Jones Day combines a ‘global team’ with ’solid, respected regulatory relationships’ to form its global disputes team, headed up by John Cooper in Brisbane. The team has deep experience advising both global and national companies, alongside individuals, regarding regulatory enforcement actions. Cooper’s expertise encompasses major disputes and litigation across sectors including the defence, social infrastructure and energy and resources industries. Also in Brisbane, Annie Leeks is a key contact for energy sector clients. Sydney-based John Emmerig, an ‘industry great’, is sought out for high-stakes commercial disputes; an area in which Holly Sara is also noted. Maria Yiasemides in Sydney is recommended for her ‘outstanding service’ in complex matters.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

'Commercially astute, and incredibly responsive for advice.'
'Maria Yiasemides has delivered outstanding service on complex litigation matters. Her clear and concise communication skills are one of her key strengths, which has certainly been appreciated by our domestic and international internal stakeholders. Calmness under pressure is another of Maria's strengths. Wonderful to deal with and a go-to litigation partner in the market.'
'Jones Day have really deep experience in financial services litigation, and regulatory litigation. They have a global team informing their work in the sector, as well as really solid, respected regulatory relationships. They have really leaned in to offer education on local and global developments, and to support international teams. They are great at Board and senior executive level, and have in-house experience so they have a good understanding of clients' needs.'
'Tim L’Estrange is an absolute stand out. He’s a legend in the Australian market. He is well respected by regulators, always a source of wise counsel and able to be a sounding board. Tim is incredibly committed to client service and manages the relationship really well.'
'Holly Sara is a rising star in the class action space - working with well known industry great, John Emmerig.'

Key clients

Nuix Limited
Tri-Star Group
Queensland Investment Corporation
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
Rio Tinto
Sanofi and Bristol-Myers Celgene
Lendlease Limited
DRA Global Limited
Otsuka and Bristol Myers Squibb
Holista Colltech Limited

Work highlights

Acting for the Chairman and Non-Executive Directors of Nuix Limited in proceedings for breach of market disclosure laws and misleading conduct.
Acting for Tri-Star Petroleum Company and related entities in multibillion-dollar disputes concerning joint ventures in Queensland concerning the production and sale of coal seam gas.