Anne Freeman

Partner

Dispute Resolution and Litigation
Insurance
 

Tel : +61 2 9253 9934
Fax : +61 2 9253 9900
afreeman@piperalderman.com.au


Anne has more than 15 years experience representing large multi-nationals, as well as smaller corporations and individuals. She has expertise in prosecuting and defending professional indemnity claims and has acted in a wide range of commercial disputes including representing parties in Royal Commissions. She regularly advises clients on contractual obligations and possible actions against contracting parties, including for actions under the Trade Practices Act. 

She has been involved in litigation for the health, transport and wine industries and has managed cases arising from construction contracts and property acquisitions. Anne was also involved in the successful resistance of Lion Nathan's hostile takeover bid for Coopers Brewery.

Anne has provided advice to the oil and gas industry in relation to contractual disputes and a large claim arising from a fraud on a company by its directors. She has also been involved in proceedings alleging insolvent trading by directors, and negligence against directors.