Restructuring/Insolvency
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Australia
Band 5
Email address
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+61 3 9258 3555About
Provided by Maddocks
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
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
- The Maddocks team advised the co-founders of Go-To Skincare on the share buy back of its business to beauty and wellness company BWX, following BWX being placed into receivership and administration.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Maddocks provides very good value for money."
"Maddocks provides very good value for money."
Notable Practitioners
Danielle Funston often acts for administrators and liquidators on debt restructures, deed of company arrangements and distressed transactions.
"Danielle is an outstanding R&I lawyer. She leads the restructuring team with humility. We appreciate how she interfaces with other areas of Maddocks to deliver the holistic solution we look for."
"Danielle takes the time to understand the clients' requirements and is happy to take on board varying thoughts."
"Danielle is always focussed on the commercial objectives of the client and how to achieve these in the shortest timeframe,at the lowest cost."