Banton Group is a plaintiff-focused boutique renowned for shareholder class actions involving shareholder securities claims, misleading financial disclosures, corporate collapses and complex financial products disputes. Amanda Banton leads the team and represents investors and liquidators against directors, auditors and global rating agencies. Elliott Smith represents shareholders in continuous disclosure and forecasting claims against ASX-listed companies and Melissa Morgan is active in fiduciary duty claims.
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Testimonials
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- 'I deal with most plaintiff side law firms at the top end and have extensive experience with Banton Group, whom I rate highly due to their success rate and "cut through" in litigation.'
- 'I am pleased to provide a recommendation for Banton Group, a law firm with whom I have worked extensively with over many years. I highly recommend the firm for its exceptional legal expertise, strategic acumen, and professional integrity.'
- 'In all my dealings with Banton Group, I have found the firm to be reliable, forward-thinking and thoroughly professional. I consider them to be best of breed as a boutique law firm in plaintiff class actions and other complex litigation which requires extraordinary strategic analysis.'
- 'Banton Group is led by Amanda Banton. Amanda is an outstanding legal practitioner whose deep knowledge and strategic thinking consistently delivers strong results. She is a rock star in Australian class actions for plaintiffs and is also a former insolvency practitioner of the year litigator.'
- 'Their collaborative approach and commitment to excellence have made them invaluable parties in challenging legal matters.'
- 'Banton are a talented group of class action litigators with a strong team of smart operators. They have their finger on the pulse of developments and are quick to move. Senior group of practitioners who are highly capable and experienced in large complex class actions. Limited leverage within firm with senior people directly involved in the carriage of the matter, leading to greater value and less focus on micro issues.'
Key clients
- Kupang Resources Pty Ltd, formerly known as Chameleon Mining NL
- Hunt Leather Pty Ltd
- R&B Investments Pty Ltd
- Vale Cash Management Fund Pty Ltd (ACN 117 541 004) (in liquidation)
- Equite Capital Pte Ltd (Equite)
- Cocoon Data Holdings Pty Ltd
- G&C Thompson Superannuation Fund atf G&C Thompson Superannuation Fund
- Doyle’s Farm Produce Pty Ltd
- Eco Green Straws Trading Pty Ltd
- Edgemont Investments LLC
- David McGovern SC
- Mayfield Development Corporation Pty Ltd (ACN 154 495 048) (MDC)
Work highlights
Acting on behalf of the applicants, successfully opposed the transfer application brought by KPMG.
Acting for the Lead Applicants in a shareholder class action against Blue Sky, its former directors, and Ernst & Young, alleging misleading financial reporting and inflated share prices.
Practice head
Amanda Banton
Other key lawyers
Elliott Smith; Melissa Morgan