Frances Dreyer Partner

Frances specialises in large scale Federal and Supreme Court litigation with a focus on complex claims related to financial products and securities.

Recognised as “truly outstanding” (Asia Pacific Legal 500, 2019), she is regarded for her strong technical acumen in the areas of accounting and financial economics, and for her efficient project management. 

Frances has a demonstrated ability to efficiently manage large scale, multi-party and high profile litigation on both the plaintiff and defence side. She has held the central co-ordinating role in such claims consistently over the past decade, including the current Dick Smith securities claims, securities claims arising from the failed A$1 billion MFS Premium Income Fund, claims made by listed funds in respect of audit and accounting failures and the ASIC Westpoint litigation. Frances is focused and confident in the face of complicated, hard fought and protracted litigation.

Frances’ practice has a focus on accounting, investment and financial product claims. She has strong skills and knowledge in respect of technical audit and accounting issues, financial economics and financial instruments. Frances works closely with the leading experts in forensic accounting, audit, financial economics and sophisticated financial products and markets. She is recognised by these experts for her detailed and sophisticated approach.

Frances graduated from Flinders University of South Australia in 2005 with degrees in Law and Economics. She was awarded the University Medal for her studies in law, was the Dux of the Law School and was the graduating law student with the highest ranking Honours score.