Andrew Korbel
Partner. Sydney.
+ 61 2 9210 6537 | andrew.korbel@corrs.com.au | vCardAndrew Korbel is known as a trouble-shooter who is quick to identify risks and opportunities, and act on them.
A highly intuitive litigator, he is also a skilled negotiator and the one you want fighting for your interests should you end up in court.
His experience ranges from corporate collapses to advising on government projects as large as the National Broadband Network.
He also represents clients in coronial inquests, Royal Commissions and other inquiries, where he is known for achieving the best possible results.
Andrew Korbel is known as a trouble-shooter who is quick to identify risks and opportunities, and act on them.
A highly intuitive litigator, he is also a skilled negotiator and the one you want fighting for your interests should you end up in court.
His experience ranges from corporate collapses to advising on government projects as large as the National Broadband Network.
He also represents clients in coronial inquests, Royal Commissions and other inquiries, where he is known for achieving the best possible results.
Andrew's Expertise
- Collapse of Allco Finance Group Lead advisor in the various disputes, litigation and investigations arising out of the collapse of the company and its subsidiaries.
- Commercial litigator for multi-national corporations Advised and acted for Johnson & Johnson Pacific, Sony Australia and others in cases stemming from allegations of misleading advertising, passing off in-product packaging and brand names, and misuse of confidential information.
- Government Advisor Advised Commonwealth Government departments, agencies, ministers and regulators on disputes (potential and real) concerning defence technology procurement, the National Broadband Network, contraventions of trade practices legislation, and the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme.
- Legal representative in inquiries for private sector and government clients Acted for clients in inquiries and inquests on issues including equine influenza, the building industry, the Oasis Development, the Menangle Bridge, the Millennium Trains, and the Northparkes Mines collapse.
What others say
- “Insolvency and Restructuring Deal of the Year Award - Allco Finance Group refinancing and receivership” ALB Australasian Law Awards, 2009
- “Impressive - competent and diligent” Asia Pacific Legal 500, 2010/11
Andrew's Thinking
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Reducing the costs of litigation
7th October 2011
The cost of litigation has always been a focus, but economic factors in recent years have increased this further. But don’t forget, the costs are not always financial.
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