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Joseph Scarcella

Joseph Scarcella

Asia-Pacific 2026

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Provided by Johnson Winter Slattery

Asia-Pacific

Practice Areas

- Restructuring & Insolvency

- Dispute Resolution

- Finance

Career

With a deep understanding of the restructuring and insolvency landscape, Joseph is one of Australia’s preeminent restructuring and insolvency lawyers.

Joseph provides comprehensive advice and expert representation through the entire lifecycle of insolvency mandates.

His sharp focus on complex corporate restructurings, formal insolvency appointments, safe harbour advice, and all aspects of insolvency-related litigation has seen him instructed in respect of almost every major corporate insolvency in Australia.

Joseph is the practice group head of Johnson Winter Slattery’s Restructuring & Insolvency practice and his leadership has seen the team win some of the most important restructuring and insolvency mandates in the market.

His experience spans a wide range of industries including agriculture, finance, insurance, construction, biotech, mining, manufacturing, technology and retail.

Joseph is called upon to advise and represent insolvency practitioners, creditors, owners, directors and other stakeholders in navigating distressed situations. Clients particularly value his expertise and tenacity in litigious circumstances.

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

Chambers Review

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Chambers Asia & Pacific

Restructuring/Insolvency - Australia

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial

Joseph Scarcella is based in Sydney and acts on a comprehensive range of insolvency-related mandates, including administrations, enforcements, restructurings and workouts, enjoying a particularly high-profile for his work in the contentious sphere.

Strengths

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  • Joseph Scarcella is an incredible man. He is responsive at all hours. He is like the Terminator.

    Restructuring/InsolvencyChambers Asia & Pacific
  • He is an exceptional partner.

    Restructuring/InsolvencyChambers Asia & Pacific
  • Joseph Scarcella is one of my favourite lawyers in the restructuring and insolvency space. His advice is spot on.

    Restructuring/InsolvencyChambers Asia & Pacific

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