Mills Oakley

Commercial Disputes & Insolvency

Partner

Deren is a leading commercial disputes lawyer who regularly acts on multifaceted, high profile and complex legal matters for Australia’s leading businesses and individuals.

Renowned for his incisive and strategic approach to commercial disputes, Deren has for more than 20 years acted for clients across various jurisdictions in superior and appeal Courts and specialised Tribunals in addition to mediations and alternative dispute resolution processes.

Deren is widely recognised for his particular expertise in retail, commercial and industrial lease disputes and has represented Australia’s premier shopping centre owners, landlords and managers.

Valued by his clients for his commercial acumen and his in depth understanding of their key objectives, Deren represents and advises a diverse range of clients including ASX listed and private companies, prominent individuals, banking and financial institutions, investment companies, real estate investment trusts, institutional landlords, property developers, brokerage houses, security firms, manufacturers and distributors, professional services executives and medical organisations.

Deren is well known for resolving client challenges and delivering legally sound outcomes.