Sally-Anne Stewart
AshurstThe class action team at Ashurst can often be seen acting for clients in major disputes, ranging from underpayment matters to data breaches. Jeremy Chenoweth, Ian Bolster and Mark Bradley co-lead the team from Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne, respectively. Chenoweth heads the firm’s dispute resolution practice; Bolster is praised for his ‘keen strategic approach’ and involvement in market-leading claims; and Bradley has notable experience in financial services and corporate regulatory disputes. Sydney-based partner John Pavlakis is sought out for his shareholder class action expertise and strength in class actions against government bodies. Also in Sydney, senior associate Sally-Anne Stewart is recommended.
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Testimonials
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‘The Ashurst dispute resolution team is incredibly strategic, and are able to devise successful strategies to reach the best litigation outcomes. They look ahead and are also very mindful of costs. I have found that they work in a wonderfully efficient way too and keep on top of the client's budget and desired outcomes, which are not easy to achieve in litigation.’
‘Ian Bolster is a trusted adviser, he is very strategic, clear-minded and focused on achieving efficient outcomes. He is an excellent lawyer and litigator.’
‘The Ashurst Disputes team has guided us expertly through the complex interaction between a class action and associated regulatory proceedings. They have been thoughtful, practical, efficient and strategic.’
‘Ian Bolster is easy to work with, but with a keen strategic approach to complex litigation challenges.’
Key clients
- Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited
- Woolworths Group
- Commonwealth Government of Australia
- BMW Australia
- KPMG
- Westpac Banking Corporation
- NSW Government
- McDonald's
- McGrath Nicol
- Bank of America Merrill Lynch
- Kagara Ltd
- Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society
- Murray Darling Basin Authority
- Standard & Poors
- Macquarie Bank
- AGL Energy
- Societe Generale
- SingTel Optus
- Hyundai Group
- Price Waterhouse Coopers
- Kia
- Workpac
Work highlights
- Acting for Woolworths in a class action alleging underpayment of store managers.
- Acting for Optus in a major privacy and data breach class action following its high-profile data breach.
- Acting for Hyundai and Kia in four separate class actions concerning alleged engine defects creating risk of fire, and ABS brakes.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
John Pavlakis
AshurstIan Bolster
AshurstPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Jeremy Chenoweth, Ian Bolster, Mark Bradley