Gareth Austin

Gareth’s practice focuses on disputes, but also includes transactional and advisory based work with a particular focus on anti-bribery and anti-corruption issues.

Gareth has acted for large domestic and international clients in various commercial disputes, including in the construction and commercial leasing industries.

Gareth’s transactional work includes advising clients on a range of compliance issues, including undertaking anti-bribery due diligence and advising on sanctions risks.

Gareth also has assisted a number of clients with both internal and regulatory investigations, including in relation to competition and anti-trust issues.

• Acted for two ASX listed companies in relation to a shareholder oppression claim brought in the NSW Supreme Court.

• Represented an Australian energy resources company in a claim for loss of opportunity arising from a dispute around a contractual assignment clause in the Supreme Court of South Australia. 

• Represented an electricity distribution company in relation to a claim for property damage arising from an adjacent development site. 

• Acted for a large format retailer in Victorian Supreme Court proceedings relating to a landlord’s unreasonable refusal of consent to a sublease.   

• Represented the ACCC in enforcement proceedings against a healthcare provider for abuse of market power. 

• Advised a multinational manufacturing company in relation to an investigation into compliance issues and engagement with the regulator. 

• Advised numerous domestic and international clients in relation to their anti-bribery and anti-corruption policies and procedures, as well as their compliance with Australia’s whistleblowing laws.

• Law Society of New South Wales