Rocco Russo

Rocco is an internationally recognised dispute resolution lawyer with expertise in court and tribunal matters, advocacy, negotiation, and alternative dispute resolution.He works across Australia to resolve disputes in the corporate and commercial, construction, property, insolvency, defamation and intellectual property fields, as well as representing clients in corporate investigations and commissions of inquiry.

He has specific experience in complex, high value, business critical disputes, and has led large multi-disciplinary project teams in significant and high profile cases.

Rocco is one of only three Brisbane-based dispute resolution lawyers to be ranked as a leading individual for dispute resolution in Australia in the 2020 editions of prestigious international legal directories Chambers Asia-Pacific and Chambers Global, the seventh consecutive year he achieved this leading ranking. He is also recommended in the 2019 Doyle’s Guide Queensland lists for commercial litigation and dispute resolution and also insolvency and restructuring. He is also recognised for dispute resolution in Australia by international legal directory the Legal 500 Asia Pacific.

Rocco has an established track record of securing successful outcomes for clients in court as well as through mediation or out of court negotiation. He is frequently called upon by a range of clients that include business owners, prominent individuals, Boards, CEOs and senior management to assist with strategy on business disputes and risk issues.Rocco’s breadth of commercial experience in significant cases across a variety of areas and industries means he has unique skills and insights that allow him to deliver client-focused results. He is well known for his ability to bring clear, strategic and practical thinking to dispute situations.