Clayton Utz
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Clayton Utz‘s class action defence practice stands out for its ’deep sector expertise, client-focused approach, and commitment to delivering commercially sound legal solutions‘. It is regularly involved in complex, high-stakes class actions, with standout depth in product liability, automotive, pharmaceutical and financial services cases. Commercial litigation is co-chaired by Greg Williams and Ross McInnes, who shape strategy on the firm’s largest mandates. Alexandra Rose is prominent across medical devices and automotive disputes, while Andrew Morrison is a leading figure in large consumer and public-sector claims. Scott Grahame handles competition and financial services litigation, and Katie Wood is a key name for technology and financial services matters. Senior associates Sheena McKie and Blair McEwan are also noted.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
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- ‘The team leads the field in being acutely aware of the importance of ascertaining and deploying legal issues and strategies, marshaling the evidence in support and working with clients, barristers, experts, and the team more generally in order to obtain the best outcomes (and often in difficult cases).'
- ‘The products liability and class action practice at Clayton Utz is highly experienced. They have been involved in major class actions in Australia, usually ones that derive in the US and then pass into other jurisdictions. A client who wants to fight and win the class action will get highly experienced lawyers with proven results.’
Key clients
- Bayer Australia Ltd
- Philips Electronics Australia Ltd
Work highlights
Acted for the Victorian State Health Services to recover payment of alleged unpaid unrostered overtime owing to junior doctors employed in Victoria between 2015 - 2021.