Restructuring/Insolvency
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Australia
Band 2
Contact number
+61 2 9947 6000Chambers Review
Norton Rose Fulbright offers a great depth of expertise in corporate restructures, turnarounds and insolvencies, and strong cross-border capabilities. The firm is also noted for its ability to assist on contentious insolvency matters. The team acts on high-profile corporate collapses and restructurings for global corporations, supported by expertise in distressed debt sales and refinancing. Norton Rose is regularly instructed by banks, non-bank lenders and insolvency practitioners, and frequently acts for clients in the mining, retail and financial services sectors. Its key clients include Asian Development Bank, General Motors and KordaMentha.
Work Highlights
- Norton Rose Fulbright were appointed by the Asian Development Bank to advise the Government of Bhutan on its insolvency reform.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They are highly pragmatic, highly commercial and always on time, and give top-tier advice."
"They're super responsive, helpful and empathetic when matters are complex."
"They are highly pragmatic, highly commercial and always on time, and give top-tier advice."
"They're super responsive, helpful and empathetic when matters are complex."
Notable Practitioners
Scott Atkins is a distinguished lawyer in the restructuring and insolvency space with extensive experience advising creditors and corporates in relation to distressed scenarios.
"He is very helpful, responsive and knowledgeable."
Steven Palmer maintains a highly esteemed, Melbourne-based practice advising creditors, borrowers and appointees on distressed situation, restructuring and formal insolvency-related mandates and winning particular praise for his pragmatism and strategic analysis.
"Steve Palmer is most impressive – a great leader, business partner and adviser."
David Goldman maintains a well-regarded, Sydney-based practice which combines notable expertise regarding contentious insolvency matters with extensive experience acting for clients on both formal and informal restructurings.