Andre is a class actions litigator with over 10 years of experience in commercial litigation.
He is known for his creative and thoughtful approach to obtaining cost-effective outcomes for clients.
Andre enjoys the comradery and energy that litigation brings, and is frequently called upon to efficiently lead and project manage teams to complete key litigation milestones for multi-million dollar claims (such as but not limited to: discovery, lay and expert witness evidence, trial preparation).
In 2014, Andre had the honour of serving as Tipstaff to the Honourable Justice Christine Adamson in the Supreme Court of New South Wales, which further cultivated his interest in persuasive legal writing, advocacy, and litigation.
Litigation funding and case development
Andre has successfully procured litigation funding in a variety of class action contexts, including breaches of the Australian Consumer Law and the Corporations Act, shareholder class actions, and cases involving defective vehicles.
Class actions that he has directly brought to life include the Allergan Breast Implants Class Action and the Mesoblast shareholder class action.
Andre also did much of the early foundation work in the Toyota DPF Class Action (Kenneth John Williams & Anor v Toyota Motor Corporation Australia Limited (ACN 009 686 097).
Who I work with and what I do
Andre is responsible for the day-to-day running of the Combustible Cladding Class Actions (Alucobond and Vitrabond) and the Allergan Breast Implants Class Actions.
He is also sought as a subject matter (class actions) expert, such as in the Clydesdale (Marsden Park) Class Action, being a claim which alleges that lots of land that were “sold” to group members under earlier contracts for the sale of land were then later, and in breach of the first contract, “re-sold” to a second developer under a separate contract for the sale of land.
Andre enjoys working closely with all class action and litigation principal lawyers, as well as with talented William Roberts team members at all levels.
In addition to prosecuting claims, Andre frequently write advices concerning class action litigation against listed, multinational and domestic corporations; company directors & officers; high net worth individuals and government entities – with the ultimate aim of obtaining a just outcome.
The issues and claims covered in Andre’s work typically include misleading or deceptive conduct; various forms of negligence, breaches of the Corporations Act and Australian Consumer law; complex issues concerning proportionate liability regimes and insurance; and navigating through grey or emerging areas of the law.
Andre has also appeared as solicitor advocate at all NSW levels (Local, District, Supreme and the NSW Court of Appeal), and as instructing solicitor in the High Court of Australia.
Where I studied
Andre has a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Commerce (Finance) from the University of Sydney.
What I like to do
Andre enjoys playing board games and strategy games; following international football matches, particularly World Cup Qualification campaigns; camping; hiking; and watching historical dramas, crime and sci-fi shows.
Andre also enjoys spending time with his family.
