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Gilbert + Tobin

Restructuring/Insolvency

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Gilbert + Tobin

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Restructuring and Insolvency

Our team has performed key roles on the most complex and high-profile domestic and cross-border restructuring and insolvency mandates in Australia in recent years.

How we can help

We advise a diverse range of clients, including corporations, financial institutions, private capital providers, distressed debt and asset investors and government on all aspects of domestic and cross-border corporate restructuring. We help clients navigate safe harbour mandates and counterparty distress to achieve optimum outcomes. As insolvency, turnaround and Personal Property Securities law experts, our team acts for clients in major formal appointment mandates (schemes of arrangement, voluntary administrations, liquidations, receiverships). We work closely with our corporate advisory, banking and disputes teams and with our counterparts in leading independent firms on cross-border mandates, to provide comprehensive, market-leading support. We are known for our pragmatic, commercial and partner-led approach, consistently delivering exceptional results for our clients on award-winning major matters.By leveraging our multidisciplinary expertise and cross-border network, we provide clients with best-in-class strategic advice, helping clients to achieve the best possible results.

Services

  • Cross-border insolvency mandates
  • Restructuring
  • Distressed investing
  • formal insolvency appointments
  • Technical insolvency and securities advice

Industries (12)

  • Banks
  • Commercial & Professional Services
  • Construction & Materials
  • Education
  • Energy
  • Financial Services
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Media
  • Mining & Metals
  • Telecommunications
  • Transportation
  • Utilities

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Restructuring/Insolvency - Australia

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Gilbert + Tobin assists banks, borrowers, investors and directors as well as major insolvency practitioners in all aspects of high-profile insolvency administrations and liquidations as well as workouts and restructurings. The firm has notable expertise in representing investment funds and bondholders in various distressed situations. The team also advises on distressed debt investing, corporate distress, and related disputes and applications. Gilbert + Tobin is active across a variety of sectors including retail, manufacturing, and energy and resources.

Work Highlights

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  • Gilbert + Tobin assisted the administrators, Grant Thornton, with the restructure of 19 Okami Group companies, who operated a chain of restaurants prior to their administration.

Strengths

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  • Gilbert + Tobin is our go to firm for litigation and insolvency matters.

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  • Gilbert + Tobin has a strong reputation in the industry, a commercial approach to negotiations and is outcome-driven. It has very senior technical restructuring experience.

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  • The department consistently delivers strategic, stakeholder-focused restructuring solutions that go beyond financial recovery.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Orla McCoy
    Band 1Orla McCoy

    Orla McCoy

    Orla McCoy is based in Sydney and regularly advises on high-profile insolvency matters, acting for administrators and receivers as well as government bodies.
    • Orla has a very strong and long-standing reputation in the industry and is highly respected. She has strong insolvency experience and leverages this to manage sensitive stakeholders.

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    • Orla McCoy is highly knowledgeable and professional, with deep expertise in insolvency and a strong commercial mindset. She’s consistently responsive and brings valuable insights to every engagement.

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  • Band 2Peter Bowden
    Band 2Peter Bowden

    Peter Bowden

    Peter Bowden is a highly regarded practitioner who acts for creditors as well as administrators, liquidators and receivers on complex restructurings.
    • Peter is highly sought out for his legal expertise and commerciality.

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    • Peter has strong commercial negotiation skills and relationships with stakeholders. When working with Peter, we know we will get to a commercial outcome.

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    • He is commercial, technical and very good in the trenches. He gives personal and professional support.

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  • Up and ComingAnna Schwartz
    Up and ComingAnna Schwartz

    Anna Schwartz

    Anna Schwartz has notable experience in advising clients in relation to non-contentious restructuring and insolvency matters.

    • Anna has great technical and commercial skills.

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    • Anna is a smart lawyer, who works extremely hard to drive outcomes. She advocates her client's position with vigour.

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    • Anna Schwartz is a tremendous operator. She is very detail-oriented and diligent.

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