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Asia-Pacific Australia Restructuring/Insolvency: The Bar

The focus is on the legal processes related to distressed businesses, which can either be reorganised or go into liquidation. The section also includes lawyers who advise on acquisition opportunities that arise out of distressed businesses. Lawyers in this chapter assist clients such as: corporate debtors, investors and asset purchasers; secured and unsecured creditors and creditors` committees, bondholders, insurers; directors of distressed companies and any other interested parties in corporate restructurings and insolvency proceedings. Restructuring/Insolvency sections cover both transactional and disputes matters.

All Silks (KC) profiles

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Band 1
  1. John Sheahan KC
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    John Sheahan KC
    Banco Chambers
    Banco Chambers | Restructuring/Insolvency: The Bar
    2023 | Band 1 | 13 Years Ranked
    John 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 sectors
    Energy and Utilities|Financial Services|Property, Construction and Infrastructure|Resources and Mining|Retail and Consumer
  2. Paul McQuade KC
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    Paul McQuade KC
    Level Twenty Seven Chambers
    Level Twenty Seven Chambers | Restructuring/Insolvency: The Bar
    2023 | Band 1 | 7 Years Ranked
    Paul 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 sectors
    Business and Professional Services|Financial Investors|Financial Services
  3. Robert Newlinds SC
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    Robert Newlinds SC
    Banco Chambers
    Banco Chambers | Restructuring/Insolvency: The Bar
    2023 | Band 1 | 9 Years Ranked
    Robert 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.
  4. Shane Doyle KC
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    Shane Doyle KC
    Level Twenty Seven Chambers
    Level Twenty Seven Chambers | Restructuring/Insolvency: The Bar
    2023 | 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 sectors
    Business and Professional Services|Energy and Utilities|Insurance|Property, Construction and Infrastructure|Resources and Mining
  5. Ian Jackman SC
    Eight Selborne | Restructuring/Insolvency: The Bar
    2023 | Band 1
  6. Noel Hutley SC
    Fifth Floor St James' Hall Chambers | Restructuring/Insolvency: The Bar
    2023 | Band 1
  7. Philip Crutchfield KC
    Dever's List | Restructuring/Insolvency: The Bar
    2023 | Band 1
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Band 2
  1. Adam Bell SC
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    Adam Bell SC
    New Chambers | Restructuring/Insolvency: The Bar
    2023 | Band 2 | 4 Years Ranked
    Adam 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 SC
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    David R. Sulan SC
    Banco Chambers
    Banco Chambers | Restructuring/Insolvency: The Bar
    2023 | Band 2 | 6 Years Ranked
    David 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 sectors
    Financial Investors|Financial Services|Insurance|Property, Construction and Infrastructure
  3. Hamish Austin KC
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    Hamish Austin KC
    List G Barristers
    List G Barristers | Restructuring/Insolvency: The Bar
    2023 | Band 2 | 5 Years Ranked
    Hamish Austin KC operates a versatile practice in which insolvency and transport issues - particularly shipping - feature especially prominently.
  4. Ruth Higgins SC
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    Ruth Higgins SC
    Banco Chambers
    Banco Chambers | Restructuring/Insolvency: The Bar
    2023 | Band 2 | 13 Years Ranked
    Ruth 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.
  5. Stewart J Maiden KC
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    Stewart J Maiden KC
    List G Barristers
    List G Barristers | Restructuring/Insolvency: The Bar
    2023 | Band 2 | 6 Years Ranked
    Stewart 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.
  6. Vanessa Whittaker SC
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    Vanessa Whittaker SC
    Banco Chambers
    Banco Chambers | Restructuring/Insolvency: The Bar
    2023 | 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."
  7. Justin Williams SC
    Eleven Wentworth | Restructuring/Insolvency: The Bar
    2023 | Band 2
  8. Michael Izzo SC
    Eleven Wentworth | Restructuring/Insolvency: The Bar
    2023 | Band 2
  9. Oren Bigos KC
    List A Barristers | Restructuring/Insolvency: The Bar
    2023 | Band 2
  10. Peter Fary SC
    Foley's List | Restructuring/Insolvency: The Bar
    2023 | Band 2
New Silks
  1. Carl Möller SC
    List A Barristers | Restructuring/Insolvency: The Bar
    2023 | New Silks