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Disputes can be an inevitable part of doing business. We understand the impact a dispute can have on an organisation's operation and brand, and act to minimise these impacts through swift, accurate advice and carefully considered strategy. In conjunction with our clients, we devise litigation strategies that realistically identify the prospects of success and focus on achieving commercial outcomes and results for clients.
Our national dispute resolution practice is one of Australia's leading practices, with 55 partners and over 180 specialist dispute resolution lawyers. We are known for our strength in resolving commercial disputes effectively and have the experience and capacity to conduct the full spectrum of disputes ranging from high profile, complex multi-jurisdictional disputes, to smaller, more routine recoveries and contract disputes. We continue to act in some of the most complex and important litigation in the Australian market.
In addition to our dispute resolution practice, the wider resources of Minter Ellison include a further 45 partners and 180 lawyers practicing in areas where litigation occurs. Our specialists cover a broad range of disputes including commercial; banking and finance; insurance; insolvency; media and communications; construction; commercial and regulatory; property; taxation; intellectual property; and human resources and industrial relations.
A significant part of our practice involves the development of risk management strategies at an early stage of a potential dispute and, where appropriate, exploring alternative dispute resolution mechanisms such as mediation or arbitration. Alternative dispute resolution is a core expertise of our lawyers and we have an outstanding track record in the strategic resolution of disputes, both in Australia and overseas. Our aim is to assist clients avoid disputes wherever possible, and to mitigate their exposure to any potentially damaging consequences of the litigation process.
We have significant experience in representing clients involved in high profile ASIC/ASX investigations and other government inquiries. We remain abreast of changes in the regulators' procedures and often present on the powers of the respective Commonwealth Government regulators, including ASIC, ATO and ACCC.
Class actions are a growing area of disputes and the firm has an enviable track record advising clients in class action litigation, with the ability to assemble national teams to defend actions where and when they arise. We have acted in some of the largest and high profile class actions conducted in Australia.
We act for clients from a diverse range of industry sectors including banking; financial services and insurance; energy and resources; telecommunications, media and technology; infrastructure; transport; Federal and State Government; and health and ageing.
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