AnnieLeeks

Experience

The following represents experience acquired prior to joining Jones Day.

Energy and Mining

Acted for an Australian coal supplier in relation to a US$160 million arbitration of a dispute regarding a coal supply contract.

Acted for a multinational mining company in a dispute with a rehabilitation contractor in the Supreme Court of Queensland.

Acted for a major U.S.-based energy company in an expert determination concerning the price of natural gas under a long-term supply contract.

Advised a leading company in the UK nuclear industry in negotiations surrounding the purchase of a nuclear facility from the UK government.

Advised an international oil and gas company on international arbitration options arising from the detention of employees in Indonesia.

Construction

Acted for a large contractor in a domestic arbitration in relation to the construction of a major tunnel network in Brisbane, including overseeing an arbitral hearing that ran for more than three months.

Acted for a contractor in a dispute relating to the fabrication and construction of piping for the Condabri and Reedy Creek water treatment facility.

Advised a major construction contractor in relation to liability for defects in a new office building in Brisbane CBD.

Class Actions

Acted for two major construction clients in a class action brought in the Federal Court of NSW in relation to a Brisbane-based toll road.

Acted for an ASX-listed entity based in Queensland in a proposed shareholder class action that was successfully resolved prior to the commencement of proceedings.

Acted for a major U.S. manufacturer and distributor of mechanical heart valves in a major product liability class action.

Acted for a major U.S. manufacturer of pharmaceuticals and medical devices in various product liability class actions and disputes.

Financial Services

Acted for a major Australian financial institution in an ASIC investigation arising out of the collapse of Storm Financial Limited.

Acted for various UK-based financial institutions in issues and disputes arising from the collapse of the Icelandic banking industry.

Aviation and Travel Industry

Managed high-profile litigation between a major Australian airline and its heavy maintenance provider in relation to a dispute under an Alliance Agreement for aircraft maintenance.

Advised an ASX-listed travel provider in a dispute with a U.S. supplier of travel-related technology services.

Oversaw privacy compliance for a major Australian airline and its frequent flyer program: resolved privacy-related issues, including complaints to the Privacy Commissioner, and provided strategic advice regarding all aspects of the business in relation to data analytics and data monetization activity.

Advised on a range of contracts across the airline and loyalty business: drafted and negotiated agreements and advised on and resolved potential disputes arising from those agreements.

Appeared in tribunal and court hearings and Human Rights Commission conciliations.