Holding Redlich stands out for its sector expertise in real estate, renewables and transportation. Greg Wrobel, practice group leader, specialises in complex commercial and corporate litigation, with a particular specialism in regulatory disputes, commissions of inquiry and administrative law. Martin Deutsch handles property and leasing disputes, while Howard Rapke advises on litigation involving all forms of commercial issues, with notable experience advising companies and individuals on insurance cases.
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Testimonials

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  • 'The Holding Redlich litigation team impressed with their ability to quickly grasp both the nuances of our operations and the broader interests of our organisation, and align their strategy accordingly. Throughout complex and high-stakes matters, they have been calm and measured; but what has really stood out is their responsiveness and accessibility at every stage.'
  • 'Greg Wrobel is an outstanding legal partner - responsive, collaborative and quick to grasp how our business works and what really matters to us at a strategic level. He brings a rare combination of legal acumen and genuine approachability. Beyond being highly knowledgeable, he's calm under pressure, solution-focused, and always available when needed. It is rare I think to find a lawyer who is both a trusted advisor and just a really good person to have on your side.'
  • 'The are proactive in case management and communicate consistently and clearly.'
  • 'Greg Wrobel takes proactive steps to communicate with us a clients.'
  • 'Holding Redlich and the team always go above and beyond to serve our client's needs. They provide comprehensive, practical, timely and cost effective advice and assistance and are always a joy to deal with. They have been particularly valuable in providing expertise in support of my client's regulatory needs.'
  • 'Holding Redlich has demonstrated an ability to quickly mobilise a team to meet surge requirements that can arise as part of conducting a large proceeding.'
  • 'The team provides prompt and detailed case management updates, and proactively identifies and advises on matters that may need to be actioned in advance to avoid later issues in the proceeding.'
  • 'Holding Redlich's lawyers readily makes themselves available to discuss strategy and next steps, and actively listen to and support their clients' preferred strategic approaches to matters.'
  • 'Holding Redlich has been able to manage and ensure the smooth running of what has turned out to be a lengthy public inquiry. They have been able to ensure appropriately skilled staff are involved in the process. They have ensured all evidence is assessed and provided to the counsel running the inquiry stage appropriately and supported by available facts.'
  • 'Excellent communication from those involved. Staff involved are highly skilled in the focus areas.'

Key clients

  • Australian Taxation Office
  • Eleanor Funds Management
  • ISPT Pty Ltd
  • AWPF Management No. 2 Pty
  • Kollaras Trading Pty Limited
  • NSW Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport
  • NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure
  • Port Philip Sea Pilots
  • Spliethoff Transport
  • Sunland Group

Work highlights

Successfully represented Elanor Management in a significant Federal Court appeal concerning the purchase of the $55.25m Bluewater Square Shopping Centre.
Acted for Kollaras in a high-stakes dispute involving a major alcohol supplier and a $337m international shipping customs duty fraud uncovered by Australian Border Force.
Acted for a client in successfully defending a high-profile directors’ duties case brought by ASIC in the Federal Court.

Practice head

Greg Wrobel

Other key lawyers

Howard Rapke; Martin Deutsch