The dispute resolution team at King & Wood Mallesons is praised for its ability to understand ‘the commercial and internal pressures’ faced by clients. Led by Matthew Swinn in Melbourne, the team’s industry expertise spans data and cyber, insurance, and financial services claims. Moira Saville and Alexander Morris, both in Sydney, are particularly noted for their class actions expertise, which is also an area of strength for Brisbane-based Emma Costello. In Melbourne, Domenic Gatto specialises in handling regulatory proceedings for large corporates, including those which pose reputational risk.
Testimonials
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- 'In addition to their technical legal skills the litigation team have a great understanding of the commercial and reputational pressures faced by our internal clients. That understanding greatly assists in advising internal stakeholders whether it be: considering and agreeing the right strategy to adopt; or reducing the re-work or translation for internal consumption we would otherwise have to make.'
Key clients
- The Star Entertainment Group Ltd
- Tyro Payments Limited
Work highlights
- Acted for The Star in the independent review under the Casino Control Act 1992 (NSW). The Review considered a wide range of issues including The Star’s suitability to operate The Star casino; its compliance with regulatory requirements and the presence and detection of illegal and undesirable activities and people in the casino.
- Defending the class actions in the The Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Industry scrutinising of the sale of "add-on" insurance products and other financial products through motor vehicle dealers.