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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- '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.'
- '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.'
Key clients
- Kupang Resources Pty Ltd, formerly known as Chameleon Mining NL
- Hunt Leather Pty Ltd
Work highlights
Acting on behalf of the applicants, successfully opposed the transfer application brought by KPMG.
Practice head
Amanda Banton
Other key lawyers
Elliott Smith; Melissa Morgan