Restructuring/Insolvency
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Australia
Band 6
Chambers Review
Lavan's experienced team offers expertise in various insolvency-related matters in Western Australia. The firm acts for appointees, company directors, creditors and other market participants on restructurings. Its team is able to assist clients with insolvency disputes as well as non-contentious issues, and particularly experienced in the handling of matters linked to the resources sector. Its key clients include Austroid Corporation, KPMG and Jinji Resources Finance.
Work Highlights
- Lavan acted for Clanay on its acquisition of Waikiki Private Hospital pursuant to the terms of a deed of company arrangement.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Turnaround times are uniformly quick and advice starts with the commercial objective and moves to the legal tools available rather than letting the legal tools dictate the range of available outcomes."
"They were really good at letting us know the lie of the land in Perth and fantastic at reporting progress. They were extremely pragmatic and commercial."
"Turnaround times are uniformly quick and advice starts with the commercial objective and moves to the legal tools available rather than letting the legal tools dictate the range of available outcomes."
"They were really good at letting us know the lie of the land in Perth and fantastic at reporting progress. They were extremely pragmatic and commercial."
Notable Practitioners
Joe Abberton is well reputed in the Perth market for a range of restructuring and insolvency work. He advises investors, creditors and insolvency practitioners across transactions, debt restructuring and recovery as well as administrations and liquidations.
"Joe is tenacious and tactical, with a strong knowledge of insolvency. He is extremely responsive, thinking of the best way to find the best outcome for clients. He never gives up."