Paul has over 25 years' experience as a partner and specialist litigator in large scale commercial litigation and class actions. He defends the biggest and most complex claims in the market.
Paul also has specialist experience representing high-profile board directors and senior executives in a range of regulatory investigations and prosecutions by ASIC, AFP and CDPP, and in related liquidators claims and civil proceedings.
Paul was in the inaugural group to be admitted to the Legal 500 Hall of Fame in 2020.
Work highlights
Marsh Limited
In three sets of proceedings filed by Credit Suisse and seven related proceedings filed by Greensill Bank concerning the collapse of the Greensill Group (A$7bn).
Qantas
Defending class actions regarding ‘flight credits and refunds’ that were issued during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Jetstar
Defending the COVID voucher class action in the Federal Court, and earlier ACCC penalty proceedings about booking and service fees on online ticket sales.
EOS/Greene
Acting for the founder and former CEO of ASX-listed Electro Optic Systems Limited (EOS) in ASIC civil penalty proceedings in the Federal Court alleging breaches of directors' duties arising from EOS's continuous disclosure contraventions.
Star Entertainment Group
Acted for the former Chief Financial Officer of Star Entertainment Group in high-profile civil penalty proceedings commenced by ASIC in the Federal Court of Australia, in relation to alleged breaches of the Corporations Act.