Reputation

Competition

John Kench and Aldo Nicotra [Partners] are listed as 'Leaders in their Field' in the area of Competition/Antitrust.
Chambers Global Guide - 2009

John Kench [Partner] is listed as a leading individual in the area of Competition and Trade.
Asia Pacific Legal 500 - 2008/2009

John Kench [Partner] is cited as 'an unparalleled expert' in the area of Competition and Trade.
Asia Pacific Legal 500 - 2008/2009

Aldo Nicotra [Partner] is listed as a recommended individual.
The International Who's Who of Competition Lawyers and Economists - 2008

Aldo Nicotra [Partner] is listed as a leading expert and pre-eminent practitioner.
IFLR Guide to the World’s Leading Competition and Antitrust Lawyers / Expert Guides - 2008

Johnson Winter & Slattery is highly recommended in the area of competition / anti trust.
PLC Which Lawyer Year Book - 2008

“Aldo Nicotra [Partner] is highly praised for his all-round astute knowledge of competition law matters. He has wide ranging experience in cartel investigations and the defence of price-fixing allegations with particular strength in the airline sector.”
PLC Which Lawyer Year Book - 2008

“John Kench [Partner] is lauded for his expertise in handling complex merger control cases and business arrangements.”
PLC Which Lawyer Year Book - 2008

“The firm has an impressive client roster that includes major Australian public companies and multinationals. Consequently, the competition team has roles in some of the biggest matters in the country.”
Chambers Global Guide - 2008

John Kench [Partner] is listed as a leading individual in the area of Competition and Trade.
Asia Pacific Legal 500 - 2007/2008

“Clients discern a ‘high quality team’ that attracts correspondingly high profile work. Although it is leaner than some of its competitors, clients are more satisfied that the team is ‘well resourced and as driven as they come’.
Chambers Global Guide - 2007

John Kench [Partner] is billed as a "technically brilliant lawyer".
Chambers Global Guide - 2007

“Aldo Nicotra [Partner] provides clients with ‘excellent advice - he is really commercial and practical.’ Advising Qantas on a range of competition matters in Australia as well as overseas has accounted for a good proportion of his time, as has assisting Insurance Australia Group (NRMA) with the competition law implications of certain of its strategic initiatives.”
Chambers Global Guide - 2007

John Kench and Aldo Nicotra [Partners] were listed as recommended individuals.
The International Who's Who of Competition Lawyers - 2007

Aldo Nicotra and John Kench [Partners] were listed as leading individuals.
IFLR Guide to the World’s Leading Competition and Antitrust Lawyers / Expert Guides - 2007

Johnson Winter & Slattery is listed as a leading firm in the area of Competition / Anti trust.
PLC Which Lawyer - 2007

John Kench and Aldo Nicotra [Partners] were listed as highly recommended individuals.
PLC Which Lawyer - 2007

Corporate

Damian Reichel [Partner] is listed under 'Leaders in their Field' in the area of Corporate / M&A.
Chambers Global Guide - 2009

Damian Reichel [Partner] is listed as a leading individual in the area of Corporate / M&A.
Asia Pacific Legal 500 - 2008/2009

Johnson Winter & Slattery’s M & A team was ranked within the top 10 Australian firms in terms of M & A activity in Australia by CONNECT 4 - 2007 Mergers & Acquisitions Legal Advisors Survey

Damian Reichel [Partner] is listed amongst the world's leading Merger & Acquisition lawyers.
 The International Who's Who of Merger and Acquisition Lawyers - 2008

“Despite being less well known internationally in comparison to the Australian legal frontrunners, Johnson Winter & Slattery is quietly making a name for itself, building up its corporate practice and its repertoire of clients. The firm earned credit for its role in advising Allco Equity Partners and Allco Finance Group on their involvement in the highly publicized A$11.1 billion consortium takeover offer for Qantas Airlines by Airline Partners Australia (APA).”
IFLR 1000 - 2008

“The corporate group at Johnson Winter & Slattery has ‘made considerable headway’ under the ‘impressive leadership’ of Damian Reichel [Partner]. Clients said he ‘never fails in getting to the point and providing excellent advice’. ”
Chambers Global Guide - 2007

“Johnson Winter & Slattery was involved in the A$11.1bn bid for Qantas, as well as in Santos’ bid for Queensland Gas Company. The team advised Envestra, a major energy infrastructure owner, on its bid for the Brisbane gas distribution network of Allgas from ENERGEX and was retained by the Australian Communications and Media Authority to advise on the anticipated transactions to arise from the relaxing of foreign ownership and cross-media restrictions.”
Asia Pacific Legal 500 - 2007/2008

Damian Reichel [Partner] is listed as a leading individual in the area of Corporate / M & A.
Asia Pacific Legal 500 - 2007/2008

Damian Reichel [Partner] was nominated as a leading individual in the area of Corporate / M & A.
Chambers Global Guide - 2007

Johnson Winter & Slattery is listed as a recommended firm in the area of Corporate / M & A.
PLC Which Lawyer - 2007

Damian Reichel [Partner] was nominated as a highly recommended individual.
PLC Which Lawyer - 2007

Energy & Natural Resources

Peter Rose, Paul Turner, Rick Malone and Michael Dulaney [Partners] are listed as 'Leaders in their Field' in the area of Energy & Natural Resources.
Chambers Global Guide - 2009

Peter Rose [Partner] is listed as a leading individual in the area of Energy and Resources.
Asia Pacific Legal 500 - 2008/2009

Peter Rose [Partner] is listed a leading Australian lawyer (as judged by his peers) in the categories of Energy, Natural Resources, Oil & Gas and Regulatory.
Best Lawyers International 2008: Australia

Peter Slattery [Partner] is listed a leading Australian lawyer (as judged by his peers) in the categories of Natural Resources and Oil & Gas.
Best Lawyers International 2008: Australia

Michael Dulaney [Partner] is listed as a leading individual in the category of Energy & Natural Resources.
Chambers Global Guide - 2008

Peter Rose [Partner] is listed as a leading individual in the area of Energy and Resources.
Asia Pacific Legal 500 - 2007/2008

“The team also advised Santos on its proposed acquisition of QGC, and is working with Aurora Energy, a Tasmania government-owned company with a current monopoly in the Tasmanian electricity distribution and retail sectors, on the introduction of Tasmania into the national electric market. Peter Rose and Rohan Madders [Partners] are well-respected.“
Asia Pacific Legal 500 - 2007/2008

Peter Rose [Partner] was listed as highly recommended.
Chambers Global Guide - 2007

Peter Rose [Partner] was listed as a leading individual.
IFLR Guide to the World’s Leading Energy and Natural Resources Lawyers / Expert Guides - 2007

Peter Rose [Partner] was listed as recommended individual.
The International Who's Who of Oil and Gas Lawyers - 2007

Peter Rose [Partner] was listed as recommended individual.
The International Who's Who of Mining Lawyers - 2007

“The practice at Johnson Winter & Slattery is perceived to be gathering pace, with Peter Rose [Partner] in Melbourne being commended as ‘a dream to deal with’. Rose is particularly active on the interface between energy and resources and competition, particularly where the oil and gas sectors are concerned.”
Chambers Global Guide - 2007