Credit crisis: Nicholas has acted for numerous clients concerning disputes arising out of the current credit crisis, including Centro, JP Morgan, Trust Company Limited (PIML), Macquarie Bank Limited and Challenger.
Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) v Citigroup: Acted for the Australian Financial Markets Association in its involvement with the ASIC v Citigroup proceedings.
The Virgin Group: Successfully acted in a tax appeal in the Federal Court of Australia for the Virgin Group against the Commissioner of Taxation involving the interpretation of complex international tax treaties. Also acted for the Aviva group, successfully defending it in proceedings in the Federal Court of Australia involving similar issues.
Macquarie Bank: Acted for Macquarie Bank in a complicated tax appeal concerning the Commissioner of Taxation's disallowance of certain tax deductions claimed by the bank arising out of its investment in R&D syndicates.
Lenfest Communications Inc: Acted in the successful defence of a litigation claim seeking damages in excess of $700 million against Lenfest Communications Inc.
Takeovers Panel: Advised the Takeovers Panel in proceedings commenced by the Panel in the Federal Court of Australia arising from the Colonial Mirvac bid in 2002.
MTM Funds Management Ltd: Acted for MTM Funds Management in defence in the Supreme Court of NSW of a takeover by Cavalane Holdings Pty Limited of its management rights to a listed unit trust.
AMP Life - Centro bid: Assisted in AMP Life's defence in the Takeovers Panel of its takeover bid by Centro-ART.
Theo's Liquor Group: Successfully acted for the former principals of the Theo's Liquor retail group in a dispute in the Supreme Court of Queensland with a minority shareholder alleging breach of director duties and breach of contract.
