Jones Day > Melbourne, Australia > Firm Profile

‘The Team demonstrates its depth of knowledge and with that offers pragmatic advice that you know you can trust.’

‘Jones Day has the depth of knowledge and experience.’

‘Dan Maloney is excellent. He’s responsive, smart and understands financial services. He’s willing to take a view. He has great connections with leading individuals too.’

‘Jones Day is a global firm, from the US. For a disputes lawyer in Australia, that’s an advantage because the size and wealth of the US economy means Jones Day can afford very talented lawyers and are steps ahead in respect of whatever is new, and whatever is likely coming, to Australia.’

‘We deal with a local office, perfectly capable of handling myriad issues. But when the situation warrants it, specialist partners from around the country can be brought in quickly to address specific needs. The result is a small office feel, with wide scope.’

‘Isaac West, Max Rose, and Scott Stephan, based in the Brisbane office. Their follow-up is very good; their availability is round-the-clock, and their knowledge is extensive.’

‘Excellent competition law team’

‘Matthew Bull is an leading lawyer in the Australian competition space with deep market knowledge. ’

‘Responsive and knowledgeable, with inside knowledge of how the ACCC operates’

‘Prudence Smith has great communication skills, technical knowledge and unique insights from time spent working at the ACCC.’

‘Matthew Bull is a smooth operator who presents well to senior executives’

‘When working with Jones Day, in particular Prudence Smith, I receive a level of support which is greater and more professional than other firms.’

‘Prudence Smith is an expert in competition law and provides high quality, technically proficient and commercial advice.’

‘Jones Day has Energy lawyers whose entire focus is on helping our business survive and prosper. They not only understand the difficult regulatory environment in which we operate, but they also understand how to optimise our place in that environment. In the transactions space, their wide and deep experience works to our advantage. The Firm has a long tradition of client service, and this is exemplified by the Energy partners and associates.’

‘Dan Howard has knowledge of the regulatory environment for electricity that is second to none. Really cares about his clients, and always “goes the extra mile”.

‘Adam Conway is a wonderful lawyer, trusted by his clients to put their interests first and foremost. ’

‘I’ve used JDs for several complex energy deals that required outside the box thinking to deliver low risk commercial positions surrounded by complexity. JDs were able to comprehend the big picture and help craft the deliverables to produce sound, low risk positions whilst still ensuring reasonable and sensible counter party outcomes.’

‘Individuals all work as part of the “Team” that delivers to their clients.’

‘Legal knowledge, people and commercial skills’

‘Very experienced lawyers. Dan Howard is a market leader in Brisbane in my view and is very easy to deal with.’

‘Very strong patent law practice and very knowledgeable in the pharmaceuticals and health patent space.’

‘Lisa Taliadoros is a stand out patent lawyer and delightful to work with as a relationship p0artner.’

‘The team consistently produces high quality advice with exceptional turn around.’

‘Highly driven extremely knowledgable on the law in Australia and EU. Very strategic to achieve client objectives internationally.’

‘Lisa Taliadoros is a very experienced, highly skilled, intensely focused hugely driven patent litigator with great scientific depth in the life sciences.’

‘The responsiveness of and accessibility to the partners sets the Jones Day Team apart. They demonstrate commitment to deadlines. ’

‘They are passionate, technically sound legal and credit problem solvers with an ability to apply a commercial lens to their advice.’ 

‘Excellent knowledge and capability to negotiate in a respectful way with authorities.’

‘Outstanding client service – everyone on the team gives maximum effort to understand the client’s business and needs and provide the optimal solutions. Team members can see the big picture while advising on the detailed issues and legal points. One of the best teams with which I have worked throughout Asia-Pacific.’

‘Niv Tadmore, Simon Bowden, and Lauren Moses were the main members of the team with whom I interacted. Each of them has outstanding technical and practical knowledge, clearly communicates the issues and potential solutions, and is highly personable.’

‘The team operates at a very high level and is full of clever and motivated people. There are lots of senior staff which ensure the assistance provided is of a very high quality.’ 

‘Niv Tadmore is excellent in all aspects: a very effective communicator, strong legal analysis, willingness to think outside of the box to conceive of ways in which the case might best be run, and cultivates a cohesive team. Simon Bowden is excellent.’ 

‘Hemang – personable, commercial and pragmatic.’

‘Jones Day has resources lawyers whose entire focus is on helping our business survive and prosper. They not only understand the difficult regulatory environment in which we operate, but they also understand how to optimise our place in that environment.’ 

‘Dan Howard – knowledge of the regulatory environment that is second to none. Cares about his clients, and always goes the extra mile.

‘Adam Conway – wonderful lawyer, trusted by his clients to put their interests first and foremost.’

‘The unique feature of our experience is that, although there is clearly a team with legal depth supporting a transaction, the primary contact is a single partner who understands every detail of the transaction.’ 

‘Tony Wassaf is very knowledgeable, very prompt, provides strategic advice and engages in detailed discussion as transactions progress.’

‘Professional and hard working team’

‘John Cooper is very experienced and committed to obtaining excellent outcomes Pip Goldman is very thorough’

‘Great follow up and plan for the process. Good overview. Always on top of the issues at hand. Very robust legal advice. No negative surprises even for a project over several years.’

‘Expertise in Construction law. Sound working knowledge means quick and accurate advice when needed.’

‘Katie Mead has built a strong practice in WA, well supported by Simon Bellas, an industry stalwart. Both are extremely attentive to client needs and are quick with strategic advice to drive desired business outcomes. They both know their clients inside and out.’

‘It is a great brand with quality partners. They work hard and are comprehensive.’

‘Stand-out partners are Daniel Chaney and Simon Bellas. they go the whole distance and beyond.’