John De La Hoyde

John De La Hoyde serves as a Director at Madison Marcus, demonstrating a comprehensive expertise in commercial litigation and dispute resolution. Since being admitted to the legal profession in 2013, John has accumulated extensive experience handling complex commercial disputes, injunctions, construction and property litigation, with a particular focus on commercial resolution and protecting brand integrity. His clientele includes prominent figures in media, pharmacy, financial services, and several other sectors, whom he has represented in high-stakes litigation across various courts including the Federal Court of Australia and the Supreme Court of New South Wales. John has been involved in significant cases, such as a high-profile multi-party proceeding in the Supreme Court of NSW, dealing with a multi-million-dollar fraud involving an employed solicitor. He achieved a successful outcome for a transportation company in a professional negligence and deceit claim, securing a multi-million-dollar judgment and defending an appeal. Additionally, he represented an international pharmaceutical firm in a federal court dispute over a comparative advertising campaign and successfully obtained a Mareva order for an international office space services company in a fraud case against a former employee. John's legal journey began after completing his Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Commerce at Macquarie University, followed by a Graduate Diploma of Practical Legal Training from The College of Law Australia. His professional tenure at Madison Marcus has seen him advance from a solicitor to senior roles, contributing significantly to the firm's success in various complex legal matters.