Claude is a commercial disputes, insolvency and regulatory investigations lawyer. He regularly acts for government entities in Victoria and New South Wales.
Claude has demonstrated experience with statutory interpretation; disputes involving trusts, corporations and partnerships; and insolvency. Claude also assists in matters involving the regulation of financial services licensees, including in investigations by ASIC and the ACCC.
Claude was previously a judge’s associate in the Supreme Court of Victoria. His experience at the court has given him a thorough understanding of court procedure and the practicalities of litigation.
Experience
Acting for a Victorian government entity in an investigation by the Victorian Ombudsman.
Advising a Victorian government entity on risks and processes involved in a machinery of government change.
Acting for an investment management company in an ASIC investigation into compliance with financial product disclosure requirements.
Acting for a bank in an ACCC investigation into a ‘data breach’ and advising on issues involving the national Consumer Data Right.
Advising insolvency practitioners on complex compliance issues under the Australian Consumer Law during a high-profile voluntary administration.
Acting for Victorian and New South Wales government entities in various winding-up and bankruptcy matters.