Restructuring/Insolvency
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Australia
Band 3
Email address
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+61 2 9210 6500Chambers Review
The Corrs Chambers Westgarth practice is especially noted for effective handling of securities enforcement litigation and distressed debt refinancings. The team deploys industry-specific knowledge on restructurings, insolvencies and workouts in the mining, real estate, logistics and financial services sectors. Its clients include overseas hedge funds and private equity houses, as well as companies in distress and leading insolvency advisers and banks.
Work Highlights
- Corrs Chambers Westgarth acts for two subsidiaries of China State Railway Group Co in connection with the administration of Aurora Metals.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team at Corrs Chambers Westgarth provides experience, breadth of capability and senior involvement in all aspects of the transactions."
"The team understands the clients' legal and commercial objectives and can fashion appropriate solutions to achieve those objectives."
"A large team from the firm was pulled together to assist, and that team worked seamlessly to provide the advice and legal assistance that we required."
"The team at Corrs Chambers Westgarth provides experience, breadth of capability and senior involvement in all aspects of the transactions."
"The team understands the clients' legal and commercial objectives and can fashion appropriate solutions to achieve those objectives."
"A large team from the firm was pulled together to assist, and that team worked seamlessly to provide the advice and legal assistance that we required."
Notable Practitioners
Cameron Cheetham represents distressed corporates, appointees and investors in distressed investments and restructurings, offering notable experience in the handling of cross-border mandates for investment funds.
"Cameron has a particular gift with clients and can explain things simply."
"Cam is a top-class lawyer with broad experience in multiple jurisdictions."
Sam Delaney is based in Sydney and is regularly instructed by companies and banks on risk advisory and restructuring mandates. He is recognised for his strong litigation skills.
"Sam is an excellent practitioner and a trusted advisor."
Michelle Dean advises on disputes involving voluntary administrations, debt recoveries, restructures and distressed investments.