Restructuring/Insolvency - Australia
What the team is known for
Colin Biggers & Paisley advises a varied clientele comprising directors, corporations, investors and restructuring professionals. The team handles a broad range of insolvency issues, including administrations, liquidations and complex litigation in the property, construction and investment management sectors. The team is frequently instructed by appointees with regard to formal insolvency proceedings. McGrathNicol, Scentre Group and Hayes Advisory are among the firm's key clients.
Strengths
"They are impressive and have good capacity."
Work highlights
Colin Biggers & Paisley acted for Scentre Design & Construction in proceedings brought by the liquidators of the Hastie Group over liabilities.
Notable practitioners
Scott Hedge is a respected Sydney-based practitioner who regularly represents administrators, liquidators, receivers and distressed companies in a comprehensive range of restructuring and insolvency issues, notably including contentious mandates. "He's fantastic in a crisis. He is very good at protecting our interests from risk and litigation."
