Maddocks’ dispute resolution and litigation practice draws on the strength of its senior partners. Gina Wilson is highlighted for 'being across the detail while maintaining focus on the key issues’; she specialises in contractual disputes, competition litigation, regulatory disputes and enforcement, property-related disputes and administrative litigation. The Canberra-based Rosalie Byrne is renowned for her skills in government and commercial litigation. Norman Lucas also offers extensive experience across complex commercial and regulatory disputes, and Shaun Temby is described as ‘exceptional’, particularly in matters involving restrictive trade practices and consumer law matters. Michelle Dixon remains a trusted figure in inquiries and investigations, with particular expertise in investigations and administrative law disputes.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Very personable team. Clients love them.’
- ‘Greg Hipwell and Shaun Temby are leaders in their field in Franchising Law. Gina Wilson has the perfect balance of being across the detail while maintaining a steady focus on the key issues at stake. All three of these partners are trusted by clients and counsel alike.’
- ‘Shaun Temby and his team have assisted with defence of novel proceedings over the last two years. Shaun is exceptional. He is technically highly proficient and experienced. His communication style and composure, together with highly considered strategic advice, has been invaluable. He has a strong team - the associate and juniors are impressive - and my observation is that Shaun cultivates talent and promotes a culture of excellence.’
- ‘Very hard-working and solution-focused. The team is 'can do'. At the same time, they are not a firm that tries to over-engineer tasks or pushes the client to incur costs for tasks that are of peripheral if any relevance. Also, a good sense of humour and positive attitude among team members.’
- ‘Michelle Dixon and Erin Hourigan are stand outs. They give wise counsel and are extremely hard working, and are also genuinely nice people.'
- ‘Good team that are technically proficient and work well together.’
- ‘Amanda Whiteley has good attention to detail and understanding commercially of what matters to the client. Willing to do the work to make life easier for in-house counsel. ’
Key clients
- PSC Insurance Group
- Ausgrid
- Martinus Rail
- Sony Australia
- Daimler Truck & Bus
- Suntory Beverage & Food
- Australia Post
- McDonalds
- Samsung Electronics
- KIA Australia
- General Motors
- Pacific National
- Airservices Australia
- NSW Independent Casino Commission (The Star Inquiry)
- ASIC
- Equity Trustees Superannuation
- Mercedes-Benz Australia/Pacific P/L
- Toyota Motor Corporation
- Entertainment One (Lionsgate Group)
- NDIA
Work highlights
Acted for Mercedes-Benz in the $650m dispute and Federal Court of Australia proceedings commenced by 38 of its Australian dealers.
Advised the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA), in relation to the Fraud Fusion Taskforce and other related matters, as well as merits review before the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART) matters.
Practice head
Norman Lucas; Gina Wilson; Rosalie Byrne
Other key lawyers
Shaun Temby; Michelle Dixon; Greg Hipwell; Erin Hourigan; Amanda Whiteley