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Allens Arthur Robinson has one of the leading practices in commercial litigation and dispute resolution in Australia and the Asia Pacific region. Many of our litigation partners are recognised as world leaders in their field.

With more than 220 lawyers across the region, our highly qualified team has proven experience in litigation before Australian federal and state courts and specialist tribunals. In Australia's highly regulated commercial environment, our specialists can help you identify regulatory risks and respond appropriately.

We act in some of Australia's most significant disputes, including class actions, competition cases, takeover disputes, and public and private investigations (including inquiries by ASIC, the ACCC, Royal Commissions and Senate Inquiries). We frequently assist with the Australian component of major international disputes, and have the capacity to conduct matters in jurisdictions throughout Australia and the Asia Pacific region.

Some of our recent high-profile cases include:

• Aristocrat – Australia's largest shareholders class action;
• Amcor – ACCC investigation into alleged cartel behaviour;
• News Ltd/FOXTEL – C7 litigation; and
• Ensham Resources – Southern Cross mine litigation.

We appreciate that our clients' first priority is to manage and minimise risk. Our aim is to give clients a thorough and clear assessment of their position, the various options available, and a recommendation on how best to achieve a timely, commercial and cost-effective solution. We employ sophisticated electronic systems and databases and make use of extensive paralegal resources to achieve significant efficiencies for our clients.

We work with our clients to adopt the most appropriate course of action. Where litigation is unavoidable, we pursue it rigorously, innovatively and efficiently. We have also been at the forefront of mediation and alternative dispute resolution in Australia.

Our relationship focus

We strive to build strong relationships by getting to know our clients. We use our extensive resources to stay abreast of relevant issues and to keep our clients informed.

Our approach is to provide straightforward advice and regard our clients' interests as a priority at all times. We clearly scope all new matters with you, so that we both know what is expected in terms of legal advice, timeframe and costs. We appreciate that clients are increasingly under budgetary pressures and keep them informed.

Principal practice areas

We have a depth and range of experience across many areas, including:

• administrative law
• arbitration
• banking & financial services (including consumer credit)
• class actions
  • shareholder class actions
  • product liability actions
  • other representative proceedings
• commercial and contractual disputes
• competition law/trade practices 
• construction and building 
• corporations law
  • applications under the Corporations Law
  • ASIC investigations
  • ASX investigations
  • examinations by liquidators and administrators
  • securities litigation
  • breach of directors' duties
• defamation and media law 
• environment & planning 
• fraud
• corporate insolvency and restructuring
  • asset recovery
  • general insolvency advice and litigation
• insurance and professional indemnity 
• intellectual property
• public inquiries
  • Royal & Special Commissions
  • coronial inquests
  • other regulatory and public inquiries
• product liability 
• resources & energy
• taxation
• workplace relations/occupational health & safety

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