The class actions lawyers at Minter Ellison in Sydney ‘are at the top of their game’, acting as part of the wider dispute resolution group led by James Beaton and Beverley Newbold. Newbold specialises in class actions, with experience acting for listed companies. David Taylor is noted for his ’encyclopaedic knowledge of the law’ and is an expert in shareholder and superannuation class actions with particular strength regarding quantification of loss. Jacky Wong is also recommended.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • 'The class actions team are at the top of their game, on top of the law, very organised and easy to deal with. A very easy group to recommend.'
  • 'David Taylor is a market leader with an encyclopaedic knowledge of the law and great attention to detail as well as being very client friendly. His working relationship with Jacky Wong makes them a formidable team. Jacky is a personable, astute and hardworking lawyer who never misses a beat and who you always want on your team.'
  • 'David Taylor is a leading class action lawyer, whippet smart and focused.'
  • 'David Taylor goes above and beyond to support his clients, aligning his team's approach with the values of the client.' 

Key clients

  • Stanwell Corporation Limited
  • Crown Resorts
  • G8 Education Limited
  • Mesoblast Limited
  • Icon Co (NSW) Pty Ltd
  • Northern Territory Department of Territory Families, Housing and Communities
  • OnePath Life Limited (now Zurich Australia Limited)
  • Hardi Australia
  • NSW Ministry of Health
  • Anglicare

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

James Beaton, Beverley Newbold

Other key lawyers

David Taylor, Jacky Wong