The dispute resolution and litigation team at Arnold Bloch Leibler is ‘the best at what it does’; work extends from complex commercial litigation to high-profile disputes which require careful media management. Team lead Leon Zwier, based in Melbourne, advises both corporates and individuals on a range of commercial disputes, while Elyse Hilton, also in Melbourne, specialises in large-scale commercial litigation with additional expertise regarding intellectual property and corporate governance disputes. In Sydney, Susanna Ford has a wealth of experience in both commercial and corporate litigation, as well as regulatory inquiries and investigations. The ‘exceptional’ Jonathan Milner and ’excellent’ Stephen Lloyd – both in Sydney – are also recommended.
Testimonials
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- 'The litigation team at ABL approaches matters in a commercial and practical way. They are the best at what they do. They stand out from all other commercial litigation firms for the first-class service they provide to clients. They approach every matter with the best interests of the client in mind.'
- 'Jonathan Milner is an exceptional commercial litigator. He has exceptional commercial judgment and is the best in his field. Stephen Lloyd is excellent. He is approachable, responsive and commercial. Ben Friis-O'Toole is fantastic to work with. He is across the detail and approaches all of his work in a practical and commercial way. Susanna Ford is an excellent commercial litigator. She pays attention to client concerns and is always conscious of the bigger picture.'
Key clients
- The directors of The Star Entertainment Group Limited and the board of The Star Entertainment Group
- State of Victoria
Work highlights
- Acted for the directors of The Star Entertainment Group Limited in connection with the Review of The Star Pty Ltd under the Casino Control Act 1992 as well as six current or former non-executive directors of The Star Entertainment Group in civil penalty proceedings commenced by ASIC in December 2022.
- Acted for the board of Crown Resorts Limited in connection with the Victorian Royal Commission into Crown Melbourne and the Western Australian Royal Commission into Crown Perth.