Will Atfield

Special Counsel Melbourne

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+61 3 9286 6533

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Recognised by peers as one to watch in Class Action Litigation

– Best Lawyers Australia

Overview

Experienced litigator, specialising in class actions and complex commercial disputes. Will has a particular interest in product liability and consumer law issues. He has a history of acting for clients in the pharmaceutical, medical device, automotive and consumer electronics industries.

Notable Work

Bayer: acts in a class action commenced in the Victorian Supreme Court relating to the Essure contraceptive device.
VW Group: acted in five class actions in the Federal Court of Australia, in respect of diesel emissions and regulatory issues.
Johnson & Johnson Medical Pty Ltd, Ethicon Sàrl and Ethicon, Inc.: acted in a class action in the Federal Court concerning pelvic mesh medical devices.
Product liability: acts for market-leading global Silicon Valley consumer electronics company in relation to several product liability proceedings involving lithium-ion batteries.
Australian Consumer Law: acts for Australian and overseas clients in product liability, product safety and recall issues under the Australian Consumer Law.
Illinois Tool Works: acted to recall multiple consumer goods that present a potential safety risk in Australia and New Zealand, and to design and implement a remediation scheme for products sold business-to-business.
Automotive product liability: acts for Australian and international motor vehicle manufacturers with regards to product liability and owner care issues.
Make-up and skincare products manufacturer: acts for a market-leading manufacturer in relation to product liability and regulatory compliance issues.
Occupational health litigation: acts for clients in the defence of dust diseases claims in the Victorian Supreme Court and the NSW Dust Diseases Tribunal, especially those associated with occupational exposure to asbestos.
Commonwealth Bank of Australia: acted in its response to the Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Industry.

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