Michael O'Brien

Michael O'Brien BA, Dip. Crim, LLB, LLM
Principal
Phone: +61 3 8600 6050
Email: mo'brien(at)aitken.com.au

Team

• Dispute Resolution

Michael O'Brien is a partner within the Dispute Resolution practice. For many years he has provided legal assistance to both Government and private sector clients.

Michael is experienced in providing pre-emptive advice regarding corporate risk exposure and risk management. He has particular expertise in insolvency law, advising on compliance with the Corporations Act, directors' duties and obligations, and dealing with ASIC regarding investigations and prosecutions.

Michael also has considerable experience in competition and consumer protection law matters as they arise under the Trade Practices Act 1974 and State based legislation.

He has represented parties in informal dispute resolution processes and conducted proceedings in a broad range of jurisdictions. Michael has broad experience in resolving both business and non-business disputes. He is experienced in complex commercial disputes, including acting for overseas clients with business interests in Australia and disputes involving cross-border issues.