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Jones Day
AURORA PLACE
LEVEL 41, 88 PHILLIP STREET
SYDNEY, NSW 2000
Australia

Career

One of Australia’s leading litigators, John Emmerig has more than 30 years’ experience representing the interests of global and major domestic corporations, financial institutions, and government in high-stakes litigation. John’s core areas of practice are class action defense, “bet the company” commercial disputes, and government/regulatory litigation. He is routinely involved in some of the largest and most complex cases conducted in Australian superior courts. John’s international litigation experience spans disputes in the U.S., UK, Europe and Asia. He is the national co-Chair of its Class Actions Committee of the Law Council of Australia, an Editorial Board member of the Journal of Equity, a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Law, and the author of over 100 legal articles. John was appointed an Adjunct Professor of Law in 2016 and has served on numerous consultative committees with the Federal Court of Australia and Government regulators (including ASIC) over the last two decades.

Lawyer Rankings

Australia > Dispute resolution: litigation

(Leading individuals)

John EmmerigJones Day

Jones Day combines a ‘global team’ with ‘solid, respected regulatory relationships’ to form its global disputes team, headed up by John Cooper in Brisbane. The team has deep experience advising both global and national companies, alongside individuals, regarding regulatory enforcement actions. Cooper’s expertise encompasses major disputes and litigation across sectors including the defence, social infrastructure and energy and resources industries. Also in Brisbane, Annie Leeks is a key contact for energy sector clients. Sydney-based John Emmerig, an ‘industry great‘, is sought out for high-stakes commercial disputes; an area in which Holly Sara is also noted. Maria Yiasemides in Sydney is recommended for her ‘outstanding service‘ in complex matters.