Class Actions
Pre-Action Investigation & Class Member Bookbuild
Evidence reviews, data analysis and targeted outreach to assess class size, common issues and potential liability.
Representative Plaintiff Onboarding
Clear engagement terms, indemnities, responsibilities and funding alignment for the lead applicant.
Funding Strategy & Litigation Funding Agreements
Term sheets, due diligence and compliant funding structures with transparent controls over costs and returns.
After-the-Event Insurance & Cost Protection
ATE insurance placement, security-for-costs strategy and other measures to manage adverse-costs exposure.
Case Theory & Common Issues Framing
Precise definition of common questions, class scope and factual themes to improve efficiency and recoverability.
Pleadings & Cause of Action Selection
Corporations Act, ACL, negligence, nuisance, privacy and competition claims tailored to the facts and class.
Securities & Continuous Disclosure Class Actions
Market-based causation, event studies and ASX disclosure analysis for shareholder and investor claims.
Consumer & Product Defect Class Actions
Safety, warranty, defect and misleading-conduct claims affecting multiple consumers or product lines.
Data Privacy & Cyber Class Actions
Claims involving privacy breaches, misuse of data, notification failures and loss or damage modelling.
Competition & Cartel Overcharge Claims
Coordination with economists on market definition, pass-through, overcharge and loss assessment.
Employment & Underpayment Class Actions
Systemic wage, award and entitlement claims supported by payroll, timesheet and workforce-data analysis.
Case Management & Court Practice Compliance
Federal Court and Supreme Court practice requirements, timetabling, interlocutory strategy and group-member communications.
We also advise on class definition, funding terms, security for costs, group-member communications, settlement approval and distribution.
Time-Based Fees
Our fees are generally calculated by reference to the time required to complete the work and the seniority of the lawyers involved.
Generally applies to: disputes, litigation, urgent matters and work where the scope may develop as the matter progresses.Fixed or Staged Fees
Fixed or staged fees may be available for clearly defined work where the scope, assumptions and required deliverables can be identified in advance.
Availability depends on: the nature of the work, certainty of scope, urgency and any material assumptions or exclusions.Scope, Costs & Funding Requirements
Before substantive work begins, we discuss the proposed scope, likely costs and any funding requirements relevant to the matter.
Confirmed in writing: the applicable charging basis, scope of work and relevant costs information are set out in the engagement documentation.The appropriate fee basis depends on the scope, complexity, urgency, evidence, procedural requirements and the work required. Any available fixed or staged arrangement is confirmed in writing.
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Our Legal Process
The legal system can be complicated and overwhelming, but MC Lawyers & Advisers is here to help you navigate it. Here is our clear, secure and efficient process.
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Initial triage assessment & conflict checks
We identify you, confirm we can act, discuss your matter, and ascertain your objectives.
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Strategy & scope
We outline options, define the scope and costs, and agree on a tailored strategy.
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Evidence & preparation
We collect documents, contact key parties, and prepare filings.
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Resolution & updates
We pursue negotiation, mediation or court, and keep you updated at every milestone.