Dispute Resolution

AGS is the government specialist in resolving and managing disputes – through alternative dispute resolution (including mediation, arbitration and conciliation) and litigation. We act in all types of matters – from small claims and disputes, to the largest and most sensitive litigation matters in which the Commonwealth is involved.

A substantial practice with over 250 lawyers, AGS Dispute Resolution lawyers are experienced in all Australian courts and tribunals including the High Court, the Federal Court, Supreme Courts of all Australian States and Territories and the Federal Circuit Court. We provide a comprehensive range of dispute resolution services including strategic review and legal analysis, assessment of dispute resolution options, gathering and analysing facts and evidence including working with medical and expert witnesses, preparing court documents and case management plans, addressing interlocutory matters, court appearances, selection, briefing and management of counsel, and representing clients in settlement conferences and mediations.

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Begbie KC, Tim

Chief Counsel Dispute Resolution

Alexander, Kristy

A/g Deputy Chief Solicitor – Security and Enforcement

Security and Enforcement
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Close, Katrina

Deputy Chief Solicitor – Regulatory

Regulatory
Davidson, Justin

Deputy Chief Solicitor Dispute Resolution

In-house counsel
BRS
Dempsey, Fiona

A/g Deputy Chief Solicitor – Review

Employment
Gill, Emma

A/g Deputy Chief Solicitor – Monetary Claims

Monetary Claims
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Nance, Emily

Deputy Chief Solicitor Dispute Resolution

Administrative law
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Vermeesch, Paul

Deputy Chief Solicitor Dispute Resolution

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Daley PSM, Simon

Chief Solicitor Dispute Resolution

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Melican, Peter

Deputy Chief Counsel

In-house Counsel
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Walsh, Matthew

Special Counsel Tax Disputes

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Knowles, Justine

National Leader Dispute Resolution

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Huynh, Thy

National Manager Dispute Resolution

Civil claims
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Daumont, Rebecca

National Manager, Legal Practice Technology and Innovation

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Griffin, Brooke

Senior Executive Lawyer and Director Perth office

Administrative Law
BRS
Dempsey, Fiona

A/g Deputy Chief Solicitor – Review

Employment
ADL
Bienvenue, Marcella

Senior Executive Lawyer

Civil Claims
Davenport, Jenny

Senior Executive Lawyer

Entitlements
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Healy, Jane

Senior Executive Lawyer

Civil Regulation
MEL
Crowley, Matthew

Senior Executive Lawyer

Tax
Blair, Joanna

Senior Executive Lawyer

Security and Enforcement
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Ensbey, Julian

Senior Executive Lawyer

Security and Enforcement
SYD
Melican, Peter

Deputy Chief Counsel

In-house Counsel