He is a commercial disputes lawyer with nearly three decades of experience
Russell Kennedy has announced the appointment of Deren Hassan as a principal in its commercial litigation and dispute resolution practice in the Sydney office.
“We are thrilled to welcome Deren to the firm,” said Paul Gleeson, the firm’s managing director, in the media release. “His appointment is an important step in further strengthening our commercial litigation capabilities in Sydney and the firm’s broader growth strategy.”
“Deren’s arrival enhances our dispute resolution offering in Sydney,” added Marika Hubble-Marriott, the firm’s dispute resolution practice group leader, in the media release.
In the media release, the Australian law firm said Hassan brings his strategic mindset, commercial insight, results-driven approach, deep litigation experience, and skill in navigating intricate legal and regulatory frameworks to the role.
Hassan is a commercial disputes lawyer with over 28 years of experience in high-value litigious matters, mediation, and alternative dispute resolution. The firm noted that he can help clients manage risk and resolve complex and high-risk disputes across various jurisdictions.
“His experience across a range of industries and demonstrated expertise in litigation and alternative dispute resolution complements our valued service offering to clients seeking strong, strategic representation in high-risk matters,” Hubble-Marriott said in the firm’s media release.
In its media release, Russell Kennedy shared that it has operated for over 120 years and has more than 350 people across its offices in Melbourne and Sydney.
Hassan’s biography on the firm’s website provides more information about his professional and educational background. His work has included private clients, property, competition, consumer law, debt recovery, franchising, insolvency, leases, licenses, and regulatory compliance.
His practice has covered a wide array of sectors and industries, including business, property, real estate investment trusts, financial services, retail, manufacturing, professional services, healthcare, and franchising.
Hassan’s clients have included major corporates, institutional landlords, developers, and high-net-worth individuals. He has assisted clients with complex contractual disputes, including specific performance, rectification, and commercial agreement enforcement.
He has dealt with disputes regarding allegations of misleading, deceptive, or unconscionable conduct; fiduciary duty breaches; and matters under the Corporations Act 2001, Australian Consumer Law, and retail leases legislation.
Hassan has appeared before superior and appellate courts, specialist tribunals, mediations, and alternative dispute resolution processes. He has handled urgent interlocutory applications, including forfeiture relief, injunctions, and appeals concerning time-sensitive commercial disputes.
As a qualified mediator and member of the Resolution Institute, Hassan has mediated for the New South Wales small business commissioner. He holds LLB and BA degrees.
