15 June 2023
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Chris specialises in complex disputes, technical matters arising in the course of large commercial litigation, class actions and regulatory matters.
Over more than 20 years, Chris has acted for corporations, individuals, company directors, insolvency practitioners, regulated entities and regulators in various disputes and Court proceedings around Australia.
He has extensive experience in general commercial and contractual disputes, class actions (acting for plaintiffs and defendants), Corporations Act matters, schemes of arrangement, insolvency matters and recovery actions, regulatory investigations and prosecutions, administrative matters before court and tribunals, and appeals.
Chris also has considerable experience in regulatory matters, acting for both regulated utilities and regulators. He has acted for gas and electricity transmission and distribution businesses and ports providing advice on regulatory issues and in the preparation of their regulatory pricing proposals. He has acted for businesses and decision makers in merits review and judicial review applications.
Work highlights
Hyundai and Kia
For plaintiffs in significant class actions alleging defective motor engines in over 500,000 cars sold in Australia.
Qantas Airways
Responding to ACCC investigation/proceedings and defending class action.
Australian Energy Market Commission
Assessing claims for compensation under National Electricity Rules and related judicial review proceedings.
Joint venture partner
For investor in commercial construction project in multiple long-running joint venture disputes and Supreme Court proceedings.
ATCO Gas
Preparation of access arrangement for the WA gas distribution system.
Schemes of arrangement
Court approvals for schemes relating to Quantum Health Group Limited, Gazal Corporation Ltd, RHS Limited and others.