Class Actions & Representative Proceedings

Our commercial dispute lawyers have experience in acting for plaintiffs and class members in representative proceedings (also known as class actions) in the Queensland and Federal Court jurisdictions. Our firm has also acted for defendants opposing class actions and have been successful in obtaining early commercial outcomes for our clients dispensing with those proceedings, ultimately bringing about a speedy and certain outcome.

We are skilled in the formal processes of class actions to ensure that the proceedings are conducted correctly, efficiently and in accordance with the requisite practice directions.

We also advise potential class members in relation to their opt-out rights under the class action regime. If you are considering commencing a representative action, have received an opt-out notice, or have been served with a class action naming you as a defendant, our experienced team of solicitors will be able to guide you through the matter and work towards your desired outcome.

We have experience in liaising and dealing with litigation funders and acting in matters where litigation funding has been provided to the plaintiffs to pursue a class action. We can provide advice on litigation funding agreements, including to plaintiffs about the nature of the litigation funding proposal to ensure that you understand your rights through this process.