Lipman Karas is a dedicated investigative litigation practice involved in some of the largest and most complex litigation in Asia Pacific and internationally.

We focus on:

• Complex commercial litigation and arbitration

• Cross-border insolvency and asset recovery

• Independent corporate and regulatory investigations

• Dispute avoidance and alternative dispute resolution

• Risk minimisation and governance advice

• Litigation due diligence and project management

• Bell Group Representing the liquidator in asset recovery litigation and appeals arising from the collapse of the Bell Group of companies against 20 global banks leading to the settlement of AU$1.7 billion in favour of liquidators, creditors and bond holders.

• Madoff Feeder Funds Lead global counsel for Kingate Global and Euro Funds on investigations and litigation in Bermuda, BVI and the US arising from the Madoff Ponzi Scheme.

• Akai Holdings Representing the liquidators in investigations and successful litigation in Hong Kong, England, Bermuda and the US arising from Hong Kong’s largest corporate collapse.

A career at Lipman Karas involves working with recognised leaders in their field on some of the most challenging, complex and high profile commercial litigation in the Asia Pacific region and internationally.

Some of LK’s higher profile projects include:

• Carlyle Capital Lead global counsel for court appointed liquidators on investigations and litigation in Guernsey and the US involving a US$22 billion hedge fund collapse.

• Al Gosaibi Leading asset recovery investigations and litigation against Maan Al Sanea and his Saad Group concerning US$9.2 billion fraud.

Our mission is to create extraordinary value for our clients, through the single-minded advancement of their interests.

Our Firm

• Royal Adelaide Hospital Advising state government regarding various strategic, legal and commercial issues concerning defaults, delays and potential disputes arising out of the AU$2.5 billion PPP arrangements for the design, construction and operation of a major, state-owned health facility.

• Other Major Projects include director liability and auditor negligence investigations and litigation arising from the collapses of listed companies, including China Medical Technologies, Moulin Global, Orient Power, 3D-Gold, Ocean Grand, Sino Forest Corporation, China Forestry, Galleria Group, Great Southern, Duke Group, One.Tel, HIH Royal Commission and Bond Corporation.

LK has a consistent track record of delivering outstanding results for our clients, in some of the most significant disputes and inquiries.

The overwhelming majority of our projects involve actions in multiple jurisdictions, including Asia, the UK, Continental Europe, the US, the Middle East, all the major offshore jurisdictions, and throughout Australia. Our project teams comprise of lawyers from across our offices in Australia, Hong Kong and London, and draw on our shared expertise, experience and contacts.

A career at Lipman Karas provides opportunities and experiences that are unrivalled in Australia.

Lipman Karas offers clerkships to penultimate and final year law students who have demonstrated academic excellence, practical ability and commitment to the highest levels of achievement.

Clerks are directly exposed to client project work, which is distinct in terms of its magnitude, complexity and international scope. They experience first-hand LK’s collaborative, ground-up approach to litigating and resolving legal claims.

Clerks participate in a variety of tasks and work directly with senior lawyers and principals. They are important members of our project teams and perform real professional work for real clients. This includes drafting and presenting research, assisting in the preparation of client advice and preparing court documents.

We offer up to 20 clerkship placements annually at mutually convenient times throughout the year and in particular during summer and winter university holidays.

Lipman Karas also accepts applications all year round and may offer additional clerkships to outstanding candidates who apply after the primary round of offers.

Please visit our website for details regarding the application process, including key dates.

Our Clerkship Program Applications

In addition, clerks at LK receive training on the firm’s research methodology, approach to practice and multi-jurisdictional resources. Clerks are encouraged to participate in all aspects of firm life, including taking part in the firm’s social, sporting and community activities.

The Australian Top 100 Graduate Employer 2015 Guide named Lipman Karas a Fast Mover in their list of top rated employers, the only law firm in this category.

Holborn Gate, 26 Southampton Buildings, London WC2A 1AN T +44 20 7400 2180

Level 23, 25 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5000 Australia T +61 8 8239 4600

Level 23, Three Pacific Place, 1 Queen’s Road East,Hong Kong T +852 3761 3900

Our Projects

Lipman Karas is a dedicated investigative litigation practice involved in some of the largest and most complex litigation in Asia Pacific and internationally.

We focus on:

• Complex commercial litigation and arbitration

• Cross-border insolvency and asset recovery

• Independent corporate and regulatory investigations

• Dispute avoidance and alternative dispute resolution

• Risk minimisation and governance advice

• Litigation due diligence and project management

• Bell Group Representing the liquidator in asset recovery litigation and appeals arising from the collapse of the Bell Group of companies against 20 global banks leading to the settlement of AU$1.7 billion in favour of liquidators, creditors and bond holders.

• Madoff Feeder Funds Lead global counsel for Kingate Global and Euro Funds on investigations and litigation in Bermuda, BVI and the US arising from the Madoff Ponzi Scheme.

• Akai Holdings Representing the liquidators in investigations and successful litigation in Hong Kong, England, Bermuda and the US arising from Hong Kong’s largest corporate collapse.

A career at Lipman Karas involves working with recognised leaders in their field on some of the most challenging, complex and high profile commercial litigation in the Asia Pacific region and internationally.

Some of LK’s higher profile projects include:

• Carlyle Capital Lead global counsel for court appointed liquidators on investigations and litigation in Guernsey and the US involving a US$22 billion hedge fund collapse.

• Al Gosaibi Leading asset recovery investigations and litigation against Maan Al Sanea and his Saad Group concerning US$9.2 billion fraud.

Our mission is to create extraordinary value for our clients, through the single-minded advancement of their interests.

Our Firm

• Royal Adelaide Hospital Advising state government regarding various strategic, legal and commercial issues concerning defaults, delays and potential disputes arising out of the AU$2.5 billion PPP arrangements for the design, construction and operation of a major, state-owned health facility.

• Other Major Projects include director liability and auditor negligence investigations and litigation arising from the collapses of listed companies, including China Medical Technologies, Moulin Global, Orient Power, 3D-Gold, Ocean Grand, Sino Forest Corporation, China Forestry, Galleria Group, Great Southern, Duke Group, One.Tel, HIH Royal Commission and Bond Corporation.

LK has a consistent track record of delivering outstanding results for our clients, in some of the most significant disputes and inquiries.

The overwhelming majority of our projects involve actions in multiple jurisdictions, including Asia, the UK, Continental Europe, the US, the Middle East, all the major offshore jurisdictions, and throughout Australia. Our project teams comprise of lawyers from across our offices in Australia, Hong Kong and London, and draw on our shared expertise, experience and contacts.

A career at Lipman Karas provides opportunities and experiences that are unrivalled in Australia.

Lipman Karas offers clerkships to penultimate and final year law students who have demonstrated academic excellence, practical ability and commitment to the highest levels of achievement.

Clerks are directly exposed to client project work, which is distinct in terms of its magnitude, complexity and international scope. They experience first-hand LK’s collaborative, ground-up approach to litigating and resolving legal claims.

Clerks participate in a variety of tasks and work directly with senior lawyers and principals. They are important members of our project teams and perform real professional work for real clients. This includes drafting and presenting research, assisting in the preparation of client advice and preparing court documents.

We offer up to 20 clerkship placements annually at mutually convenient times throughout the year and in particular during summer and winter university holidays.

Lipman Karas also accepts applications all year round and may offer additional clerkships to outstanding candidates who apply after the primary round of offers.

Please visit our website for details regarding the application process, including key dates.

Our Clerkship Program Applications

In addition, clerks at LK receive training on the firm’s research methodology, approach to practice and multi-jurisdictional resources. Clerks are encouraged to participate in all aspects of firm life, including taking part in the firm’s social, sporting and community activities.

The Australian Top 100 Graduate Employer 2015 Guide named Lipman Karas a Fast Mover in their list of top rated employers, the only law firm in this category.

Holborn Gate, 26 Southampton Buildings, London WC2A 1AN T +44 20 7400 2180

Level 23, 25 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5000 Australia T +61 8 8239 4600

Level 23, Three Pacific Place, 1 Queen’s Road East,Hong Kong T +852 3761 3900

Our Projects

Lipman Karas is a dedicated investigative litigation practice involved in some of the largest and most complex litigation in Asia Pacific and internationally.

We focus on:

• Complex commercial litigation and arbitration

• Cross-border insolvency and asset recovery

• Independent corporate and regulatory investigations

• Dispute avoidance and alternative dispute resolution

• Risk minimisation and governance advice

• Litigation due diligence and project management

• Bell Group Representing the liquidator in asset recovery litigation and appeals arising from the collapse of the Bell Group of companies against 20 global banks leading to the settlement of AU$1.7 billion in favour of liquidators, creditors and bond holders.

• Madoff Feeder Funds Lead global counsel for Kingate Global and Euro Funds on investigations and litigation in Bermuda, BVI and the US arising from the Madoff Ponzi Scheme.

• Akai Holdings Representing the liquidators in investigations and successful litigation in Hong Kong, England, Bermuda and the US arising from Hong Kong’s largest corporate collapse.

A career at Lipman Karas involves working with recognised leaders in their field on some of the most challenging, complex and high profile commercial litigation in the Asia Pacific region and internationally.

Some of LK’s higher profile projects include:

• Carlyle Capital Lead global counsel for court appointed liquidators on investigations and litigation in Guernsey and the US involving a US$22 billion hedge fund collapse.

• Al Gosaibi Leading asset recovery investigations and litigation against Maan Al Sanea and his Saad Group concerning US$9.2 billion fraud.

Our mission is to create extraordinary value for our clients, through the single-minded advancement of their interests.

Our Firm

• Royal Adelaide Hospital Advising state government regarding various strategic, legal and commercial issues concerning defaults, delays and potential disputes arising out of the AU$2.5 billion PPP arrangements for the design, construction and operation of a major, state-owned health facility.

• Other Major Projects include director liability and auditor negligence investigations and litigation arising from the collapses of listed companies, including China Medical Technologies, Moulin Global, Orient Power, 3D-Gold, Ocean Grand, Sino Forest Corporation, China Forestry, Galleria Group, Great Southern, Duke Group, One.Tel, HIH Royal Commission and Bond Corporation.

LK has a consistent track record of delivering outstanding results for our clients, in some of the most significant disputes and inquiries.

The overwhelming majority of our projects involve actions in multiple jurisdictions, including Asia, the UK, Continental Europe, the US, the Middle East, all the major offshore jurisdictions, and throughout Australia. Our project teams comprise of lawyers from across our offices in Australia, Hong Kong and London, and draw on our shared expertise, experience and contacts.

A career at Lipman Karas provides opportunities and experiences that are unrivalled in Australia.

Lipman Karas offers clerkships to penultimate and final year law students who have demonstrated academic excellence, practical ability and commitment to the highest levels of achievement.

Clerks are directly exposed to client project work, which is distinct in terms of its magnitude, complexity and international scope. They experience first-hand LK’s collaborative, ground-up approach to litigating and resolving legal claims.

Clerks participate in a variety of tasks and work directly with senior lawyers and principals. They are important members of our project teams and perform real professional work for real clients. This includes drafting and presenting research, assisting in the preparation of client advice and preparing court documents.

We offer up to 20 clerkship placements annually at mutually convenient times throughout the year and in particular during summer and winter university holidays.

Lipman Karas also accepts applications all year round and may offer additional clerkships to outstanding candidates who apply after the primary round of offers.

Please visit our website for details regarding the application process, including key dates.

Our Clerkship Program Applications

In addition, clerks at LK receive training on the firm’s research methodology, approach to practice and multi-jurisdictional resources. Clerks are encouraged to participate in all aspects of firm life, including taking part in the firm’s social, sporting and community activities.

The Australian Top 100 Graduate Employer 2015 Guide named Lipman Karas a Fast Mover in their list of top rated employers, the only law firm in this category.

Holborn Gate, 26 Southampton Buildings, London WC2A 1AN T +44 20 7400 2180

Level 23, 25 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5000 Australia T +61 8 8239 4600

Level 23, Three Pacific Place, 1 Queen’s Road East,Hong Kong T +852 3761 3900

Our Projects

Lipman Karas provides exceptional opportunities to talented, energetic and committed lawyers to build their skills and experience in a collaborative environment.

Lawyers who are self-motivated, and possess strong analytical, technical, communication and interpersonal skills excel at LK. The highest personal integrity is essential. In return LK offers consistently challenging work on projects that are exceptional for their size, complexity and geographic reach.

LK has an established training program, and our lawyers are encouraged to attend seminars and workshops to stay current with the latest legal and industry developments.

We also encourage the pursuit of post-graduate study or associateships to Justices of the Supreme and Federal Courts.

Collaboration is the key to Lipman Karas’ ability to deliver outstanding results for its clients. Teamwork is a priority for the firm. Encouraging strong working relationships is done both at a project level and through social and community engagement.

Everyone at the firm is encouraged to play an active role in building the firm’s culture. Our lawyers are instrumental in shaping the firm’s social and community activities, including organising firm events and leading the engagement with charities and other organisations.

Through years of specialisation, we have developed a Lipman Karas Method, consistent across our offices, instilled in team members from their first day at the firm. This approach to practice has enabled LK to consistently deliver superior results for our clients, and our lawyers to achieve their career goals.

We work in cohesive groups based on the principles of teamwork, objectivity, creativity, hard work and the highest professional standards. We work closely with our clients and other professionals on all aspects of the investigation, analysis, strategy, litigation and resolution of legal claims to achieve outstanding results.

Working in small and close teams gives our lawyers the opportunity to rapidly develop their legal and commercial skills, and ensures our clients receive personal and focused service.

Each member of our team is integral to delivering outstanding results for our clients and ensuring that we exceed their expectations.

LK is committed to the growth of our team and the firm’s principals advance our culture of excellence through the direct leadership and development of our lawyers.

LK’s social calendar includes regular Friday night drinks, Adelaide Fringe and Festival events, mid-year and end of year celebrations, sporting teams and serving meals to the homeless.

We promote a balanced lifestyle to all team members and LK is recognised for its flexible work practices.

Our firm’s work-life approach has been recognised by the Euromoney Women in Business Law Awards as an employer of choice for women, receiving awards for Best Adelaide Firm, Best Firm for Talent Management in Australia and in Asia, and Best International Firm for Work Life Balance.

Our Team Our Culture

It is important for our staff to have a balanced lifestyle where they can achieve both their career and personal goals.

Our Firm in the CommunityOur Method

AWARDS 2013 AWARDS 2014

AWARDS 2015 AWARDS 2016

Contributing to our wider communities is an integral part of Lipman Karas’ culture. Our involvement includes supporting pro bono programs, education programs for indigenous and disadvantaged youth, contemporary arts, and a range of other community initiatives. It is important to everyone at LK that our contribution extends beyond a financial commitment and that we actively engage in the work of the causes we support.

LK supports a number of activities and organisations focused on ensuring access to justice by all members of the community, including the South Australian Magistrates Court Legal Advice Service and JusticeNet.

The firm supports a variety of community programs focused on caring for the most vulnerable in our community including Catherine House, Mary Magdalene Drop-In Centre, Welcome to Australia, Dress for Success and Operation Flinders.

LK is committed to creating opportunities for indigenous youth, including supporting Yalari, an organisation that coordinates secondary education scholarships at Australia’s leading boarding schools, as well as the Aboriginal Law Studies Program through the Law Society of South Australia.

LK is a major sponsor of the Anne and Gordon Samstag Museum of Art, Art Gallery of South Australia, Ramsay Art Prize People’s Choice Award, Loreto SpringART and Images of Justice Photographic Competition. The firm has a substantial collection of indigenous and contemporary Australian art that is showcased in each of our offices.

The LK Method involves the application of highly developed forensic and financial skills in gathering, analysing and presenting complex materials in a clear and persuasive way. Many of our team have financial or analytical backgrounds.

LK invests heavily in advanced litigation technology to deliver important advantages and efficiencies for our clients.

Lipman Karas provides exceptional opportunities to talented, energetic and committed lawyers to build their skills and experience in a collaborative environment.

Lawyers who are self-motivated, and possess strong analytical, technical, communication and interpersonal skills excel at LK. The highest personal integrity is essential. In return LK offers consistently challenging work on projects that are exceptional for their size, complexity and geographic reach.

LK has an established training program, and our lawyers are encouraged to attend seminars and workshops to stay current with the latest legal and industry developments.

We also encourage the pursuit of post-graduate study or associateships to Justices of the Supreme and Federal Courts.

Collaboration is the key to Lipman Karas’ ability to deliver outstanding results for its clients. Teamwork is a priority for the firm. Encouraging strong working relationships is done both at a project level and through social and community engagement.

Everyone at the firm is encouraged to play an active role in building the firm’s culture. Our lawyers are instrumental in shaping the firm’s social and community activities, including organising firm events and leading the engagement with charities and other organisations.

Through years of specialisation, we have developed a Lipman Karas Method, consistent across our offices, instilled in team members from their first day at the firm. This approach to practice has enabled LK to consistently deliver superior results for our clients, and our lawyers to achieve their career goals.

We work in cohesive groups based on the principles of teamwork, objectivity, creativity, hard work and the highest professional standards. We work closely with our clients and other professionals on all aspects of the investigation, analysis, strategy, litigation and resolution of legal claims to achieve outstanding results.

Working in small and close teams gives our lawyers the opportunity to rapidly develop their legal and commercial skills, and ensures our clients receive personal and focused service.

Each member of our team is integral to delivering outstanding results for our clients and ensuring that we exceed their expectations.

LK is committed to the growth of our team and the firm’s principals advance our culture of excellence through the direct leadership and development of our lawyers.

LK’s social calendar includes regular Friday night drinks, Adelaide Fringe and Festival events, mid-year and end of year celebrations, sporting teams and serving meals to the homeless.

We promote a balanced lifestyle to all team members and LK is recognised for its flexible work practices.

Our firm’s work-life approach has been recognised by the Euromoney Women in Business Law Awards as an employer of choice for women, receiving awards for Best Adelaide Firm, Best Firm for Talent Management in Australia and in Asia, and Best International Firm for Work Life Balance.

Our Team Our Culture

It is important for our staff to have a balanced lifestyle where they can achieve both their career and personal goals.

Our Firm in the CommunityOur Method

AWARDS 2013 AWARDS 2014

AWARDS 2015 AWARDS 2016

Contributing to our wider communities is an integral part of Lipman Karas’ culture. Our involvement includes supporting pro bono programs, education programs for indigenous and disadvantaged youth, contemporary arts, and a range of other community initiatives. It is important to everyone at LK that our contribution extends beyond a financial commitment and that we actively engage in the work of the causes we support.

LK supports a number of activities and organisations focused on ensuring access to justice by all members of the community, including the South Australian Magistrates Court Legal Advice Service and JusticeNet.

The firm supports a variety of community programs focused on caring for the most vulnerable in our community including Catherine House, Mary Magdalene Drop-In Centre, Welcome to Australia, Dress for Success and Operation Flinders.

LK is committed to creating opportunities for indigenous youth, including supporting Yalari, an organisation that coordinates secondary education scholarships at Australia’s leading boarding schools, as well as the Aboriginal Law Studies Program through the Law Society of South Australia.

LK is a major sponsor of the Anne and Gordon Samstag Museum of Art, Art Gallery of South Australia, Ramsay Art Prize People’s Choice Award, Loreto SpringART and Images of Justice Photographic Competition. The firm has a substantial collection of indigenous and contemporary Australian art that is showcased in each of our offices.

The LK Method involves the application of highly developed forensic and financial skills in gathering, analysing and presenting complex materials in a clear and persuasive way. Many of our team have financial or analytical backgrounds.

LK invests heavily in advanced litigation technology to deliver important advantages and efficiencies for our clients.

Lipman Karas provides exceptional opportunities to talented, energetic and committed lawyers to build their skills and experience in a collaborative environment.

Lawyers who are self-motivated, and possess strong analytical, technical, communication and interpersonal skills excel at LK. The highest personal integrity is essential. In return LK offers consistently challenging work on projects that are exceptional for their size, complexity and geographic reach.

LK has an established training program, and our lawyers are encouraged to attend seminars and workshops to stay current with the latest legal and industry developments.

We also encourage the pursuit of post-graduate study or associateships to Justices of the Supreme and Federal Courts.

Collaboration is the key to Lipman Karas’ ability to deliver outstanding results for its clients. Teamwork is a priority for the firm. Encouraging strong working relationships is done both at a project level and through social and community engagement.

Everyone at the firm is encouraged to play an active role in building the firm’s culture. Our lawyers are instrumental in shaping the firm’s social and community activities, including organising firm events and leading the engagement with charities and other organisations.

Through years of specialisation, we have developed a Lipman Karas Method, consistent across our offices, instilled in team members from their first day at the firm. This approach to practice has enabled LK to consistently deliver superior results for our clients, and our lawyers to achieve their career goals.

We work in cohesive groups based on the principles of teamwork, objectivity, creativity, hard work and the highest professional standards. We work closely with our clients and other professionals on all aspects of the investigation, analysis, strategy, litigation and resolution of legal claims to achieve outstanding results.

Working in small and close teams gives our lawyers the opportunity to rapidly develop their legal and commercial skills, and ensures our clients receive personal and focused service.

Each member of our team is integral to delivering outstanding results for our clients and ensuring that we exceed their expectations.

LK is committed to the growth of our team and the firm’s principals advance our culture of excellence through the direct leadership and development of our lawyers.

LK’s social calendar includes regular Friday night drinks, Adelaide Fringe and Festival events, mid-year and end of year celebrations, sporting teams and serving meals to the homeless.

We promote a balanced lifestyle to all team members and LK is recognised for its flexible work practices.

Our firm’s work-life approach has been recognised by the Euromoney Women in Business Law Awards as an employer of choice for women, receiving awards for Best Adelaide Firm, Best Firm for Talent Management in Australia and in Asia, and Best International Firm for Work Life Balance.

Our Team Our Culture

It is important for our staff to have a balanced lifestyle where they can achieve both their career and personal goals.

Our Firm in the CommunityOur Method

AWARDS 2013 AWARDS 2014

AWARDS 2015 AWARDS 2016

Contributing to our wider communities is an integral part of Lipman Karas’ culture. Our involvement includes supporting pro bono programs, education programs for indigenous and disadvantaged youth, contemporary arts, and a range of other community initiatives. It is important to everyone at LK that our contribution extends beyond a financial commitment and that we actively engage in the work of the causes we support.

LK supports a number of activities and organisations focused on ensuring access to justice by all members of the community, including the South Australian Magistrates Court Legal Advice Service and JusticeNet.

The firm supports a variety of community programs focused on caring for the most vulnerable in our community including Catherine House, Mary Magdalene Drop-In Centre, Welcome to Australia, Dress for Success and Operation Flinders.

LK is committed to creating opportunities for indigenous youth, including supporting Yalari, an organisation that coordinates secondary education scholarships at Australia’s leading boarding schools, as well as the Aboriginal Law Studies Program through the Law Society of South Australia.

LK is a major sponsor of the Anne and Gordon Samstag Museum of Art, Art Gallery of South Australia, Ramsay Art Prize People’s Choice Award, Loreto SpringART and Images of Justice Photographic Competition. The firm has a substantial collection of indigenous and contemporary Australian art that is showcased in each of our offices.

The LK Method involves the application of highly developed forensic and financial skills in gathering, analysing and presenting complex materials in a clear and persuasive way. Many of our team have financial or analytical backgrounds.

LK invests heavily in advanced litigation technology to deliver important advantages and efficiencies for our clients.

Lipman Karas provides exceptional opportunities to talented, energetic and committed lawyers to build their skills and experience in a collaborative environment.

Lawyers who are self-motivated, and possess strong analytical, technical, communication and interpersonal skills excel at LK. The highest personal integrity is essential. In return LK offers consistently challenging work on projects that are exceptional for their size, complexity and geographic reach.

LK has an established training program, and our lawyers are encouraged to attend seminars and workshops to stay current with the latest legal and industry developments.

We also encourage the pursuit of post-graduate study or associateships to Justices of the Supreme and Federal Courts.

Collaboration is the key to Lipman Karas’ ability to deliver outstanding results for its clients. Teamwork is a priority for the firm. Encouraging strong working relationships is done both at a project level and through social and community engagement.

Everyone at the firm is encouraged to play an active role in building the firm’s culture. Our lawyers are instrumental in shaping the firm’s social and community activities, including organising firm events and leading the engagement with charities and other organisations.

Through years of specialisation, we have developed a Lipman Karas Method, consistent across our offices, instilled in team members from their first day at the firm. This approach to practice has enabled LK to consistently deliver superior results for our clients, and our lawyers to achieve their career goals.

We work in cohesive groups based on the principles of teamwork, objectivity, creativity, hard work and the highest professional standards. We work closely with our clients and other professionals on all aspects of the investigation, analysis, strategy, litigation and resolution of legal claims to achieve outstanding results.

Working in small and close teams gives our lawyers the opportunity to rapidly develop their legal and commercial skills, and ensures our clients receive personal and focused service.

Each member of our team is integral to delivering outstanding results for our clients and ensuring that we exceed their expectations.

LK is committed to the growth of our team and the firm’s principals advance our culture of excellence through the direct leadership and development of our lawyers.

LK’s social calendar includes regular Friday night drinks, Adelaide Fringe and Festival events, mid-year and end of year celebrations, sporting teams and serving meals to the homeless.

We promote a balanced lifestyle to all team members and LK is recognised for its flexible work practices.

Our firm’s work-life approach has been recognised by the Euromoney Women in Business Law Awards as an employer of choice for women, receiving awards for Best Adelaide Firm, Best Firm for Talent Management in Australia and in Asia, and Best International Firm for Work Life Balance.

Our Team Our Culture

It is important for our staff to have a balanced lifestyle where they can achieve both their career and personal goals.

Our Firm in the CommunityOur Method

AWARDS 2013 AWARDS 2014

AWARDS 2015 AWARDS 2016

Contributing to our wider communities is an integral part of Lipman Karas’ culture. Our involvement includes supporting pro bono programs, education programs for indigenous and disadvantaged youth, contemporary arts, and a range of other community initiatives. It is important to everyone at LK that our contribution extends beyond a financial commitment and that we actively engage in the work of the causes we support.

LK supports a number of activities and organisations focused on ensuring access to justice by all members of the community, including the South Australian Magistrates Court Legal Advice Service and JusticeNet.

The firm supports a variety of community programs focused on caring for the most vulnerable in our community including Catherine House, Mary Magdalene Drop-In Centre, Welcome to Australia, Dress for Success and Operation Flinders.

LK is committed to creating opportunities for indigenous youth, including supporting Yalari, an organisation that coordinates secondary education scholarships at Australia’s leading boarding schools, as well as the Aboriginal Law Studies Program through the Law Society of South Australia.

LK is a major sponsor of the Anne and Gordon Samstag Museum of Art, Art Gallery of South Australia, Ramsay Art Prize People’s Choice Award, Loreto SpringART and Images of Justice Photographic Competition. The firm has a substantial collection of indigenous and contemporary Australian art that is showcased in each of our offices.

The LK Method involves the application of highly developed forensic and financial skills in gathering, analysing and presenting complex materials in a clear and persuasive way. Many of our team have financial or analytical backgrounds.

LK invests heavily in advanced litigation technology to deliver important advantages and efficiencies for our clients.

Lipman Karas is a dedicated investigative litigation practice involved in some of the largest and most complex litigation in Asia Pacific and internationally.

We focus on:

• Complex commercial litigation and arbitration

• Cross-border insolvency and asset recovery

• Independent corporate and regulatory investigations

• Dispute avoidance and alternative dispute resolution

• Risk minimisation and governance advice

• Litigation due diligence and project management

• Bell Group Representing the liquidator in asset recovery litigation and appeals arising from the collapse of the Bell Group of companies against 20 global banks leading to the settlement of AU$1.7 billion in favour of liquidators, creditors and bond holders.

• Madoff Feeder Funds Lead global counsel for Kingate Global and Euro Funds on investigations and litigation in Bermuda, BVI and the US arising from the Madoff Ponzi Scheme.

• Akai Holdings Representing the liquidators in investigations and successful litigation in Hong Kong, England, Bermuda and the US arising from Hong Kong’s largest corporate collapse.

A career at Lipman Karas involves working with recognised leaders in their field on some of the most challenging, complex and high profile commercial litigation in the Asia Pacific region and internationally.

Some of LK’s higher profile projects include:

• Carlyle Capital Lead global counsel for court appointed liquidators on investigations and litigation in Guernsey and the US involving a US$22 billion hedge fund collapse.

• Al Gosaibi Leading asset recovery investigations and litigation against Maan Al Sanea and his Saad Group concerning US$9.2 billion fraud.

Our mission is to create extraordinary value for our clients, through the single-minded advancement of their interests.

Our Firm

• Royal Adelaide Hospital Advising state government regarding various strategic, legal and commercial issues concerning defaults, delays and potential disputes arising out of the AU$2.5 billion PPP arrangements for the design, construction and operation of a major, state-owned health facility.

• Other Major Projects include director liability and auditor negligence investigations and litigation arising from the collapses of listed companies, including China Medical Technologies, Moulin Global, Orient Power, 3D-Gold, Ocean Grand, Sino Forest Corporation, China Forestry, Galleria Group, Great Southern, Duke Group, One.Tel, HIH Royal Commission and Bond Corporation.

LK has a consistent track record of delivering outstanding results for our clients, in some of the most significant disputes and inquiries.

The overwhelming majority of our projects involve actions in multiple jurisdictions, including Asia, the UK, Continental Europe, the US, the Middle East, all the major offshore jurisdictions, and throughout Australia. Our project teams comprise of lawyers from across our offices in Australia, Hong Kong and London, and draw on our shared expertise, experience and contacts.

A career at Lipman Karas provides opportunities and experiences that are unrivalled in Australia.

Lipman Karas offers clerkships to penultimate and final year law students who have demonstrated academic excellence, practical ability and commitment to the highest levels of achievement.

Clerks are directly exposed to client project work, which is distinct in terms of its magnitude, complexity and international scope. They experience first-hand LK’s collaborative, ground-up approach to litigating and resolving legal claims.

Clerks participate in a variety of tasks and work directly with senior lawyers and principals. They are important members of our project teams and perform real professional work for real clients. This includes drafting and presenting research, assisting in the preparation of client advice and preparing court documents.

We offer up to 20 clerkship placements annually at mutually convenient times throughout the year and in particular during summer and winter university holidays.

Lipman Karas also accepts applications all year round and may offer additional clerkships to outstanding candidates who apply after the primary round of offers.

Please visit our website for details regarding the application process, including key dates.

Our Clerkship Program Applications

In addition, clerks at LK receive training on the firm’s research methodology, approach to practice and multi-jurisdictional resources. Clerks are encouraged to participate in all aspects of firm life, including taking part in the firm’s social, sporting and community activities.

The Australian Top 100 Graduate Employer 2015 Guide named Lipman Karas a Fast Mover in their list of top rated employers, the only law firm in this category.

Holborn Gate, 26 Southampton Buildings, London WC2A 1AN T +44 20 7400 2180

Level 23, 25 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5000 Australia T +61 8 8239 4600

Level 23, Three Pacific Place, 1 Queen’s Road East,Hong Kong T +852 3761 3900

Our Projects