Commissions and Inquiries

Minter Ellison's pre-eminent commission and inquiries team has played big roles in some of the largest and complex inquires in Australia in recent years, including the Victorian Bush Fires Royal Commission, the Royal Commission into the Building and Construction Industry and acting for AWB during the Food for Oil Royal Commission, as well as various coronial inquests.

The team is multi-disciplinary, recognising that the skill sets required in complex commissions and inquiries often sit across different practice areas. The team is experienced in providing strategic input for our clients, from supporting Counsel Assisting the Royal Commission to deliver on its Terms of Reference, to minimising the impact and adverse publicity for parties appearing. Depending on the findings made and evidence gathered, litigation (including class actions and test cases) may ensue. Our team has the litigation and dispute resolution skills to deal with this, and the corporate risk issues which invariably arise.