Duxton Hill is a commercial disputes firm specialising in matters involving allegations of fraud, white collar crime and corporate misconduct.

What we do

Fraud and Corruption

Civil fraud claims and urgent freezing and search orders arising from dishonest assistance, secret commissions, bribery and misappropriation of assets, and the recovery of what was taken.

Representation of directors, officers, professionals and corporations in serious fraud, bribery and money laundering proceedings and regulator enforcement, including separate representation of directors when their company is sued or investigated.

Investigations and Inquiries

Royal commissions, parliamentary inquiries and anti-corruption commissions (IBAC, the NACC and their counterparts), and privileged internal investigations.

Commercial and Shareholder Disputes

Oppression proceedings, directors' duties, breach of warranty and misrepresentation claims, joint venture disputes and contests for control of companies.

Insolvency and Asset Recovery

Counsel to liquidators, trustees and creditors on voidable transactions, tracing claims, examinations, freezing orders and cross-border recovery.

Private Wealth Disputes

Contested trusts and estates, control of family businesses, investment disputes, and fraud on families and family offices.

Separate representation

Duxton Hill has particular expertise acting for directors, senior officers and principals when they need separate representation from their companies. When a company is sued or investigated and its key people require their own counsel, Duxton Hill can assist, including by working effectively with the company's own counsel to respond to the matter.

Our partners

Every matter starts with a conversation.

All consultations are private and confidential. Tell us about your matter and we will assess whether we can assist. If we act for you, the scope of work and fees are discussed and agreed before any engagement begins.

If you've just discovered a fraud, a scam, or an employee stealing from the business, or you've been contacted by police or a regulator, start with our plain-language guides on what to do in the next 48 hours. For urgent matters call +61 3 8676 7929. Telephone is answered out of hours.

Notable matters

Australia's first cryptocurrency freezing and search orders Obtained by Andrew Tragardh in February 2019, in proceedings concerning misappropriated digital assets. Notable matter

ASIC's case dismissed Andrew Tragardh, then at the Victorian Bar, acted in the defence of a senior AWB executive against Corporations Act claims arising from the UN Oil-for-Food Programme. The Supreme Court dismissed ASIC's claim. Notable matter

Australia's first successful foreign bribery prosecution Tam McLaughlin worked on the financial investigation during his time at the Australian Federal Police. Notable matter