Jones Day’s disputes practice in Australia is known for handling high-value litigation and regulatory matters. John Cooper in Brisbane brings decades of experience in complex natural resources and infrastructure disputes. Annie Leeks is commended for her work in high-stakes commercial litigation. One client noted that ‘the team, led by Annie Leeks, comprises both Brisbane and Perth lawyers who are responsive, transparent and provide tailored solutions’. Daniel Moloney left the firm.
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Testimonials
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'The team, led by Annie Leeks, comprises both Brisbane and Perth lawyers. The team are available, responsive, transparent and provide tailored solutions.'
‘Reece McMahon and Adam Rompotis are exceptional senior associates. They are efficient, commercial, strategic and have built the trust of our business within a reasonably short time.
- 'Annie Leeks is confident, ambitious, strategic and drives results. She is also transparent and honest, which is really important for family business.’
Key clients
- Jaguar Land Rover Limited
- Sanofi and Bristol Myers Squibb
- BHG Group of Companies
- Tri-Star Group
- Queensland Investment Corporation
- Former research director of Glaucus Research Group California LLC
- Jacobs Group Australia Pty Ltd
- Jarden Australia
- The Star Entertainment Group
- SMBC Group (subsidiary SMBC Leasing and Finance, Inc.)
Work highlights
Acted for Jaguar Land Rover in defence of a major product liability class action concerning alleged defects with a diesel filter (DPF system) employed in a range of Jaguar and Landrover vehicle models.
Acted in the first class action ever filed (in 2024) in the Western Australia Supreme Court under its recently introduced class action procedures.
Acted for the Tri-Star Petroleum Group (an independent Texas resource exploration and production company) in Supreme Court of Queensland proceedings with tens of billions of dollars in dispute.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
John Cooper
Other key lawyers
Annie Leeks; Reece McMahon; Adam Rompotis