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Band 2

Restructuring/Insolvency

Australia

15 Years Ranked

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Provided by Peter Smith

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Practice Areas

- Restructuring & Insolvency

- Dispute Resolution

- Energy & Resources

Career

Peter is a commercial litigator who has specialised in complex commercial litigation and all aspects of corporate restructuring and contentious insolvency for over 30 years.

He is known for leading complex corporate litigation, including oppression actions, insolvency litigation, construction disputes, tax disputes, and for being a proponent of bespoke alternative dispute resolution. Peter is also a preeminent restructuring and insolvency lawyer, recognised for his strategic approach and good commercial mind. He regularly advises the leading insolvency practitioners in Australia, corporate debtors and creditors and other stakeholders of companies experiencing distress or insolvency.

For additional information on Peter’s professional background and work highlights, please visit: https://jws.com.au/our-people/peter-smith-bri/

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Restructuring/Insolvency - Australia

2
Band 2
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Peter Smith offers a wealth of experience in the insolvency space and is particularly well-known for his handling of litigation arising out of receiverships and liquidations, including the prosecution or defence of negligence actions against individual executives and accountants.

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