Queensland power generator: Conducted the defence of Federal Court of Australia proceedings involving a claim by a potential fuel supplier alleging our client had misused its market power in relation to acquisition of future coal supplies.
Investment entity: Acting in relation to claims against financial advisors and planners arising out of the multi-million dollar collapse of this client, which involved hundreds of plaintiffs and a number of financial planners.
Building materials manufacturer: Acted in a complex preference recovery action by the liquidator of Australian Building Industries Pty Ltd involving section 588FF of the Corporations Act and the rights of parties affected by orders obtained ex parte to have orders set aside.
Banking institution: This was a complex claim brought against BOQ arising out of a failed joint venture to replace its fleet of ATMs. The action involved proceedings in the New South Wales and Queensland Supreme Courts.
Beverage manufacturer and subsidiaries: Gareth had the carriage of the defence of this action which involved allegations of fraud, unconscionable conduct and misleading and deceptive conduct, unfair loans, insolvent trading, de facto directorship and alleged invalid redemption of preference shares and related taxation issues.
Mining company: Gareth acts for the Administrator which involves complex workout arrangements and documentation.
