Paul is a litigator specialising in complex large-scale commercial litigation and class actions. 

Paul has over 25 years' experience as a partner and specialist litigator in class actions, major commercial claims and board defence. 

He is widely rated as one of the leading dispute resolution lawyers in Australia with a depth of experience across plaintiff and defence roles and regulatory investigations.

Work highlights

Star Entertainment Group

Acted for the former Chief Financial Officer in high-profile civil penalty proceedings commenced by ASIC in the Federal Court of Australia, in relation to alleged breaches of the Corporations Act.

Qantas

Defending class actions regarding ‘flight credits and refunds’ that were issued during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Hooker

Defending the Chairman of the LJ Hooker Group in Supreme Court proceedings filed by the Receivers and Managers of a previous LJ Hooker operating company concerning the administration and refinancing of the group during Covid.

CMC Markets

Class action against CMC Group over its conduct in offering CFDs. The claim involves allegations of misleading and systemic unconscionable conduct in respect of the issue of highly leveraged, complex and risky financial products to retail investors.

Lindenfels Pte. Ltd

Large-scale shareholder oppression proceedings against the owners of the Callide Coal mine in Queensland.

Marsh Limited

Acting for Marsh in three sets of proceedings filed by Credit Suisse and related proceedings filed by GBAG, and Federal Court proceedings concerning the collapse of the Greensill Group. 

"...Paul Reidy is noted for his ‘experience and wisdom’ as well as his 'highly commercial and practical approach'.

Legal 500

"...Paul leads the team so they get the benefit of his experience and wisdom as someone who has been around the block plenty of times.

Legal 500

"...He can see the trends and can get ahead of them, he’s an oracle. His client skills and instincts are remarkable.

Chambers & Partners

"...Paul is regularly recognised as a leading Dispute Resolution lawyer.

Legal 500, Chambers & Partners, Benchmark Litigation, Doyle's Guide, Best Lawyers, asialaw, Thomson Reuters and Law Dragon
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