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Ashurst

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The 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.’

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Key clients

  • Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited
  • Woolworths Group

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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.

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