The disputes and investigations team at Gadens Lawyers is praised for its ‘hands-on, practical and user-friendly approach to litigation’ with particular strength regarding regulatory investigations and prosecutions, Royal Commissions, class actions and complex contractual disputes. Patrick Walsh heads up the team from Melbourne, which is also home to Simon Theodore, who is recommended for his ’commercially savvy and sensible advice’. Kathy Merrick is a key contact in Sydney.
Testimonials
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‘The team is very collaborative and able to produce good quality work efficiency and effectively.'
‘The stand-out partner in the group is Simon Theodore - he is an excellent practitioner. He has strong technical skills and is very commercial in his approach. He leads a strong and effective team.’
Key clients
- Australia and New Zealand Banking Group
- Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA)
Work highlights
- Advised The Star Casino in relation to the implementation of uplift programmes addressing changes to the relevant laws and reporting requirements following recommendations from The Bell Report.
- Advised the Australian Securities and Investments Commission in regards to Federal Court proceedings against Sunshine Loans for breaches under the National Credit Code.