Meet John
John has practised in both NSW and Victoria, with a focus on commercial litigation and dispute resolution for small business and individual clients. Prior to working at GHL, he acted as in-house legal officer for the Australian Taxation Office, chiefly on taxation, insolvency and debt recovery disputes.
John is available to assist you with:
- commercial and consumer claims
- bankruptcy and insolvency issues
- taxation and superannuation objections, reviews and appeals
- security of payment disputes (construction industry)
- debt recovery
- contractual and shareholder disputes
- unfair dismissal and other employment matters
John’s primary work is in litigation, and he has appeared or acted in all NSW and Victorian jurisdictions from NCAT/VCAT through to the Supreme Courts and Courts of Appeal, as well as the Administrative Review Tribunal and all Commonwealth Courts. However, he understands that while litigation is sometimes unavoidable, it can be a very difficult and expensive experience.
John recognises that economic reality plays an important role in commercial disputes and believes that, where appropriate, negotiated settlements may be a more efficient, sensible, cost effective and less stressful outcome for you.
Every situation is different. John’s aim is to get to know you and your business and work with you, not for you, to achieve the best result.
In his spare time
John is a director of the Gymea Miranda Bowling and Sports Club Limited, otherwise known as the Gymea Bowlo, and an active member of the Gymea Goannas bowls club (yes, even though he isn’t retired!). And it turns out becoming a resident of the Shire has not yet eradicated John’s life-long support for the Sea Eagles and the mighty Carlton Blues.
Appointments with John can be made through his Legal Assistant, Eliza Berrigan.
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