About

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Maddocks advises practitioners, financial institutions, creditors, corporations and government instrumentalities on the full range of restructuring and insolvency matters, from insolvency appointments to business recovery and reconstruction strategies.

 

We are known for our collaborative approach to working on achieving the best possible outcomes for our clients. We combine technical skills, lateral thinking and a willingness to listen, in order to drive the most beneficial results.

 

We have particular experience working with insolvency practitioners and secured creditors in creating and implementing asset recovery and realisation strategies.

 

We also regularly advise companies and individuals who are confronting financial challenges, which may lead to insolvency or possible personal liability

Chambers Review

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Restructuring/Insolvency - Australia

5
Band 5

What the Team is Known For

Maddocks offers deep experience across liquidations, workouts and related disputes. The firm's expertise covers a range of industries, including the real estate, construction and finance sectors. The legal team is able to assist on financial restructurings as well as formal insolvencies, acting for major banks, distressed corporates and insolvency practitioners. The firm frequently advises company boards on safe harbour arrangements.

Work Highlights

  • Maddocks advised KPMG about the special purpose receivership and liquidation of Banksia, including the enforcement of a judgment concerning significant breaches of ethical duties in a class action.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Danielle Funston
3
Danielle Funston
3
Band 3
Danielle Funston often acts for administrators and liquidators on debt restructures, deed of company arrangements and distressed transactions.

What truly sets Danielle apart is her combination of legal expertise and commercial acumen. She is not only a legal advisor but also a strategic partner.

Danielle's pragmatic and commercial approach is highly valued. She provides clear, well-reasoned advice that balances legal risk with commercial reality.

Danielle has top-notch commercial client management and legal skills. She makes complex legal issues easy to digest.

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Restructuring/Insolvency

Danielle Funston
3
Danielle Funston
3
Band 3

Members

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