13 March 2024
Launching our 2023 Insolvency & Restructuring Case Summaries publicationRead moreJoseph ScarcellaPeter SmithBen RenfreyLucas WilkEmily BarrettEve Thomson
Eve is a dispute resolution lawyer with deep expertise in the conduct and resolution of complex disputes and investigations, as well as regulatory matters.
She has experience in various types of commercial disputes including actions under the Corporations Act, contractual disputes, negligence, insolvency litigation, defamation, fraud recovery and fraud prosecution, and judicial review. Eve has acted for clients in litigation at both state and federal levels, and in other forums such as expert determinations, investigations and tribunals.
She has assisted a wide range of clients including large listed and unlisted corporations, national media organisations, banks, administrators, receivers and liquidators, property developers and local government. Eve has been listed in Best Lawyers Australia in litigation since 2020.
Eve is regularly recognised as a leading dispute resolution lawyer in Best Lawyers.
Eve’s work with JusticeNet in advising people at risk of homelessness was recognised in 2024 with our Adelaide team being receiving the Law Society of South Australia’s Pro Bono Award.
Work highlights
Casino/Entertainment Group
Supreme Court and High Court proceedings.
Large Insolvencies
Acting for liquidators of large corporate groups such as the RiverCity Group, the Octaviar Group and the PrimeSpace property group in various court proceedings and directions applications.
Class Actions
Acting for the plaintiffs in Victorian class action proceedings against Allianz relating to the sale of add-on insurance, and for DDH Graham in defence of a Federal Court class action proceedings brought by former clients of Sherwin Financial Planners.
Investigations
Conducting and advising upon confidential investigations for clients in the private and public sector.
Media
Providing regular pre-publication advice to various online and print publications.
United Water International (a subsidiary of French based Veolia Water)
Two consecutive expert price determinations in respect of a multi-million dollar legal dispute over Adelaide metropolitan water and wastewater infrastructure outsourcing contract.