Brendan is a trusted advisor on high-stakes regulatory and commercial disputes. He brings deep experience across financial regulation, consumer law and privacy matters and primarily assists clients on significant ACCC and ASIC proceedings, internal investigations and complex private capital disputes.

Having litigated large-scale proceedings in the Federal Court and every state's Supreme Court, and through engagements with a range of Federal regulators, Brendan is known for his clear judgement, strategic focus and commitment to efficiently achieving exceptional outcomes for clients. 

Before joining JWS, he was a Senior Associate in the Disputes group of an international law firm. 

Work highlights

Optus

Unconscionable conduct proceeding by the ACCC. 

Suncorp

Before the Competition Tribunal, successful application to reverse ACCC decision to block ANZ and Suncorp bank merger. 

Qantas and DP World

Response to cyber incidents. 

NAB

Banking Royal Commission. 

Coles

Fair Work Ombudsman prosecution regarding salaried employees' entitlements. 

ANZ Bank

ASIC proceeding regarding responsible lending.