Restructuring/Insolvency
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Australia
Band 2
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+61 2 9921 8888Chambers Review
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.
Work Highlights
- MinterEllison acted for Deloitte in its capacity as provisional liquidators and subsequent liquidators appointed to the Plutus Group.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"MinterEllison displayed a rapid and strong grasp of the issues and provided clear advice on the pathway forward."
"I think they are all fantastic lawyers who know their stuff and know what needs to happen."
"This team is highly experienced and brings the right people to the table at the right time."
"MinterEllison displayed a rapid and strong grasp of the issues and provided clear advice on the pathway forward."
"I think they are all fantastic lawyers who know their stuff and know what needs to happen."
"This team is highly experienced and brings the right people to the table at the right time."
Notable Practitioners
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.
"Brendon is a market leading, outstanding lawyer."
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.
"His strengths are just his experience and clear understanding of what our position was and ability to steer the matter for us."
"He is very detailed technically and an incredibly considered lawyer."
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.