Our team handles the largest and highest profile corporate disputes in Australia.  

We excel at running large-scale, complex cases in relation to regulatory prosecutions, class actions, corporate, commercial, infrastructure, competition and tax disputes. Known for being sharp and strategic, we deliver practical, commercial advice. Whether through settlement or at trial, we consistently achieve winning results for our clients. 

Our partners are leaders in their fields, taking on tough, high-stakes litigation for leading international and Australian businesses.  With experience representing both defendants and plaintiffs, we have invaluable insights into the judgment calls made on both sides of complex claims and prosecutions.

Work highlights

Google

Secured a landmark High Court win in the seven-year proceedings of Defteros v Google, a long-fought and significant battle in a defamation claim concerning search engine results.

WSP

Two of the largest infrastructure disputes in NSW, involving the Lane Cove Tunnel and the North West Rail Link.

ASIC

Separate proceedings against GetSwift and ANZ Bank alleging breach of continuous disclosure rules. Acted in multiple proceedings and on‐going investigations arising out of the Banking Royal Commission.

Mark 43

Proceedings commenced against the NSW Police Force in connection with the termination of a $1.2 billion contract to replace the NSW Police legacy dispatch, forensics and evidence IT systems with an Integrated Police Operating System.

Star Entertainment Group

Acting for the former Chief Financial Officer in a high-profile civil penalty proceeding commenced by ASIC in relation to alleged breaches of the Corporations Act. 

Crescent Capital

A range of disputes and areas of litigation risk relating to insurance, shareholder issues, technology projects, product liability, large value debt collection, health care and property. This has included strategic management of litigation being run by other firms.

"The JWS dispute resolution team’s primary benefit to its clients is the feeling of confidence that only derives from trust. You know that you are able to leave very important and difficult decisions to the team."

Legal 500

"They offer commercial, pragmatic advice even where matters are complex."

Chambers & Partners
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