Corrs Chambers Westgarth‘s class actions practice has notable strength in data and technology claims, with experience working for high-profile clients, which extends to its expertise in class actions arising from cyber security incidents. Team head Chris Pagent, in Sydney, has experience in such matters, alongside a range of shareholder, product liability and employment claims. Also in Sydney is Brad Woodhouse, who has notable strength in cases involving employee underpayments and natural disasters. Daniel Marquet is a key team member in Melbourne, and Katrina Sleiman and senior associate Thomas Scott in Sydney are also recommended.
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- 'The team is extremely competent and well resourced, covering all skill sets, from pure litigation skills to subject matter expertise.'
- 'Chris Pagent is the market leader. His strategic insight is second to none, brought about by the fact that he has acted for respondents in major litigation and is therefore able to see complex matters from both sides.'
Key clients
- Meta Platforms Inc (Facebook)
- Ernst & Young
- National Australia Bank (NAB)
- Deloitte
- Isuzu Ute Australia
- UGL
- Hays
- Victorian Government
- British American Tobacco
- Omni Bridgeway
- Life Without Barriers
- Nexia
- Victorian Government
- Transgrid
- Ventia
Work highlights
- Representing Meta (Facebook) in its defence of a class action claim brought on behalf of members of the cryptocurrency industry alleging that Meta and Google engaged in cartel conduct.
- Representing Google in a landmark piece of litigation commenced by Epic Games, the $30bn gaming leader responsible for the popular Fortnite game.
- Acting for Ernst & Young (EY) in defending high-profile competing class action proceedings brought against Blue Sky Alternative Investments (Blue Sky), two of its former directors and EY in its role as long-time auditor of Blue Sky.
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Leading associates
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Next Generation Partners
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Practice head
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Chris Pagent