We are pleased to advise that the settlement of the class action prosecuted by Meridian Lawyers on behalf of approximately 900 group members in the failed Provident Capital debenture scheme has now been approved by the Supreme Court of NSW. The settlement will enable each of the group members to receive a significant payment towards […]
Aug 2, 2018
NEWS: Class Action News
On 26 July 2018 the Federal Court of Australia approved the settlement reached by Meridian Lawyers relating to two separate class actions relating to failed debenture and note schemes. In one of the approved class action settlements, Meridian Lawyers acted for 804 Group Members and achieved a settlement of $28,158,500. This will result in a […]
Jul 16, 2018
NEWS: Meridian named as a finalist for Law Firm of the Year and Insurance Team of the Year in the Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards
Meridian has been shortlisted as a finalist to win Law Firm of the Year and Insurance Team of the Year at the 2018 Australian Law Awards hosted by Lawyers Weekly. The 18th annual Australian Law Awards, in partnership with UNSW Law, recognises the outstanding contribution of Australia’s top lawyers and legal firms across 33 categories. […]
Apr 12, 2018
NEWS: Meridian strengthens its insurance offering in Perth
Senior insurance lawyer, Shannon Mony, has joined Meridian’s Perth team as a Principal. Last month Meridian announced it had opened a Perth office, headed by Principal Mark Birbeck. Managing Principal Paul Baker said “the decision to expand Meridian’s presence in Perth was the result of overwhelming client urgings and that expanding our legal service offer […]