Nigel Pakes

Nigel is a seasoned legal practitioner with over 25 years of experience in the legal industry. Holding a Bachelor of Laws from Murdoch University, he co-leads our esteemed commercial litigation team alongside Greg O’Shannessy. His extensive expertise encompasses handling large-scale and intricate commercial and contract disputes, where he provides strategic counsel to both listed and private companies, as well as high net worth individuals. Nigel has a notable presence in prominent judicial forums including the Federal Court of Australia, and the Supreme and District Courts of Western Australia. His efficacy extends to representing clients in various tribunals such as the Western Australian State Administrative Tribunal and the Fair Work Commission. Additionally, he is adept at navigating alternative dispute resolution forums, frequently representing clients in mediations and commercial arbitrations, both court-based and private. Spanning a diverse array of industry sectors like energy and resources, building and construction, technology and innovation, financial and professional services, and commercial property, Nigel offers comprehensive legal representation in commercial disputes. His practice areas are broad, covering contractual disputes, insolvency matters, competition and trade practices litigation, as well as corporate disputes at the board and shareholder level. Furthermore, he provides adept legal guidance in issues relating to inheritance and deceased estates, and is well-versed in addressing complex matters such as large-scale partnership, shareholder and joint venture disputes, and intricate debt recovery scenarios. Nigel's extensive legal acumen is integral to assisting clients in navigating and resolving their most challenging legal issues.