From the first critical hours of a major incident to the post-incident evaluation phase, our specialist response team will be by your side 24/7.

In sensitive, make-or-break situations, we provide tactical and strategic support – managing issues, minimising financial loss and business disruption, driving stakeholder communication, and preserving reputation and brand equity.

We provide solutions across the full risk spectrum and the full lifecycle of responding to a major incident:

Incident preparedness:

Incident management:

Post-incident evaluation:

CLASS ACTIONS

Whether in response to a 'dawn raid' (which rarely happen at dawn); mandatory requests from regulators for documents and information; or requests to give evidence or appear before a special investigation, our focus is to protect the interests of your organisation and your staff.

Our multi-jurisdictional regulatory team is on hand to help you navigate the complex compliance and government enforcement environment.

We provide solutions across the full risk spectrum and the full lifecycle of responding to regulatory investigations:

Incident preparedness:

Investigation management:

Post-investigation evaluation:

When faced with the threat of a major dispute or class action, you want the best legal minds by your side.

We know first-hand that the better prepared you are, the less the impact on your business. We focus on proactive, preventative measures to mitigate the risk of an action arising or proceeding beyond a preliminary stage. Our team's strategic experience and tactical know-how will guide you from initial planning, to minimising your overall exposure to damages and defence costs, to securing the optimal negotiated, mediated or litigated outcome.

We provide solutions across the full risk spectrum and the full lifecycle of responding to a major dispute or class action:

ROYAL COMMISSION

Royal Commissions and Inquiries share unique challenges. High levels of public and political scrutiny and compressed timeframes increase potential risk for participants, both public and private.

MinterEllison's team has had key roles in Australia’s most significant Royal Commissions and Inquiries. We have demonstrated that we can mobilise quickly, identify legal and reputational risk through early risk mapping, and draw on our extensive expertise to respond rapidly to demands, in a human-centred way.

INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION

Whether your cross-border dispute requires an international arbitration resolution or you're seeking the flexibility and confidentiality of arbitration in a domestic context, our independently recognised and market leading arbitration team will work seamlessly and strategically with you to achieve your objectives. Find out more about our expertise, how we can help, and our take on the latest decisions and developments in arbitration.

Managing significant wealth requires more than financial expertise. It demands sensitivity to complex family dynamics, a long-term vision, and collaborating seamlessly with other professional advisors. We draw on deep experience and global networks of lawyers, accountants and investment bankers. We can deliver bespoke solutions that reflect your values, goals and vision for the future. Our Private Wealth team advises high net worth individuals, entrepreneurs, family offices and businesses on structuring and managing their personal and business affairs. Our goal is to help you protect and grow your wealth – now and for future generations. Find out more.

PRIVATE WEALTH