John Cooper > Jones Day > Brisbane, Australia > Lawyer Profile

At Jones Day, Brisbane-based lead partner John Cooper is a litigation heavyweight and a ‘leader in his field‘, with more than 35 years’ experience in major construction litigation, including Supreme Court cases, and international arbitration. The practice stands out for its strength in the energy and resources, infrastructure, construction, defence and manufacturing sectors.

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.