Henri van Eetveldt
Biography
Henri is a senior associate in Baker McKenzie's Dispute Resolution Practice Group in Melbourne.
Practice Focus
Henri's main area of practice is complex commercial litigation. He has represented and advised clients in a variety of industries, including financial services, telecommunications, education, luxury goods, and construction.
Representative Legal Matters
- Acted for a multinational private equity firm in a post-acquisition dispute in the Supreme Court of Victoria.
- Acted for a global education provided in a commercial leasing dispute in the Supreme Court of New South Wales.
- Represented an ASX-listed telecommunications company in proceedings in the Federal Court of Australia concerning alleged breaches of directors' duties.
- Advised a client in the gambling industry on the scope of the gambling regulator's disciplinary powers under the Gambling Regulation Act 2003 (Vic).
- Defended a client charged with high-value insider trading contrary to provisions of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth).
Admissions
- Victoria~Australia (2022)
- South Africa (2016)
Education
- University of Melbourne (Master of Laws) (2024)
- Stellenbosch University (Master of Laws, cum laude) (2018)
- Stellenbosch University (Bachelor of Laws) (2013)
- Stellenbosch University (Bachelor of Arts (Honours) cum laude) (2011)
Languages
- English
- Afrikaans
Baker & McKenzie, an Australian Partnership, is a member of Baker & McKenzie International, a Swiss Verein.