George Napier
George is an experienced commercial litigator, with a particular focus on administrative and constitutional law disputes.
George is a versatile litigator who regularly advises clients on navigating complex commercial, regulatory and public law disputes.
George has also worked with clients across a range of industries and sectors including energy and natural resources, tech, telecommunications, financial services and banks.
Background
George holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Distinction) from the University of New South Wales, a Juris Doctor and Master of Laws (both with Distinction) from the University of Sydney and a Master of Laws (with ‘Highest Honors’) from Columbia University in New York.
Before joining Herbert Smith Freehills, George was the Associate to Justice Geoffrey Flick of the Federal Court of Australia.
He is admitted to practise as a solicitor in Supreme Court of NSW, Federal Court of Australia and the High Court of Australia.
Experience & expertise
Selected matters
- an Australian energy company in a judicial review proceeding challenging its power station licence conditions.
- an Australian energy company, in a misleading and deceptive conduct proceeding.
- Australian energy companies in relation to Australian government intervention in the form of caps on commodity prices.
- a number of Australian companies in relation to acquisition on other than just terms.
- an Australian port, in a proceeding challenging its funding arrangements.
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