A&O Shearman expands its disputes practice with a new hire in Perth

Catherine brings extensive expertise in commercial dispute resolution, contentious regulatory matters, and restructuring and insolvency.

She has a proven track record of managing complex and large-scale commercial disputes across various sectors including mining, energy, agribusiness, manufacturing, property, and financial services.

Commenting on the appointment, David Jenaway, co-managing partner of A&O Shearman in Australia, said: “As we celebrate 15 years in the Australian market, Catherine’s hire is key to cementing our position in Perth as the centre of excellence in the energy, resources and infrastructure sector and to maintaining our market-leading disputes capability. Catherine’s arrival enhances our ability to conduct large-scale commercial litigation and arbitration.”

Calum Burnett, A&O Shearman's global co-head of litigation and investigations, stated: "Catherine is a highly esteemed disputes practitioner with extensive experience in both Australia and the UK. We are delighted that she has joined us. Her broad skillset and comprehensive disputes expertise align with our global strategic focus and will greatly enhance our offering in the Australian market, boosting our capacity to assist clients with their complex commercial disputes."

Catherine joins A&O Shearman today from Ashurst, where she led their Perth disputes team.