Jack Pembroke-Birss
Partner
Norton Rose Fulbright Australia
Related services and key industries
Biography
Jack Pembroke-Birss is a commercial litigation and class actions partner based in Sydney, described by clients as providing "excellent, commercial advice that is aligned to their outcomes."
Jack's very strong technical approach to the law is demonstrated by his appointment as an Adjunct Lecturer at The University of Sydney Law School teaching in the areas of contract, commercial, property and consumer law, and as a Reporter for the Council of Law Reporting for New South Wales.
Clients say that Jack is "easy to work with and explains concepts and issues in a clear and simple way" and "is very pragmatic and commercial in his approach."
Jack's practice areas include commercial disputes, class actions, regulatory investigations, corporations law and complex personal injury matters.
Jack acts for clients in all industries and sectors with a focus on energy and resources, infrastructure and financial services.
"Jack Pembroke-Birss should be called out specifically for his dedication to clients and business interests. Nothing was too much trouble for Jack – he was always there for us both in support and advice; a very good legal mind and a pleasure to work with." The Legal 500 (2020)
Professional experience
Collapse all- High Court of Australia 2007
- Supreme Court of New South Wales 2006
- Adjunct Lecturer, The University of Sydney Law School - teaching in the areas of contract, commercial, property and consumer law
- Reporter for the Council of Law Reporting for New South Wales
Knowledge
Facilitating settlement of class actions
Publication | April 24, 2022
Greenwashing disputes on the rise
Publication | April 04, 2022
Shareholders one step away from Australia’s first successful securities class action
Publication | March 23, 2022
Will waiver of legal professional privilege over part of a privileged investigation report result in waiver over other parts of the report?
Publication | March 21, 2022