Baker McKenzie's Australian dispute resolution team focuses on large-scale litigation, with a balanced focus on commercial disputes, class actions and regulatory enforcement. The group is led by David McCredie, noted for his track record in shareholder and franchise disputes. Mark Chapple is a go-to practitioner for high-stakes litigation, while Georgie Farrant is trusted for her handling of sensitive regulatory matters and investigations. Helen Joyce is respected for her work in competition and consumer enforcement, while Alex Wolff brings extensive experience in white-collar criminal law and corporate investigations. Paul Forbes and Ryan Grant add depth in class actions, technology disputes and cyber-related matters.
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Testimonials
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‘1. There is partner engagement throughout matters. This is often lacking from other firms. 2. The quality of service for counsel is first rate, which reduces costs and improves efficiency. 3. The knowledge base is strong across the board. 4. The work ethic is first rate. ’
‘I think that each of Helen Joyce (Partner), Lynsey Edgar (Partner), Amy Wellington (associate) and Jeremy Hardy (associate) are excellent practitioners. Amy and Jeremy are exceptionally hard working and their attention to detail is excellent. Helen has a wealth of experience and has a brilliant sense for the correct outcome. Lynsey is hard working, smart and an excellent negotiator.'
- 'I work with most of the national law firms and it is hard to find a better group of lawyers.’
Key clients
- Airbnb
- ALS Limited
- Arrium former directors
- Australian Energy Regulator (AER)
- Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC)
- CMC Markets Asia Pacific
- Cutera
- KFC
- Kingdom Developments
- Mastercard
- Medtronic
- Unilever
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
David McCredie
Other key lawyers
Mark Chapple; Georgie Farrant; Helen Joyce; Alex Wolff; Paul Forbes; Ryan Grant; Lynsey Edgar; Amy Wellington; Jeremy Hardy