John Cooper > Jones Day > Brisbane, Australia > Lawyer Profile

The ‘professional and hard working‘ construction team at Jones Day handles cross-jurisdictional major disputes regarding large infrastructure projects. John Cooper heads the team from Brisbane, with sector expertise spanning energy and resources, defense, and manufacturing. In Melbourne, Simon Bellas is a go-to for international disputes, while Katie Mead  is a key name in Perth.

Recognised for its ‘depth of knowledge and experience,’ Jones Day advises global and national companies, including directors and officers, in litigation matters, as well as in connection with regulatory enforcement actions, particularly by ASIC, APRA, AUSTRAC and the AFP/CDPP. The team benefits from its integration with the firm’s global disputes practice, which enables the office in Australia to assist in matters across the globe, ranging from major commercial disputes to IP litigation. John Cooper leads the global disputes practice and is the partner in charge of the Brisbane office, and has a focus on claims and litigation for clients in a variety of sectors, including natural resources and manufacturing. John Emmerig handles litigation for multinationals and Australian companies, including advising on ‘bet the company’ cases, and Holly Sara is noted for her expertise in corporate disputes and litigation. Sally Stitz is a name to note for her experience acting for clients in the financial services and energy sectors.