Paul is a litigator specialising in complex large scale commercial litigation and class actions. He also has a focus on Board Defence.
Paul has over 25 years’ experience as a 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
Acting for the former Chief Financial Officer of 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.
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.
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.
Lindenfels Pte. Ltd
Large-scale shareholder oppression proceedings against the owners of the Callide Coal mine in Queensland.
Mitsubishi
Class action against Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited and Mitsubishi Motors Corporation concerning alleged misleading and deceptive claims by Mitsubishi.