Chambers Asia-Pacific Guide, 2026 edition
12/12/2025
Chambers and Partners announced its rankings for the Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 and Piper Alderman has been ranked in Dispute Resolution: Class Action (Plaintiff), Dispute Resolution, Financial Services Regulation, and Life Sciences. Commentary about the practice areas as follows:
Dispute Resolution: Class Action (Plaintiff) (Band 3)
Dispute Resolution
What the team is known for
The Piper Alderman disputes practice focuses significantly on the class action sphere. The team regularly collaborates with prominent third-party funders to represent plaintiff shareholders or consumers in cases arising from a variety of business and industry sectors. It also acts on other funded litigation mandates, including matters in the areas of construction, insolvency, intellectual property and treaty enforcement. The team is particularly noted for its handling of audit and insolvency-related cases.
Strengths
“The firm is always available, dedicated and commercial.”
“The team is intelligent. It can navigate complex and lengthy matters while articulating our key concerns and advising us on how to address them.”
Work highlights
Piper Alderman acted for Polchor and nine other minority shareholders of Queensland coal producer Batchfire Resources in an AUD500 million oppressive conduct claim funded by Balance Legal capital.
Piper Alderman represented eToro AUS Capital in Federal Court proceedings initiated by the Australia Securities and Investments Commission, concerning compliance with product design and distribution obligations for contracts for difference.
Notable practitioners
- Martin del Gallego is a key contact for clients.
Financial Services Regulation
What the team is known for
Piper Alderman is well reputed for its expertise and experience advising on licensing and compliance in the fintech, regtech and digital currency spaces. The team regularly assist with anti-money laundering, counter-terrorism financing and financial sanctions, and is also familiar with compliance for services involving consumer credit, digital payments, yield and lending products. The firm is noted for handling investigations and enforcement actions.
Strengths
“The firm is able to provide clarity in respect of all applicable regulatory requirements and provides a pragmatic risk evaluation of our compliance approach.”
“Piper has deep, practical expertise in digital assets and blockchain, which was well merged with traditional financial services expertise.”
Work highlights
Piper Alderman assisted Australian Settlements with various related matters, including reviewing card services, drafting documents related to crime monitoring services, corporate obligations, disputes and the preparation of a Master Service Agreement.
Life Sciences
What the team is known for
Piper Alderman has a broad offering across life sciences, regularly advising clients on transactional, regulatory and litigious issues in the area. With offices located throughout Australia, the firm is well placed to advise clients of differing size and scope operating in various industries on contract issues, licensing agreements, acquisitions and more.
Strengths
“Piper Alderman provides prompt, client-focused advice from experienced lawyers.”
“Piper Alderman offers significant experience in the medical research and information technology sectors.”
Work highlights
Piper Alderman advised on AdAlta’s USD3.7 million institutional capital raise completed in April 2024.
Ranked Individuals
Andrea Beatty is a Ranked Individual for Financial Services Regulation – Australia, with commentary:
Andrea Beatty is a well-regarded lawyer both in the payments space and on consumer protection issues.
Strengths
“Andrea knows us well and works towards our commercial outcomes”
Lis Boyce is a Ranked Individual for Life Sciences – Australia, with commentary:
Lis Boyce co-heads the Piper Alderman life sciences team from the firm’s Sydney office and often provides advice concerning M&A transactions, capital raising and commercialisation matters for practice area clients.
Strengths
“Lis is very professional and provides a very responsive and considerate service to our organisation.”
“Lis has provided outstanding service to our organisation over an extended period of time.”
Cris Cureton is a Ranked Individual for Construction – Australia, with commentary:
Cris Cureton of Piper Alderman is an experienced practitioner who frequently acts for large construction companies in international disputes and project finance matters.
Martin Lovell is a Ranked Individual for Energy & Natural Resources: Utilities – Australia, with commentary:
Martin Lovell of Piper Alderman is based in Adelaide and is well regarded for his advisory work in relation to major infrastructure projects. He handles acquisitions and joint ventures in the utilities sector, with a particular emphasis on renewables.
Strengths
“Martin Lovell seeks to support us in a responsive and thoughtful manner. He always provides practical advice for complex situations.”
“Martin’s level of service is second to none. When he gives you a timeline, he hits it every time.”
Source: Chambers Asia-Pacific Guide 2026