About Guy
Guy is a specialist commercial litigator whose expertise in resolving commercial disputes is highly sought after by clients in a diverse range of industries. Guy is known for his ability to deliver strategic yet practical and commercial outcomes.
He is recognised as one of Queensland’s pre-eminent dispute resolution lawyers. Guy is a Nationally Accredited Mediator and specialises in commercial, contractual and partnership disputes.
Since his admission in 1980, Guy has specialised in commercial litigation, dispute resolution and corporate debt recovery. He has significant experience in contractual claims, corporate disputes, judicial and administrative review, commissions of inquiry, fraud, professional negligence disputes and property related litigation. Guy also acts in regulatory matters, most commonly involving ASIC.
For many years, Guy has held a leadership role within the firm heading up the firm’s Litigation Business Unit.
Specialisations
Experience
International
Acting for an international corporate in two related judicial reviews concerning the legality of decisions to reassess royalty liabilities. As well as having significant economic ramifications, the reviews break new ground in how royalties are assessed and levied.
National transport company
Acting for the company concerning alleged breaches of an interstate distribution agreement. The matter involved a significant damages claim and a number of interlocutory applications.
FinTech company
Acting for the company in a dispute with its former managing director. The matter involves allegations of misuse of information and a claim for unauthorised profits.
Acting for a prominent member of parliament in a Commission of Inquiry
This involved the production of a substantial amount of documentation, advice concerning oral evidence to the Commission and significant matters of parliamentary privilege.
Fraud
Acting for a US corporate in a fraud investigation and prosecution involving a large defalcation by a member of the corporate’s financial team.
Mining services
Acting for a mining services provider in a contractual dispute with a major multinational supplier of mining equipment, which concerns the development of novel mining technology.