Norton White

Aerospace, Maritime & Commercial Lawyers

 

About Norton White

Norton White is acknowledged as a leader in the practice of transport law, with specialised teams devoted to aerospace, maritime, logistics and tourism. Norton White is highly regarded in Australia and internationally for the provision of commercial related legal services.

We are accomplished in advising industry and insurers on commercial and corporate transactions, dispute resolution & litigation, regulatory issues, private equity, fundraising, competition, administrative law, employment and WHS, procurement, finance, insurance, intellectual property and international trade.

OUR LAWYERS

Norton White lawyers are technically talented, commercially astute and focused on understanding our clients’ businesses and the industries in which they operate. The depth of commercial understanding and legal experience makes Norton White lawyers the choice of major local and international clients throughout Australia and the South Pacific region.

Publications

Featured
INVASIVE MEDICAL EXAMINATION OF FEMALE PASSENGERS: FEDERAL COURT DISMISSES CLAIMS AGAINST QATAR AIRWAYS AND QATAR CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY UPHOLDING EXCLUSIVITY OF MONTREAL CONVENTION
INVASIVE MEDICAL EXAMINATION OF FEMALE PASSENGERS: FEDERAL COURT DISMISSES CLAIMS AGAINST QATAR AIRWAYS AND QATAR CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY UPHOLDING EXCLUSIVITY OF MONTREAL CONVENTION

On 10 April 2024 the Federal Court of Australia issued two judgments with the effect of dismissing the claims made against two of the three Respondents – namely Qatar Airways and the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA).

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Federal Court considers interpretation of sanctions on Russia: whether Australian company engaged in ‘transport’ of import sanctioned goods
Federal Court considers interpretation of sanctions on Russia: whether Australian company engaged in ‘transport’ of import sanctioned goods

The Federal Court has published a judgment considering the interpretation of the sanctions imposed by Australia on Russia following the invasion of Ukraine.

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Major reforms for Australian mergers   
Major reforms for Australian mergers   

A Competition Review commissioned by the Australian Government has proposed significant changes, in part bringing Australia in line with international practice to take effect from 1 January 2026.

Whilst we await further details from the Treasury, with exposure draft legislation expected in the second-half of 2024, significant changes are clearly on the horizon.

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Expertise

Norton White is highly regarded in Australia and internationally for the provision of commercial related legal services. Norton White takes an entrepreneurial approach to business problem solution and works with clients in various industries including transport, manufacturing, mining, retail and technology. We work in tandem with clients to help them understand the mix of legal and commercial elements in their business and to complete their commercial and financing transactions so that management can focus on financial growth.