Tom Dachs

Tom Dachs is a principal at DMAW Lawyers, providing leadership within the firm's disputes practice. He brings extensive experience in handling complex commercial litigation, having honed his skills at Clifford Chance in London and Hicksons Lawyers in Sydney before joining DMAW Lawyers in April 2007 as a senior associate. Throughout his career, Tom has been involved in significant litigation matters, establishing himself as a proficient legal advisor in commercial disputes, construction, superannuation, transport, and trade matters. Tom's approach is client-centred, ensuring informed assessments of risk while exploring alternative dispute resolution options when necessary. He leverages his comprehensive knowledge to guide ASX-listed companies, international corporations, and private entities, as well as smaller businesses and individuals, through the intricate landscape of legal disputes. His focus is on resolving conflicts in a manner that aligns with his clients' specific management strategies. In the realm of construction law, Tom is recognised for his adept management of claims and disputes across projects of diverse scales, offering expert advice on building management and rectification processes. He expertly navigates various dispute resolution processes within South Australia and beyond, ensuring that clients achieve optimal outcomes. Tom's legal acumen also extends to advising clients in regulated industries, with a particular emphasis on superannuation fund trustees. His experience includes representing member representatives of industry superannuation funds in significant applications to the Supreme Court of South Australia under section 59C of the Trustee Act. Through these applications, he assists in the delicate task of varying trust terms, demonstrating his capacity to handle intricate trust law issues with precision and expert insight.