JWS is known as a class actions powerhouse. We are one of the most established and highly regarded class action practices in Australia. Our reputation is built on delivering premium-quality class action services on both sides of the “V”, acting for both defendants and plaintiffs.
Our partners play pivotal roles in many of Australia’s most significant corporate class action matters.
As pioneers in the field, we were among the first firms to act for both domestic and international litigation funders in the Australian market – the key players driving the evolution of the modern class action regime.
We are also well known to the courts and by the major plaintiff law firms as market leaders and trusted advisors in the class action field. Our lawyers sit on key representative and government advisory bodies in the class action area.
Work highlights
Qantas
Defence of class action proceedings about its Flight Credits program for flights that were cancelled during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Jetstar
Defence of class action proceedings about its Voucher program for flights that were cancelled during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Merivale
Defence of the high-profile alleged underpayment class action involving over 10,000 employees over a six-year period.
Quintis
Defence of two shareholder class actions for the world’s largest Indian sandalwood plantation producer and its insurers.
3M
Involved in multiple environmental toxic firefighting foam class actions against the Department of Defence (which have seen settlements reached of over $400m) and ongoing class action defence and parliamentary investigations and inquiries work.
Hyundai / Kia
Involved in one of the largest vehicle class actions in Australia concerning defective engines.