Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP’s disputes team remains a dominant force in complex commercial and class action litigation across Australia. The practice is led by the highly regarded Ante Golem, whose expertise spans large-scale corporate disputes and shareholder actions. Specialist Jason Betts is noted for his defence of some of the country’s leading class actions, regulatory investigations and product liability cases. Damian Grave brings three decades of experience in high-profile corporate and regulatory matters, while Anna Sutherland is trusted by boards to navigate the most sensitive litigation. Cameron Hanson regularly acts in multi-party class actions and high-stakes investigations, and Leon Chung handles critical disputes for leading corporates.
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Key clients
- Santos
- Apple
- Coles
- Uber
- BHP
- Isuzu
- ANZ
- Commonwealth Bank of Australia
- Lendlease
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Elizabeth Macknay
Anna Sutherland
Practice head
Ante Golem
Other key lawyers
Jason Betts; Damian Grave; Anna Sutherland; Cameron Hanson; Leon Chung
