Before joining Cooper Grace Ward, Andrew worked for over 17 years in large national firms representing a wide selection of public sector, institutional, corporate and private sector clients, including boards and executives in large scale and complex commercial litigation, regulatory investigations and in some of Australia’s largest corporate insolvencies.
Andrew acts across a spectrum of sensitive and ‘bet the company’ matters, including ASIC investigations and civil penalty proceedings.
Andrew has extensive experience acting for banks, financial institutions, funds and private lenders in all aspects of their commercial recovery activities including providing strategic (pre-appointment) advice, preparing security reviews, issuing of notices, preparing appointment documents, acting in court and AFCA disputes and in mediations, negotiating settlements, and obtaining urgent relief.
Andrew acts in the full array of contentious and non‑contentious insolvency matters for creditors, insolvency practitioners and executives, including matters relating to contracts and property rights, statutory and general law duties, reporting, remuneration, personal property securities law, mortgages, the conduct of meetings, adjudication of claims, creditor entitlements and trusts.
The question of whether resource companies must adhere to a landowner’s biosecurity management plan has been a topic of significant legal scrutiny. This issue was recently examined by the Chief Justice of Queensland in the notable case of Lang v Westside Corporation Pty Ltd. Our comprehensive article delves into the legal intricacies and ramifications of this decision. Whether you are a landowner or a leaseholder, stay informed about your rights and obligations with expert insights from our experienced legal team.
The recent Supreme Court of Queensland decision of DCZ Early Learning Pty Ltd v Semper Mortgage Management Pty Ltd, provides a useful illustration of the risks that businesses face as a result of the unfair contract term regime and the things that businesses must prove to successfully defend a claim.
Parties to commercial contracts commonly agree on dispute resolution processes to seek to avoid court proceedings in the event of a dispute. These often provide very limited scope for an unsuccessful party to challenge the result. A recent Queensland case illustrates the risks for unsuccessful parties in the context of an expert determination clause.
Cooper Grace Ward acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Fast, accurate and flexible entities including companies, self-managed superannuation funds and trusts.