Gadens Lawyers
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Gadens Lawyers is led by seasoned litigators with deep experience across regulatory proceedings, class actions and commercial disputes. Patrick Walsh is noted for his standing in complex litigation and arbitration, while Rebecca Laban has a notable track record in disputes in the financial services sector. Simon Theodore is recognised for his work on class actions and commercial disputes, and Kelly Griffiths is highly regarded for regulatory enforcement matters. Clients praise the team for its ‘strong technical skills' and 'deep understanding of litigation issues and excellent efficiency’.
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Testimonials
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‘The Gadens dispute resolution practice is unique because it has a broad range of clients, from individuals to large corporates.’
‘Kelly Butler is an excellent client-focussed lawyer with a deep understanding of regulatory processes given her background at ASIC and another national firm. She is very easy to work with and has great empathy for clients, even those confronted with very difficult circumstances.’
Key clients
- Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC)
- Australian Taxation Office (ATO)
Work highlights
Acted for the Commissioner of Taxation in The Full Court of the Federal Court of Australia (FCFCA) in relation to an appeal from a decision of the Federal Court of Australia successfully.


