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Lavan's experienced team offers expertise in various insolvency-related matters in Western Australia. The firm acts for appointees, company directors, creditors and other market participants on restructurings. Its team is able to assist clients with insolvency disputes as well as non-contentious issues and particularly experienced in the handling of matters linked to the resources sector.
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Lavan advised FTI Consulting, appointed as receivers and managers by the lending syndicate, on the restructuring of Twinza Oil through a creditors’ scheme of arrangement involving a debt-for-equity conversion. Twinza Oli owed the syndicate approximately USD300 million.
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What sets Lavan apart is that it is very well-connected in Perth, provides good coverage across all disciplines and the relationship partners maintain involvement across everything.
The team at Lavan is pragmatic, outcome-focused and knowledgeable.
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Joe Abberton is well-reputed in the Perth market for a range of restructuring and insolvency work. He advises investors, creditors and insolvency practitioners across transactions, debt restructuring and recovery as well as administrations and liquidations.
Joe's strategic mind is absolutely top-notch. He thinks through every problem from every possible angle before reaching a conclusion.
He is incredibly strong commercially. His standout feature is that he can turn around work with a commercial view. He is a premier restructuring lawyer in Perth.
Joe Abberton is outcome-focused, hardworking and understands clients' needs. He is an excellent lawyer.
Restructuring/Insolvency
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