Alex Wolff
Baker McKenzieBaker McKenzie‘s dispute resolution offering fields a ’closely-knit team with international reach’; drawing on the firm’s global offices, it acts for clients across Australia and beyond. David McCredie in Sydney heads up the team, and is valued for his ‘exceptionally careful’ manner which supports a specialism in product liability litigation. The team is particularly strong with regards to disputes in the healthcare and life sciences industries, the former a notable area of strength for Sydney-based Georgie Farrant. Accredited mediator Mark Chapple in Sydney is praised for his ’inexhaustible commitment’, while Alex Wolff is recommended in Melbourne.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
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- 'Baker McKenzie has a closely knit team with an international reach. They are able to work together and draw on a wide pool of expertise.'
- 'David McCredie is an exceptionally careful partner who is focused on making sure he delivers the best product. He is ably assisted by Edwina Tidmarsh who is - for good reason - one of the most in demand senior lawyers in the team. Maria O'Brien is able to deliver great and practical solutions to the most difficult of problems.'
- 'Mark Chapple consistently stands out for his outstanding legal skills, his uncanny ability to be across a huge amount of complex detail, his extraordinary attention to detail, his effective strategizing, his leadership of a large and also very effective Baker McKenzie and Counsel team and of the lawyers for other defendants, his unyielding dedication, his inexhaustible commitment, his tact and his singular focus on achieving a successful outcome for clients.'
- 'This is a very strong team, who obtain excellent legal results. They are very proactive in advocating for their clients and clear in what needs to be done. This team will go the extra mile to get the best result for their client.'
- 'The individuals are truly exceptional. They possess a unique blend of skills, experience, and expertise that sets them apart from their competitors. What sets them apart is their unwavering commitment to excellence in everything they do. They are dedicated to providing their clients with the highest level of service and are always willing to go above and beyond to ensure their needs are met.'
- 'One stand-out partner is Andrew Salgo. He is a true leader in his field, with an incredible depth of knowledge and experience. His attention to detail is unparalleled, and he always makes sure that his clients are completely satisfied with the work that he and his team deliver.'
Key clients
- Mastercard
- Unilever
- Medtronic
- Mercedes-Benz
- Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC)/Australian Energy Regulator (AER)
- Airbnb
- VicForests
- ALS Limited
- Weston Energy
Work highlights
- Represented VicForests in three proceedings against public interest groups that seeks to protect various flora and fauna.
- Acting for three former directors and the estate of the late former Chair of Arrium in their defence of a securities class action commenced on behalf of Arrium shareholders against them, and also KPMG, in respect of certain financial statements involving billions of dollars in assets and a $700m+ capital raising.
- Acted for Mercedes-Benz in defence of Federal Court enforcement proceedings brought by the ACCC in relation to the global recall of Takata airbags.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Georgie Farrant
Baker McKenziePractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
David McCredie