Abigail Gill
Corrs Chambers WestgarthCorrs Chambers Westgarth‘s investigations and inquiries team has a ’depth of talent and rich experience in white-collar crime matters’, and is particularly well-equipped to handle a range of major public inquiries. Spearheaded by accredited expert Abigail Gill, the team handles regulatory, cross-border, and corporate investigations. Acting for prosecution of charges in the Federal Court, representing ASIC in market manipulation investigations, and handling various misconduct allegations are among the team’s key strengths. Craig Phillips assists with antitrust and corruption compliance matters. Senior associate Camryn Cooper assists with conflicts of interest cases and discriminatory concerns.
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‘Corrs has clever and excellent lawyers, depth of talent and rich experience in white collar crime matters.’
‘Anna Ross has top IQ and EQ and is you would be lucky to have her as your lawyer for any matter.'
‘Nick Le Mare was very good to deal with. We had initially engaged someone else and were not satisfied with the support, so switched. Nick got on top of the issues quickly and gave us very good, practical advice.’
‘The Corrs team as a whole are extremely reliable, responsive to client requests and queries, adept in managing global corporate structures by ensuring they are available to attend meetings and calls across various time zones, and highly skilled at managing large-scale investigations and proceedings. ’
‘Abigail Gill is very thorough and responsive. She makes an effort to understand what the client needs and the sensitivities that exist. She was able to understand our need for billing in a particular manner. ’
‘Corrs Chambers Westgarth's white-collar crime practice is uniquely distinguished by its comprehensive expertise, strategic approach, and innovative methodologies. The team’s deep understanding of regulatory environments, combined with its strategic foresight, allows it to provide clients with well-rounded and anticipatory legal advice.’
‘Craig Phillips is an extremely clever and straightforward lawyer. He is the genesis of white collar work in Melbourne.'
‘The team, led by Abigail Gill, is extremely knowledgeable and experienced, having worked on the largest matters in this space. They provide the service that you would expect from a large scale firm, and act quickly as required.’
Key clients
- ME Bank
- Life Without Barriers
- ASIC
- New South Wales Police Force
- Victoria Racing Club
- Commissioner of New South Wales Police
Work highlights
- Advising New South Wales Police Force on a Judicial Inquiry into the wrongful convictions of the ‘Croatian Six’.
- Representing ME Bank in relation to the prosecution of charges in the Federal Court of Australia under the Australian Securities and Investments Commission Act 2001 and the National Credit Code.
- Represented ASIC in its investigation, and prosecution of, Adam Blumenthal for market manipulation and breaching his duties as a director of two companies.
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Abigail Gill