Fergus Beams

Advised a major financial institution in preparation for an inquiry by a Commonwealth regulator into several areas of the business.

Acted for a Commonwealth regulator in proceedings alleging breaches of continuous disclosure obligations by a major Australian company and its CEO.

Advised a Commonwealth regulator in relation to lawful and appropriate use of investigation and enforcement powers in various matters, particularly in the superannuation and banking sectors.

Acted for an international property development company in a multi-party dispute to obtain urgent removal of a caveat.

Defended an international media business, and its CEO, from breach of contract and misleading or deceptive conduct claims in relation to the potential sale of the business.

Acted for a market-leading food manufacturing company in a claim against a supplier of defective capital equipment.

Acted for a primary producer in the luxury food sector against a New South Wales energy network operator following a major fire.

Advised a national, high-profile charity in response to a complex investigation by the ACNC into multiple historical and ongoing conduct, governance and accounting issues.

Assisted a prominent Australian company director in response to a New South Wales ICAC investigation into alleged bribery and corrupt conduct.