Led by accredited white-collar crime specialist Rani John, the experienced team at Ashurst are well-equipped to support a range of clients on internal investigations of whistleblower allegations, AUSTRAC related enforcement actions, and ASIC commenced misleading conduct investigations. Ian Bolster is a key contact, and leads on conspiracy to defraud matters, while Nicholas Mavrakis handles governance issues, regulatory investigations and related Federal Court proceedings. Carla-Rose Brett assists with bribery and ICAC investigations.

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Key clients

  • Noumi Limited
  • Societe Generale Securities Australia Pty Ltd
  • TerraCom Limited
  • Alkaloids of Australia Pty Ltd
  • Rio Tinto Limited
  • PricewaterhouseCoopers
  • Westpac Banking Corporation
  • White Oak

Work highlights

  • Representing Noumi Limited in civil penalty proceedings commenced by ASIC.
  • Representing Peter John Collins, the former partner of PwC, who was alleged to have disclosed information in relation to tax reform proposals, and was subject to Tax Practitioners Board findings.
  • Representing PwC in defending a substantial privilege dispute in which the Commission of Taxation.

Lawyers

Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Rani John, Ian Bolster, Stephen Woodbury

Other key lawyers

Nicholas Mavrakis, Carla-Rose Brett