First-tier ranking, Dispute Resolution,
Asia-Pacific Legal 500 2007-2008
First-tier ranking, Dispute Resolution,
Chambers Global Guide 2008
First-tier ranking, Dispute Resolution,
PLC Which Lawyer? Yearbook 2008
The only Australian-based firm named in Global Arbitration Review's 2008 list of the world's leading 100 arbitration firms,
Global Arbitration Review 2008
“Mallesons Stephen Jaques boasts an impressive roster of top practitioners and is often found in the midst of the most challenging, high-profile cases. Roger Forbes acted for Telstra in the landmark C7 litigation, Christopher Fox advised BHP Billiton in litigation with Esso over the Longford explosion and David Fairlie defended an international banking corporation against a representative suit brought by a holder of converting notes in HIH, the insurance group that went into liquidation in 2001. Tony Troiani and Diana Nicholson rate highly.”
Asia-Pacific Legal 500 2007-2008
“This team retains its position in the upper echelons of the disputes market due to its “consistently top-quality service in terms of both expertise and timeliness.” It is currently involved in high-profile disputes for several large clients, including Telstra and BHP Billiton. It is advising the latter on ongoing litigation with Esso that stemmed from an explosion at a natural gas processing plant in Longford. Strategic counselling outside of the courtroom is another strength: the team assisted Sydney Airport in settling a dispute with contractors over the runway at Kingsford Smith Airport. The firm is also expanding its arbitration capabilities, particularly in the construction, insurance and reinsurance spheres.”
Chambers Global Guide 2008
“While its disputes practice in Australia may not be the largest, this has proved no bar to gaining roles on high-profile and precedent-setting cases. Strong on construction, IP, technology, competition, environment and tax disputes, this is a truly national practice, with each of its offices boasting comparable strength. The group's quality and breadth puts it in a strong position to take advantage of the expected growth in arbitration and regulatory investigations. The Hong Kong practice is also thriving and is seen on an increasing number of regional infrastructure arbitrations and financial disputes. To keep up with demand, a number of lawyers have been transferred from Australia, and the arrival of three insurance litigators from CMS Cameron McKenna in late 2007 bolstered the practice even further.”
PLC Which Lawyer? Global 50 2008
“Construction remains the practice area for which Mallesons Stephen Jaques is best known in the market. The team has a strong track record on the developer side, advising clients such as the Airport Authority, and has also cultivated a strong contractor-side practice; recent work includes advising three consortia in relation to the Taiwan High-Speed Railway project, and acting for Siemens Dematic in court claims against the Hong Kong Government arising from the design and installation of the Air Mail Centre. High-profile specialists Paul Starr - an “excellent strategist” - and David Bateson are both recommended.”
Asian Pacific Legal 500
Mallesons Stephen Jaques’ David Fairlie, Peter Megens and Peter Stockdale were nominated as leading individuals in Legal Media Group’s Guide to the World’s Leading Experts in Commercial Arbitration 2008.
Mallesons Stephen Jaques’ Peter Stockdale was nominated as a leading individual in Legal Media Group’s Guide to the World’s Leading Insurance and Reinsurance Lawyers 2008.
Mallesons Stephen Jaques’ Ashley Black, Peter Stockdale and Roger Forbes were nominated as leading individuals in the area of Dispute resolution by Chambers Global Guide 2008.
Mallesons Stephen Jaques’Ashley Black, Robyn Chalmers, Karen Coleman, David Fairlie, Roger Forbes, Emilios Kyrou, Peter Stockdale and Julie Ward were nominated as leading individuals in Legal Media Group’s 2008 Guide to the World's Leading Litigation Lawyers.
Mallesons Stephen Jaques’ Ashley Black, Karen Coleman, Roger Forbes, Peter Pether, Peter Stockdale and Julie Ward were all niminated as leading lawyers by Best Lawyers International 2008.
Mallesons Stephen Jaques was recognised as having a dominant presence on the Hong Kong construction scene by Chambers Asia 2008.