Noted for its ‘strong sense of teamwork, strong legal knowledge and extensive practical experience’, Arnold Bloch Leibler continues to act in high-profile commercial litigation and ’bet the company’ disputes. Leon Zwier heads the practice and has been involved in a number of matters advising corporations, governmental entities and leaders on all sides of the political spectrum. Justin Vaatstra is experienced in commercial disputes, shareholder litigation and intellectual property disputes, while Teresa Ward focuses on financial and commercial disputes. Elyse Hilton acts for public and private companies, as well as high-net-worth individuals in the Supreme, Federal and appellate courts, and Susanna Ford specialises in corporate litigation and corporate regulatory inquiries. In team developments, Raphael Leibler and Ben Friis-O’Toole were promoted to partner.
Testimonials
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‘The attention to detail, obsession with delivering timely commercial outcomes and the ability to call on other talent within the firm, makes them highly efficient and a compelling firm to have in your camp.’
‘John Mengolian has a brilliant mind, with an ability to digest information and identify key elements in a manner that is both unique and impressive.'
Key clients
- The former directors of The Star Entertainment Group Limited and the board of Star Entertainment Group
- Aveo Group
Work highlights
- Acting for six current and former non-executive directors of The Star Entertainment Group in civil penalty proceedings commenced by ASIC alleging contraventions of statutory duties of care and diligence by members of the executive team and Board of The Star Entertainment Group.
- Representing Aveo Group in a class action in the Federal Court of Australia, alleging that Aveo engaged in misleading and deceptive conduct and unconscionable conduct by introducing new ‘Aveo Way’ management contracts.