MinterEllisonRuddWatts’ 'responsive and commercially astute' litigation team acts on complex, large-scale commercial and regulatory disputes, appearing at all court levels. Richard Gordon co-leads the team along with Gillian Service. Jane Standage is a high-profile regulatory litigator. Stacey Shortall advises financial institutions and public sector clients. Andrew Horne specialises in commercial, corporate, regulatory, and technology disputes, while Aaron Lloyd handles significant High Court and appellate matters. Nick Frith acts with leading silks in complex, high-value litigation, and Olivia De Pont is a commercial litigator with particular expertise in insurance law and regulatory matters.
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Testimonials
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- ‘I have appreciated how Nick Frith has supported Hannah Jaques to grow into a leadership role on significant matters that we have instructed them on. They are both technically excellent and commercial. Sean Gollin (partner) has also provided some excellent and pragmatic advice.’
- ‘Jane Standage is an exceptional lawyer. She is clever, commercially aware and can explain difficult concepts clearly.’
Key clients
- Bathurst Resources Limited
- BNZ Bank
Work highlights
Representing Booster Investment Management Limited (BIML) and six individuals in a landmark FMA civil case over 75 alleged breaches of the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013. The 2027 trial concerns related-party investments in unlisted SMEs and novel legal issues.
Lawyers
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Leading associates
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Olivia De Pont
Practice head
Richard Gordon; Gillian Service \n \n
Other key lawyers
Jane Standage; Stacey Shortall; Andrew Horne; Aaron Lloyd; Nick Frith; Olivia De Pont; Hannah Jaques; Sean Gollin