Andreas is a leading dispute resolution lawyer specialising in complex, high-stakes litigation and investigations across a range of industries, and also in class action litigation, acting for both plaintiffs and defendants.
He has acted for ASIC in landmark Federal Court proceedings against the ANZ Bank, for Qantas in its defence of the “flight credits” class action arising out of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the former CEO of Leighton Holdings Limited (now CIMIC Group Limited) in connection with AFP and ASIC investigations into foreign bribery.
Work highlights
Qantas Airways Limited
Defence of high-profile class action proceedings concerning the issuance of “flight credits” during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Merivale
Defence of long-running class action proceedings alleging the underpayment of Merivale’s workforce in the order of a claimed $129m.
Mark43, Inc
Jeff Bezos-backed company’s claim against the NSW Police Force concerning its purported termination of a $1.2 billion IT contract.
Bank Audi S.A.L.
Cross-border proceedings against Lebanon’s largest bank seeking the transfer of millions of US dollars in the context of the long-running Lebanese financial crisis.
Lindenfels Pte. Ltd
Large-scale shareholder oppression proceedings against the owners of the Callide Coal mine in Queensland.
BSO Network Inc
Expedited proceedings in the Supreme Court of Queensland concerning the supply of high-end wireless networks to the NYSE, NASDAQ and CBOE.