Elliott Smith

Elliott Smith is a seasoned partner with extensive experience in managing complex class actions and large-scale commercial, restructuring, and insolvency disputes across Australia. His expert skills in international arbitration have been honed through practice in Asia, the Middle East, and Europe. Elliott handles both plaintiff and defendant litigation in Australia, focusing on class action proceedings, commercial and corporate disputes, and claims involving misleading conduct and the Corporations Act. He has deep insights into client needs, having worked in-house with a prominent bank and accounting firm. Elliott represents a diverse clientele, including banks, insolvency practitioners, directors, auditors, and private equity firms. He is renowned for steering significant securities class actions and recovery actions in major insolvencies within Australia. Currently a partner at Banton Group, Elliott brings his rich expertise from positions held at notable firms such as Squire Patton Boggs and Reed Smith LLP in Sydney and Singapore. His work as a senior disputes lawyer has reinforced his capabilities in general commercial litigation and arbitration. Elliott's accomplishments have been recognised through listings as a Rising Star in the Asia Pacific Legal 500, a testament to his profound knowledge and organisational skills. An engaging industry thought leader, he speaks regularly at conferences and seminars. Elliott is a graduate of the University of Sydney, holding a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Philosophy. His educational background is complemented by international study at Cornell University.