The litigation and dispute resolution team at Thomson Geer was recently bolstered by the arrival of ‘market leader’ Bronwyn Lincoln in Melbourne and the ’smart, responsive, and strategic’ Scott Castledine in Sydney, from HFW and Clifford Chance respectively. The team acts for clients across a range of industries including the banking and finance, energy and resources and insurance sectors, with work including regulatory investigations and enforcement proceedings. Jodi Walkom in Sydney is recommended for her ‘wealth of experience’ and ‘strategic’ approach.
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Testimonials
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- 'Jodi Walkom and her team are exceptional. They take the time to understand the situation and any complexities and offer practical and sensible legal advice and support. Jodi has a wealth of experience and is strategic in her approach.'
- 'Bronwyn Lincoln is creating a top team focused on international commercial disputes in Australia. Her team has deep big firm/big law experience.'
- 'Bronwyn Lincoln is a market leader in international disputes work in Australia. Her expertise in domestic litigation and international arbitration allows her team to help clients resolve legal disputes in a quick, effective and successful manner. Scott Castledine is also a rising star young partner who is smart, responsive, and strategic.'
- 'Bronwyn Lincoln is a standout performer with very deep industry knowledge in insurance litigation.'
Key clients
- Konami
- Grenof Pty Ltd and Aquadex Pty Ltd
- BCEG International
- McPhersons
- Mitsubishi Motors
- Dye and Co
- ClubsNSW
Work highlights
- Acting for Mitsubishi Motors in a A$1bn consumer class action in the Federal Court in relation to fuel consumption labelling on certain of its Triton utility vehicles, in parallel to Victorian Supreme Court proceedings which the client has successfully applied for special leave to appeal to the High Court of Australia.
- Acted for gaming company Konami in a precedent-setting patent dispute with fellow gaming company Aristocrat.
- Acted for ClubsNSW in a high-profile dispute with a former employee involving whistleblower claims, defamation and parliamentary privilege.