Gilbert + Tobin today announced that leading litigator Richard Harris is to join the firm.
Richard specialises in significant and complex corporate disputes and regulatory investigations. He has been involved in a wide range of substantial litigation in most Australian superior jurisdictions, including the High Court. His most recent high profile case is the Bank Bill Swap Rate litigation.
Richard joins Gilbert + Tobin from Allens, where he has been a Partner and Sector Lead – Banks & Financial Institutions. He will join G+T from February 2018.
Gilbert + Tobin’s Managing Partner Danny Gilbert said: “I am absolutely thrilled to welcome Richard to G+T. He is an outstanding litigator who brings a wealth of experience, expertise and leadership to the firm.”
Gilbert + Tobin’s Litigation team is ranked in numerous external directories including Chambers Asia Pacific, Legal 500 Asia Pacific, Benchmark Asia Pacific and Best Lawyers Australia. The firm was named National Law Firm of the Year at the 2016 and 2015 Asialaw Asia-Pacific Dispute Resolution Awards.