Greg Whyte

Partner

Profile

Greg Whyte leads the Dispute Resolution & Litigation team in Brisbane. He specialises in managing complex litigation and disputes, with an emphasis on corporate disputes, class actions and professional negligence. He represents clients in all Australian Jurisdictions. Greg works regularly with litigation funders and is very experienced in the structuring and conduct of externally funded litigation.

Greg has been involved in the development of a number of significant claims including Australia’s largest ever competition class action, the Queensland Energy Class Action.

Expertise

Recognition

Greg Whyte provides ‘fantastic attention to detail’, ‘proactively advances cases’ and is a ‘consummate professional’.
The Legal 500 Asia Pacific: Australia – Dispute Resolution, 2021 edition

“In my view, Greg is the best commercial litigation solicitor in Queensland. He is highly skilled and has very good judgment, as well as extensive experience in handling large commercial disputes.”
Testimonial

‘Greg Whyte is highly skilled and has very good judgement, as well as extensive experience in handling large commercial disputes.’
The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific: Australia – Dispute Resolution, 2022 edition

‘‘The standout individuals in class actions at Piper Alderman are Greg Whyte, who can be trusted to provide an appropriate level of service for a job whether large or small.’
The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific: Australia – Dispute Resolution: Class Actions, 2023 edition

‘Greg Whyte is undoubtedly one of Australia’s top class actions practitioners. His technical ability and legal thinking is second to none, and he is genuinely passionate about his clients’ claims, working tirelessly to progress them in the most efficient and effective way. A true top-notch operator.’
The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific: Australia – Dispute Resolution: Class Actions, 2024 edition

Accolades

  • Best Lawyers in Australia – Recognised for Insurance Law (Brisbane, AU) – Since 2021 edition
  • Best Lawyers in Australia – Recognised for Legal Malpractice Litigation (Brisbane, AU) – 2019 – 2023 editions
  • Best Lawyers in Australia – Recognised for Litigation (Brisbane, AU) – Since 2014 edition
  • The Legal 500 Asia Pacific: Australia – Recommended for Dispute Resolution: Litigation – Since 2013 edition
  • The Legal 500 Asia Pacific: Australia – Recommended for Dispute Resolution: Class Actions – Since 2022 edition
  • Doyle’s Guide – Leading Professional Indemnity Lawyers – Queensland, 2018 edition

 

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Memberships

  • Australian Institute of Company Directors
  • Australian Shareholders’ Association

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