Dispute resolution: litigation

McCabes

Boutique firm McCabes is led by Andrew Lacey, who is experienced in advising a range of clients, including high-net-worth individuals, large companies and SMEs in corporate and commercial litigation, and was responsible for establishing the firm's litigation and dispute resolution group. Chiara Rawlins has acted for major manufacturers, engineering companies and education providers, while Guy Lewis is a name to note owing to his experience in estate and IP disputes.

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‘The McCabes team is truly the trusted adviser.'
'Their strength around understanding our needs and then forensically and authentically pursing our interests.’
‘Andrew Lacey is an experienced expert and amazing litigation lawyer.’
‘Foez Dewan is leading the McCabe team and has been excellent. His knowledge and experience has helped immensely and I know I'm in the right hands. Samantha Jack is supporting Foez and has also been excellent. They are a great team.'
‘I think McCabes are undoubtedly one of Australia's finest litigation firms. They have exceptional leadership in the form of Andrew Lacey who has a well deserved reputation for strategic thinking and spot on execution. They have a strong bias for training within the organisation and celebrate their employees achievements. They are a delight to work with and are our go-to Australian firm of choice.’
‘Andrew Lacey is one of the finest litigators we have worked with. Thorough, diligent, personable, tactical and calm.’

Key clients

Sydney Tools Pty Ltd
DJD Trading
Polyseal Group
Transport for NSW
Reserve Hotels Group

Work highlights

Acted for Sydney Tools in Supreme Court proceedings against a former employee and 31 defendants linked to trade rival Total Tools, with allegations including breach of contract, breaches of confidence and conspiracy involving unauthorised access to confidential information.

Acting for shareholders in the UK-based holding company of a water-producing company in Supreme Court proceedings involving claims of oppression, misleading conduct, unconscionability, breach of contract and IP misappropriation.

Representing the Polyseal Group in proceedings in the Federal Court of Australia for breaches of duty by employees and officers of our clients arising from their conduct.

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