David Proudman

David is a leading insolvency lawyer specialising in workouts, recovery and reconstructions.

David has practised in the insolvency space almost exclusively for over 30 years.

David was a member of the legal committee of the Corporate and Markets Advisory Committee (until disbanded in 2014), a member of the consultative group advising the Attorney General on Personal Property Security Reforms (and prior to that the Insolvency Law Advisory Group established by the Commonwealth Treasury Department addressing the significant reforms of 2007), and past National and State Chair of the Insolvency & Reconstruction Committee (of the Law Council of Australia).

His expertise covers all elements of insolvency and reconstruction related work, including:

• representing all types of insolvency appointees

• representing borrowers in all forms of commercial restructuring and financial workouts whether through voluntary administration (or other insolvency appointments), Part 5.1 Schemes, Members Voluntary Liquidation or informal arrangements

• representing financial institutions in contentious (or potentially contentious) matters against other financial institutions

• extensive dispute resolution experience in the insolvency industry

• closely working with insolvency practitioners, commercial advisors, private equity and funders to complete viable and sustainable restructures or maximise opportunities for recoveries (as the case may be).

For additional information on David’s professional background and work highlights, please visit: https://jws.com.au/our-people/david-proudman/.