Class actions defense litigator Christine Tran joins Jones Day
Christine Tran has joined Jones Day as a partner in its Global Disputes Practice. She is based in the Firm's Sydney Office.
Ms. Tran has more than 17 years of experience as a commercial litigator, with a particular focus in defending class actions. She has represented clients in a number of the most significant class actions filed in Australia and is highly regarded for her work advising clients in complex securities claims. Ms. Tran is one of the few practitioners in Australia with trial experience in both shareholder and product liability class actions, and she regularly counsels leading Australian and multinational companies in a wide range of industries with the effective management of class action risks.
"Christine is a leading lawyer in the class actions defense space as well as in securities-related claims and other complex commercial disputes. These are important areas for our clients across the globe," said Sion Richards, who leads Jones Day's Global Disputes Practice. "She is recognized for her combination of legal talent and strategic acumen and is a tremendous addition to our worldwide team. I'm pleased to welcome her to Jones Day."
At Jones Day, Ms. Tran joins an integrated team of more than 200 Global Disputes lawyers, located in more than 25 business centers worldwide, who advise clients on how to successfully resolve high-value business disputes wherever they arise around the globe. She will work alongside Jones Day colleagues who focus on class actions defense work around the world and will form part of the global offering to meet client needs wherever that may arise.
"Christine is one of Australia's foremost disputes lawyers, known for her exceptional judgment and deep experience defending class actions, product liability matters and other complex commercial disputes," said Chris Ahern, Partner-in-Charge of Jones Day's Sydney Office. "Her insight into the Australian market and her record advising major corporates on high-stakes litigation will bring immediate value to our clients. We're delighted to welcome her to Jones Day."
Ms. Tran earned her law degree from the University of New South Wales and a master of laws degree focusing on complex litigation from New York University. She has been recognized as a Next Generation Partner in Class Actions by Legal 500, a Leading Class Actions Lawyer by Doyles Guide, a Future Star in Class Actions and a Future Star in Litigation by Benchmark's Guide to Litigation in Asia-Pacific, a Litigation Rising Star by Lawyerly, and has been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in Australia in Litigation, Class Action Litigation, Product Liability Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution.
"Jones Day is known for its class action defense work globally. The Firm has assembled a team of highly skilled and experienced lawyers focused on representing clients in complex disputes, and I look forward to adding strength to that existing capability," said Ms. Tran. "It is a great opportunity to be part of this dynamic and renowned practice. I am excited to be joining a firm with an established culture of seamless collaboration of lawyers around the world, and am eager to begin serving our clients alongside my new colleagues."
