Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Australia
Ranked Individuals
Provided by MinterEllison
There is no one-size-fits-all solution to an underperforming or distressed business. The goal is to deliver the best possible results for all stakeholders.
We focus on strategies that help distressed businesses and creditors to recover, restructure and avoid to the extent possible or minimise the fallout of formal insolvency.
From early turnaround and workout strategies to cross-border restructurings and complex corporate insolvencies, our specialist advisers work cooperatively with financial institutions and creditors, liquidators, administrators, receivers and other professional advisors to provide a seamless and integrated service.
Provided by Chambers
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.
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MinterEllison acted for Westpac in litigation concerning the fraud perpetrated against it by Forum Finance and its directors.
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MinterEllison is technically excellent, commercial and always focused on driving an exceptional client outcome.
The firm has extensive experience and provides practical advice in relation to insolvency and restructuring matters.
They're at the top of the tree when it comes to solving complex insolvency problems.
Provided by Chambers
Michael Hughes has great perspective and is very sage in his advice. He is experienced and his advice is very strong and considered.
Michael brings a lot of experience and his responsiveness is excellent. He's good at what he does.
Brendon is commercial, strategic, as well as an exceptional insolvency and restructuring legal adviser.
He is brilliant at highly complex issues.
Caitlin is pragmatic, responsive and a good operator.
Caitlin Murray is great to work with and all over the details.
Nick Anson has notable experience in distressed debt and insolvency litigation, advising clients in the energy, finance and entertainment sectors on insolvency disputes.
Nick is one of the smartest insolvency and restructuring lawyers I have dealt with. He is a great person to engage with on complex technical issues.
Nick Anson provides a very high level of service and considers all options.
Restructuring/Insolvency
Restructuring/Insolvency
Restructuring/Insolvency
Restructuring/Insolvency
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