JWS is known as a class actions powerhouse. We are one of the most established and highly regarded class action practices in Australia. Our reputation is built on delivering premium-quality class action services on both sides of the “V”, acting for both defendants and plaintiffs.
Our partners play pivotal roles in many of Australia’s most significant corporate class action matters.
As pioneers in the field, we were among the first firms to act for both domestic and international litigation funders in the Australian market – the key players driving the evolution of the modern class action regime.
We are also well known to the courts and by the major plaintiff law firms as market leaders and trusted advisors in the class action field. Our lawyers sit on key representative and government advisory bodies in the class action area.
Work highlights
Qantas
Defending ACCC prosecution for alleged false or misleading representations and other alleged Australian Consumer Law breaches regarding flight cancellations.
Optus privacy class action
Acting for the representative complainant against Optus in the largest Australian Privacy Commission investigation over the cyber hacking of over 10 million telco customers.
Hyundai and Kia class action
Representing lead plaintiffs regarding defective Hyundai and Kia motor engines involving over 500,000 Australian car owners.
Merivale Group
Defence of the high-profile alleged underpayment class action involving over 10,000 employees over a six-year period.
Allianz Insurance class action
Representing plaintiffs concerning the insurers sale and distribution of valueless “add on” insurance products through car dealerships.
3M
Acting on the multiple environmental toxic firefighting foam class actions against the Department of Defence (which have seen settlements reached of over $400M) and ongoing investigations and inquiries.