An officer of an ASX-listed domestic bank in investigations conducted by ASIC and APRA regarding potential breaches of corporations and banking laws arising from breaches of the AML/CTF Act.
A global investment bank in relation to a class action filed in the Federal Court of Australia in relation to allegations of cartel conduct among five defendant banks to rig foreign exchange rates.
The former CFO of Rio Tinto in enforcement proceedings brought to the Federal Court of Australia by ASIC in parallel to enforcement proceedings brought by the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission. After highly contested litigation, ultimately, the Court dismissed proceedings brought by ASIC against our client in their entirety.
A portfolio company of Bain Capital in high-profile litigation relating to the Only About Children Childcare Centres. After fiercely contested allegations and counterclaims, we reached a settlement that was favourable to our client, avoiding further court action.
A major financial services company in relation to disputes arising from a share sale and purchase agreement. A UK headquartered electronic money institution in connection with a money laundering systems and controls breach, including its investigation into the breach and advising on regulatory reporting requirements.
Genesee & Wyoming Australia in proceedings concerning rights of first refusal concerning infrastructure and rail assets.
A major IT supplier defending allegations of misleading representations and breach of contract.
An international dairy supplier regarding breaches of restraints and confidentiality obligations by an employee.
A Sino-Australian energy company on the development and implementation of policies including regarding whistleblowing and foreign corruption and bribery.
Prosecuting senior managers of a major engineering firm in relation to alleged bribery of government officials in South Asia (previous experience).
Prosecuting Deutsche Bank, Citigroup and senior banking executives in relation to alleged cartel conduct arising from an institutional share placement (previous experience).
Prosecuting a large-scale syndicate in relation to alleged fraud and money laundering regarding funds diverted from the Australian Taxation office (previous experience).
Acting for the Kingdom of Bahrain defending claims relating to regulatory actions taken by its central bank against Iranian financial institutions accused of money laundering, terrorism financing, and sanctions violations and a sanctioned insurance company (previous firm experience).
