Mathew Deighton

Overview

Known for his forensic, proactive, and solution-focused approach, Mathew excels in managing complex litigation and disputes. Understanding that corporate counsel and directors often have limited capacity to be involved in the conduct or resolution of commercial disputes, Mathew works hard to take the pressure of disputes, litigation and investigations faced by his client so that they can focus on their core business. His goal is to resolve disputes before they escalate to litigation by providing clear and strategic advice enabling clients can make informed decisions on options for resolving disputes.

Mathew has experience in all areas of commercial and corporate disputes and litigation. He also represents defendants in professional negligence claims and regulatory investigations and prosecutions by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, and state regulatory authorities.

Offering experience across a number of industries, Mathew is regularly called upon by clients in the local government, property and construction industries with a strong record of achieving wins on their behalf.  
He was admitted as a solicitor in NSW in 1999 and Queensland in 2004, and is also admitted to practice in the High Court and Federal Court of Australia.