Ranking tables
Asia-Pacific Australia Restructuring/Insolvency: The Bar
Rankings overview for Silks (KC)
Band 1
John Sheahan KC Banco Chambers13 Years Ranked
Paul McQuade KC Level Twenty Seven Chambers7 Years Ranked
Robert Newlinds SC Banco Chambers9 Years Ranked
Shane Doyle KC Level Twenty Seven Chambers10 Years Ranked- Ian Jackman SC
- Noel Hutley SC
- Philip Crutchfield KC
Band 2
Adam Bell SC New Chambers4 Years Ranked
David R. Sulan SC Banco Chambers6 Years Ranked
Hamish Austin KC List G Barristers5 Years Ranked
Ruth Higgins SC Banco Chambers13 Years Ranked
Stewart J Maiden KC List G Barristers6 Years Ranked
Vanessa Whittaker SC Banco Chambers3 Years Ranked- Justin Williams SC
- Michael Izzo SC
- Oren Bigos KC
- Peter Fary SC
New Silks
- Carl Möller SC
Band 2
- Raini Zambelli
All Silks (KC) profiles
Band 1
1 John Sheahan KC
Banco Chambers | Restructuring/Insolvency: The Bar2023 | Band 1 | 13 Years RankedJohn Sheahan KC is widely praised for his handling of high-risk commercial matters in general, and also for restructuring and insolvency mandates specifically. He is regularly recognised for his excellent advocacy skills and is considered to be as impressive in the boardroom as in court.Key sectorsEnergy and Utilities|Financial Services|Property, Construction and Infrastructure|Resources and Mining|Retail and Consumer1 Paul McQuade KC
Level Twenty Seven Chambers | Restructuring/Insolvency: The Bar2023 | Band 1 | 7 Years RankedPaul McQuade KC has practised in insolvency law for over 30 years, prior to which he was a chartered accountant for five years, and operates across the full spectrum of corporate and personal insolvency concerns.Key sectorsBusiness and Professional Services|Financial Investors|Financial Services1 Robert Newlinds SCBanco Chambers | Restructuring/Insolvency: The Bar2023 | Band 1 | 9 Years RankedRobert Newlinds SC maintains a varied practice in which restructuring and insolvency issues feature particularly prominently, but which also embraces high-profile commercial disputes and class actions.1 Shane Doyle KCLevel Twenty Seven Chambers | Restructuring/Insolvency: The Bar2023 | Band 1 | 10 Years Ranked"He is simply one of Australia's best handful of commercial and construction silks. His advocacy is so careful and effective - it's tailored to the case and the judge. I've not seen anyone have a greater effect in a courtroom than him. He has the ability to leave aside arguments and focus on the winning one so persuasively that everyone, including the judge, ends up agreeing with him."Key sectorsBusiness and Professional Services|Energy and Utilities|Insurance|Property, Construction and Infrastructure|Resources and Mining- Noel Hutley SCFifth Floor St James' Hall Chambers | Restructuring/Insolvency: The Bar2023 | Band 1
Band 2
2 Adam Bell SCNew Chambers | Restructuring/Insolvency: The Bar2023 | Band 2 | 4 Years RankedAdam Bell SC maintains a broad commercial practice within which restructuring and insolvency issues feature significantly, and acts extensively on behalf of both liquidators and receivers.2 David R. Sulan SCBanco Chambers | Restructuring/Insolvency: The Bar2023 | Band 2 | 6 Years RankedDavid Sulan SC is active across a broad commercial spectrum, appearing particularly frequently in insolvency-related cases or those involving allegations of various forms of financial misconduct.Key sectorsFinancial Investors|Financial Services|Insurance|Property, Construction and Infrastructure2 Hamish Austin KC
List G Barristers | Restructuring/Insolvency: The Bar2023 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedHamish Austin KC operates a versatile practice in which insolvency and transport issues - particularly shipping - feature especially prominently.2 Ruth Higgins SCBanco Chambers | Restructuring/Insolvency: The Bar2023 | Band 2 | 13 Years RankedRuth Higgins SC is widely acknowledged for complex commercial matters, in addition to being long established as a barrister of choice in the competition sphere. In addition, she is known for her prominence in the insolvency field and her appearances in major inquiries and class actions.2 Stewart J Maiden KCList G Barristers | Restructuring/Insolvency: The Bar2023 | Band 2 | 6 Years RankedStewart Maiden KC is acknowledged by interviewees to be one of the silks most likely to be encountered on significant insolvency matters, but also one who is particularly noted for his expertise on international insolvency issues.2 Vanessa Whittaker SCBanco Chambers | Restructuring/Insolvency: The Bar2023 | Band 2 | 3 Years Ranked"What makes her different is that she is very creative in resolving problems. She just sees things from a different point of view and often comes up with elegant legal solutions to problems. She's also a resilient, capable advocate who is persuasive but unrelenting."