Ashurst leverages its vast international network to assist clients with a broad range of national and international regulatory and enforcement matters. The team acts for a diverse client base of corporates, financial institutions, government bodies and senior executives, is active in industries such as mining, construction, energy, pharmaceuticals and telecommunications. The corporate crime practice is led by Sydney-based Rani John whose far-reaching expertise includes bribery of public officials, market manipulation, criminal cartels and ASIC investigations; whilst Nicholas Mavrakis serves as a key port of call for financial services-related proceedings.
Testimonials
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‘Premium advisers in a difficult high-risk area - the firm has deep experience and provides carefully considered advice. Highly responsive to client needs and listens carefully to sensitivities. Go-to advisers for challenging issues.’
‘Nick Mavrakis is a standout adviser in providing quality advice on complex issues and makes judgement calls on challenging matters with sense and experience. He is adept at dealing with opponents and will focus on key issues while ensuring all relevant areas are covered.'
Key clients
- CPH Crown Pty Limited
- Noumi Limited (formerly Freedom Foods Group Limited)
Work highlights
- Assisting Noumi Limited in relation to an ASIC investigation and civil penalty proceedings commenced by ASIC, concerning substantial accounting irregularities connected with the treatment of obsolete inventory and recognition of revenue.
- Acting for the ASX-listed multinational mining company, Rio Tinto Limited, in civil penalty proceedings before the Federal Court of Australia commenced by ASIC in March 2018 concerning an alleged failure to promptly impair an overseas mining asset at 2012 half-year in accordance with the relevant IFRS international accounting standards.