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Restructuring/Insolvency - Australia
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Band 2
What the team is known for

MinterEllison offers specialist expertise in the handling of complex insolvency matters, including liquidations, administrations and debt restructurings. The firm acts for a plethora of public bodies and insolvency practitioners on a diverse range of insolvency-related mandates and also has extensive experience in unwinding managed investment schemes. Additionally, MinterEllison assists corporates in financial distress. Its key clients include Ernst & Young, Rio Tinto and NAB.

Work Highlights

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  • MinterEllison advised KPMG as liquidators of appointed to Australian Institute of Professional Education.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Brendon Watkins
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Band 1

Brendon Watkins maintains an acknowledged position as a leading restructuring and insolvency lawyer who acts for appointees and distressed companies on a diverse range of mandates such sectors as education, property development and retail.

"He is an unbelievably loyal advocate for getting an outcome for you. His enthusiasm to deliver for his client is second to none."

"Because of his experience, we know we will be safe with him. He has seen it and done it all before. It feels like he can handle anything."

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Michael Hughes
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Michael Hughes is based in Sydney and enjoys a noteworthy reputation for his work on complex restructurings and insolvency matters, and regularly acts for appointees on various significant mandates, including deeds of company arrangement and liquidations.

"Michael brings an impressive balance of pragmatic technical capability and experience."

"He is well regarded and respected by the insolvency practitioners and the banks. He is one of the best lawyers in Sydney in this area."

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Caitlin Murray
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Band 3

Caitlin Murray is based in Sydney and acts extensively for insolvency practitioners, financial services providers and creditors across a wide range of insolvency-related mandates, including liquidations in various sectors and disputes.

"Caitlin has deep experience in insolvency and commercial litigation, which she utilises across multiple sectors, whether acting for liquidators, creditors, banks or regulators. She is skilled at both being across the details and managing a team."

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Brendon Watkins
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Michael Hughes
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Caitlin Murray
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