Gabrielle Scott-Jones
Clayton Utz
Special Counsel
Sydney
Gabby is dedicated, detailed and unafraid to identify and discuss issues that others may not. Her manner allows her to complete tasks efficiently whilst also building rapport with her clients and a deep sense of trust. We have absolute confidence that Gabby will manage the most complex tasks in a rapid timeframe and will do so to an unwavering level of quality and eye on detail. Gabby has become a trusted "go to" adviser on our high risk, complex, urgent matters.
– Major Bank
Overview
For clients navigating a class action, regulatory investigation or enforcement matter, a large scale remediation project or complex piece of commercial litigation, Gabrielle is a trusted problem solver, assisting clients to mitigate and effectively manage legal risks.
With cross-industry, cross-jurisdictional experience, Gabrielle brings a depth and breadth of experience and provides commercial, strategic advice across the full lifecycle of contentious issues. Gabrielle excels in both early-stage intervention and guiding clients through to the successful resolution of a dispute.
Notable Work
- Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) – paid breaks representative proceedings: acted for CBA in a Federal Court case initiated by the Finance Sector Union, alleging CBA failed to provide paid breaks to employees. Prepared CBA’s defence, coordinated extensive evidence and expert testimony, leading to a favourable commercial settlement before trial.
- New Zealand bank – class action and regulatory action: strategic advisor to New Zealand bank in their defence of New Zealand’s largest mass consumer claim regarding alleged non-compliance with key consumer protection legislation and related regulatory action.
- CBA, Colonial First State Investments and Colonial Mutual Life Assurance – class action: acting in a class action commenced in the Federal Court of Australia concerning the price of insurance products for superannuation fund members.
- CBA and Count Financial Limited – class action: acting in a class action commenced in the Federal Court of Australia concerning the payment of commissions on financial advice and insurance products.
- ASIC Investigations: support CBA and ASIC regulated entities to respond to notices for documents, information and examination of witnesses in their investigations of potential misconduct including relating to fees for no service, overpayment of interest, and AML/CTF compliance, amongst other matters.
- ASIC Enforcement: acted for CBA in response to enforcement actions commenced by ASIC, including achieving early resolution of matters, preparing concise statements, evidence and submissions in liability and penalty hearings.
- Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Industry: a critical member of the core team that assisted CBA in its response to the Financial Services Royal Commission, including preparing witnesses for examination and contributing to CBA’s submissions on case studies and policy developments.
- Financial Accountability Regime (FAR): advised clients on the implementation of the former Banking Executive Accountability Regime (BEAR), drafting compliance policies, auditing the rollout of the regime, and recommending system uplifts. Played a lead role in internal investigations of possible BEAR breaches. Now providing practical assistance to clients with their implementation of FAR, including creating the FAR e-Learning Hub.
- Vector Gas - commercial arbitration and related proceedings (NZ): acting for Vector Gas in commercial arbitrations to set the price of the next tranche of gas from the Kapuni field and to set allocations for future tranches of gas. Coordinated discovery, prepared evidence and submissions, appeared in interlocutory hearings.
- Earthquake Commission - multiple court proceedings (NZ) following Canterbury earthquakes: solicitor on the record acting for the New Zealand Earthquake Commission in multiple insurance disputes relating to the quantification of loss and damage to commercial and residential buildings following the 2010 and 2011 Canterbury earthquakes. Preparing pleadings, technical expert evidence and lay evidence, submissions and for the cross examination of witnesses, advocating for the Commission in private and court led mediations, and appearing in the New Zealand High Court.
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1 Jul 2024 | Media Release
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Financial Accountability Regime: Final rules and guidance before FAR commencement
14 Mar 2024 | Article
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Media release: Clayton Utz launches accessible e-learning hub for organisations to navigate new financial services regulations
16 Nov 2023 | Article
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Financial Accountability Regime delayed as the Government reconsiders civil penalties for individuals
25 Nov 2022 | Article
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Greenfield opportunity for statutory class action regime in New Zealand: Law Commission consults on proposal
11 Nov 2021 | Article
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One step closer to FAR: more details known of the Financial Accountability Regime Bill
11 Nov 2021 | Article
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Not FAR off – the Financial Accountability Regime proposed implementation starting July 2022
5 Aug 2021 | Article
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Governance, culture, accountability – APRA voices its expectations and intentions
30 May 2019 | Article
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New Zealand eyes findings of Financial Services Royal Commission as it amends regulation of financial advice providers
4 Apr 2019 | Article
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