerable overseas experience to the team.’

‘The standout individuals in class actions at Piper Alderman are Greg Whyte, who can be trusted to provide an appropriate level of service for a job whether large or small; Martin de Gallego, who has a keen focus on commercial objectives and the most appropriate route with which to achieve those objectives; and Kate Sambrook, a true rising star.’

‘Martin del Gallego is a clever and commercially astute junior partner. Excellent judgment, and can run a matter effectively and on budget. Always available. Personable and enjoyable to work with. Highly recommended.

‘Kate Sambrook is a really clear thinker and problem solver who deserves to make partner. Practical, likeable, and easy to work with.’