Shane is a Special Counsel in HWL Ebsworth’s Dispute Resolution and Litigation group, based in Sydney. With over 25 years of post-admission experience, Shane has built a reputation as a trusted advisor in complex commercial disputes, regulatory investigations, and government litigation. He regularly appears in superior courts and tribunals across Australia.
Shane specialises in general commercial litigation, insolvency, real property disputes, equity and trusts, corporations matters, administrative law, and regulatory investigations. Shane also provides advice in aviation-related regulatory matters, drawing on his technical background as a licensed pilot.
Expertise
Experience
- Individuals Advising in regulatory investigations, including section 19 examinations conducted by ASIC and section 30 examinations by Liquor and Gaming NSW.
- An ASX-listed company Assisting in an ASIC-led prosecution concerning alleged breaches of financial reporting obligations under sections 319 and 320 of the Corporations Act 2001.
- A government transport regulator Advising on prosecution matters, including evidentiary advice, drafting Court Attendance Notices and written submissions, and appearing as advocate.
- Various State government departments Advising in relation to contractual disputes with external service providers, including advice on termination, enforcement, and negotiation strategies.
- Commercial landlords and tenants Assisting in disputes involving retail and commercial leases, including breach of lease, rent recovery, and abatement claims.
- Accommodation facilities owner Advising in a multi-million-dollar contractual dispute with a service provider, involving complex operational and financial issues.
- A major Australian bank Assisting in an application under the Confiscation of Proceeds of Crime Act 1989 (NSW) to recover money, including drafting relief sought, preparing evidence and submissions, and appearing in the District Court.
- Councils Advising in respect of development disputes involving Council owned property.