Banton Group

Sydney, NSW | Melbourne, VIC

About us

Banton Group, founded in 2020 by Amanda Banton, has quickly become a distinguished name in the realm of commercial dispute resolution. The firm is adept in handling substantial class actions, restructuring, and insolvency litigation, providing advisory services that empower clients to navigate complex legal landscapes. Known for its innovative approach, Banton Group has a strong track record in cases involving intricate financial products, particularly collateralised debt obligations and their synthetic counterparts. The firm has been instrumental in managing high-value and high-profile disputes, spanning regulatory issues, state and federal litigation, and international arbitration. Banton Group's expertise extends to out-of-court restructurings, major distressed transactions, and handling multijurisdictional corporate collapses through court-sanctioned schemes. The team’s clientele includes investors, plaintiffs, and various insolvency stakeholders, with a notable proficiency in handling funded class actions. The firm is capable of working on a contingency fee basis when appropriate, particularly in matters brought before the Supreme Court of Victoria. Furthermore, Banton Group demonstrates a commitment to social justice through its pro bono engagements. The firm maintains strategic partnerships with litigation funders to secure competitive funding solutions for class actions and commercial and insolvency claims, ensuring that clients are well-positioned to achieve favourable outcomes.

Practice areas

Litigation & Disputes

Specialisations

Litigation & Disputes

Banton Group excels in navigating complex commercial disputes, offering robust litigation and advisory services that address large-scale challenges in various sectors. With a focus on high-value cases involving intricate financial products, the firm adeptly handles regulatory issues, international arbitration, and multijurisdictional corporate collapses, ensuring that clients receive comprehensive representation and strategic guidance. The firm’s expertise extends to acting for investors, plaintiffs, and insolvency stakeholders, frequently engaging in funded class actions and taking on matters in the Supreme Court of Victoria on a contingency fee basis. Committed to access to justice, Banton Group also undertakes pro-bono work and collaborates with litigation funders to secure competitive financing for comprehensive claims, delivering a versatile approach to dispute resolution.