Herbert Smith Freehills LLP is active in high-profile class actions across Australia, including defending shareholder class actions. Jason Betts leads the department and is active in large class actions, including major shareholders and securities cases. Damian Grave defends class action claims, including for clients in the government and financial sector, and Elizabeth Poulos defends class actions in the energy, mining and natural resources, banking and financial services sectors. Ante Golem heads the Australian disputes team, with experience in class action litigation, and Christine Tran deals with issues arising in the defence of class action claims, including shareholder class actions. Melissa Gladstone is another name to note.
Key clients
- BHP
- Mayne Pharma
Work highlights
- Acting as the defence for BHP Group in the shareholder class action in Australia relating to the Fundão dam failure.
- Representing Coles in the FWO regulatory proceeding and class action.