Entering Benchmark Asia-Pacific for the first time this year, Marque Lawyers’ litigators represent clients in various dispute resolution processes, from negotiation and mediation to litigation and arbitration. The firm consists of 11 partners and more than 50 lawyers who specialise in dispute resolution and litigation, climate change, energy and resources, commercial and corporate advisory, competition and consumer law, intellectual property and workplace relations. Damian Sturzaker, Michael Bradley, Nathan Mattock and Kiera Peacock are key partners.
The firm represented Private Media, the publisher of Australian news website Crikey, against a defamation claim brought by Lachlan Murdoch. This defamation case garnered significant attention as it pitted Lachlan Murdoch, CEO of Fox Corporation, against the smaller news outlet Crikey, sparking discussions on press freedom and media responsibility. The case showcased the complexities of defamation suits and emphasised the potential financial and reputational consequences for individuals and media organisations.
The firm hired Belle Jing from Addisons as a partner in September 2023.
Client feedback
“Very strong advice on the legal state of the dispute, the relative strengths of each side's likely case, the expectations we should have in relation to potential success in the dispute. Advice was timely and, where needed, engagement was proactive.” – Commercial and transactions
“Marque Lawyers have a deep understanding of our business and our priorities and are able to ensure advice is in line with those priorities.” – Commercial and transactions
Kiera Peacock
“Kiera is very good at getting alongside us as a client and making a strong 'one-team' feeling for the engagements we have worked on.”
“Kiera is very strong at real, down-to-earth client relationships, and at giving clear advice with a realistic view of potential outcomes. She is able to craft her communication in a way that non-lawyers can get across the legal issues quickly, to allow informed decisions on the right pathway.”
