Allens advises across the full spectrum of restructuring and insolvency, including corporate workouts, distressed debt strategies, formal appointments, asset sales, cross-border recognition and insolvency litigation. The team regularly supports both distressed entities and investors, offering strategic advice on safe harbour, schemes and enforcement scenarios. Matthew Whittle combines restructuring and disputes expertise to advise on complex workouts and high-stakes litigation. Alf Pappalardo has broad experience across insolvency processes, including receiverships and administrations. Chris Prestwich and Kirsty Prinsloo advise on restructurings, investigations and commercial disputes across sectors, including banking and infrastructure. Tania Cini advises on complex restructurings and regulatory matters, with a particular focus on significant disputes. Gavin Rakoczy joined the Sydney practice in May 2025.

Arnold Bloch Leibler is recognised for its expertise in complex restructurings, administrations, and debt matters, with a client base that spans healthcare, steel, and aviation. The firm regularly advises on both solvent and insolvent restructures, including board-level and shareholder engagements. The team is led by Leon Zwier in Melbourne, who advises corporations, shareholders and government bodies on high-stakes restructuring and insolvency issues. Genevieve Sexton has a strong focus on restructuring and work-out transactions, advising a range of stakeholders, including lenders and insolvency professionals. Elyse Hilton combines expertise in restructuring with commercial litigation, contributing to the firm’s capability in both advisory and contentious matters.

Ashurst is noted for its expertise in insolvency, turnaround strategies, restructuring and distressed investments, advising on both domestic and cross-border matters. The team is led by James Marshall, who is well-versed in restructuring. Ross McClymont advises on restructures and formal insolvency appointments, while Camilla Clemente has particular expertise in creditors’ schemes and complex banking mandates. Emanuel Poulos focuses on distressed property and insolvency litigation. Bernie Walrut advises on transactional restructures and special situations, particularly for alternative investors. Alinta Kemeny adds international depth to the team with experience in complex cross-border restructurings.

With a presence across a wide range of industries, Clayton Utz supports clients in sectors such as financial services, hospitality, natural resources, energy transition, manufacturing and agriculture. The team advises on financial and operational restructurings, as well as contentious insolvency and litigation matters. Katie Higgins, who joined the firm in January 2025, advises financial institutions, funds, companies and insolvency practitioners on complex restructuring and distressed investing. Maria O’Brien focuses on restructuring and insolvency, regularly acting for distressed and insolvent companies. Nick Poole brings expertise in distressed asset financing, corporate restructuring and M&A transactions involving both distressed and performing assets. Cameron Belyea contributes specialist knowledge in tax and capital restructures, particularly across the energy and agribusiness sectors.

Well regarded for its work in private credit markets, Corrs Chambers Westgarth frequently advises on restructuring distressed debt, debt acquisitions and complex restructuring transactions. Cameron Cheetham leads the practice and advises investors, creditors and other stakeholders on restructuring transactions and distressed lending situations. Michael Catchpoole focuses on contentious restructurings and corporate reorganisations, often involving high-value disputes. With a focus on security enforcement and insolvent estates, Michelle Gordon has significant experience in insolvency litigation, including cases involving fraud and deceptive conduct. The team balances transactional and contentious capabilities across the restructuring and insolvency landscape.

Gilbert + Tobin is frequently instructed on complex commercial matters involving government ownership, voluntary administrations and funding negotiations. The restructuring and insolvency team is co-led by Peter Bowden, a front-end restructuring expert advising on liability management, workouts and distressed debt mandates. Fellow co-lead Orla McCoy acts for corporates, creditors, funds, insolvency practitioners and the government on a wide range of restructuring and external administration matters, including safe harbour, enforcement and cross-border insolvency. Anna Schwartz advises across debtor and creditor-side mandates, including distressed M&A and both formal and informal restructurings. Mikhail Glavac plays a key role in the team, advising on complex workouts and high-profile debt restructures.

King & Wood Mallesons advises on a broad range of restructuring and insolvency matters, including creditors’ schemes, construction-sector insolvencies, waste-to-energy projects and complex cross-border restructurings. Tim Klineberg leads the team and is known for advising creditors, debtors and stakeholders on high-value restructuring and insolvency issues. Tony Troiani focuses on insolvency-related disputes, particularly those involving technical insolvency law and directors’ duties. Samantha Kinsey specialises in debt acquisition, regulatory investigations and strategic dispute resolution in distressed contexts. Sam Dundas is widely regarded as a trusted adviser to insolvency practitioners, acting on both contentious and non-contentious matters across a range of restructuring scenarios.

Minter Ellison advises on a wide range of restructuring and insolvency matters, including cross-border insolvency, bankruptcy, creditor claims and distressed debt trading. The firm regularly acts for trading banks, private equity firms and alternative credit providers. Michael Hughes advises companies, directors and creditors on corporate distress, while Caitlin Murray focuses on restructuring, insolvency and litigation, acting for leading financial institutions on workouts and recovery matters. Brendon Watkins assists major banks in insolvency matters, and Catherine Macrae acts for a broad mix of stakeholders across industries such as agriculture, mining, retail and construction. Nick Anson brings deep experience in contentious restructurings, distressed capital structures and litigation involving secured and unsecured creditors.

With a broad commercial focus, Norton Rose Fulbright supports clients across the full spectrum of restructuring and insolvency matters, including workouts, receiverships, voluntary administrations, complex restructurings, special situations, lending and insolvency litigation. Alex Mufford advises major domestic banks on restructuring debt facilities, while Scott Atkins acts for leading lenders, practitioners and government bodies on sensitive and high-stakes bankruptcy matters. Steven Palmer has experience advising on both contentious and non-contentious issues. Natasha Toholka is known for her work in finance litigation, regulatory investigations and insolvency, often in high-profile matters.

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP advises on a broad spectrum of restructuring and insolvency matters, including liquidity planning and receivership support in the commercial real estate sector. Team head Paul Apáthy assists domestic banking clients with documentation reviews and general insolvency issues. Advising on due diligence and securities matters, Mark Clifton has particular experience in corporate restructuring within the life sciences sector. Anika Sadler combines a general commercial practice with expertise in insolvency law and regularly represents banks, secured lenders and insolvency practitioners in both advisory and transactional contexts.

Johnson Winter Slattery advises insolvency practitioners, financial institutions, corporate borrowers and regulators on complex matters across both advisory and contentious contexts. With particular experience acting for global accounting firms and local liquidators in regulatory investigations, Joseph Scarcella specialises in administrations, security enforcement, restructuring strategies and litigation. Emily Barrett is experienced in all aspects of external administrations, deeds of company arrangement, receiverships and major corporate collapses. Ben Renfrey acts for insolvency practitioners across formal appointments and for corporates pursuing restructuring solutions. Peter Smith is a senior litigator in contentious insolvency, leading significant disputes linked to corporate distress, enforcement and commercial issues.

Baker McKenzie advises on restructuring, cross-border insolvency, recognition and recovery matters. Led by Peter Lucarelli, the team acts for multinational corporations, ASX-listed entities, financial institutions and insolvency practitioners. Ian Innes brings extensive insolvency, litigation and dispute resolution experience for both private and public sector clients. Mark Chapple represents major Australian and international clients in complex disputes involving directors’ duties, contested takeovers, auditors’ liability, fraud, asset tracing, and high-value commercial and financial issues. Gavin Rakoczy left the firm in May 2025.

Clifford Chance frequently advises on complex restructuring and insolvency matters, with experience spanning professional indemnity, insurance claims, distressed M&A, and liquidations. The team is co-led by Mark Gillgren and Nikki Smythe. Smythe focuses on financing, debt restructuring, and insolvency transactions for major financial institutions. Gillgren offers specialist expertise across sectors including mining, oil and gas, and trade finance. James Hewer brings extensive experience in both contentious and non-contentious restructuring, insolvency, and special situation mandates.

Dentons is recognised for advising domestic clients on corporate insolvency, real estate portfolio management and commercial leasing disputes. The Sydney-based team is led by Tim Sherrard and covers distressed situations in a broad range of sectors, from energy and mining to agriculture and manufacturing. Justin Bates specialises in insolvency, property enforcement and reconstruction matters, while David McIntosh advises on all aspects of corporate insolvency and financial restructuring. Kon Tsiakis left the practice in June 2025.

Gadens Lawyers advises financiers, insolvency practitioners and corporates across sectors including mining and property. Acting on high-profile restructurings for ASX-listed and unlisted groups, James Roland specialises in workouts, external administrations and safe harbour advice. Robert Hinton advises banks, administrators, liquidators, receivers, creditors and directors. Clementine Woodhouse has experience spanning restructuring, insolvency and financial services litigation. The team is further supported by David O’Farrell, Scott Couper and Guy Edgecombe.

Hall & Wilcox team is adept at advising on bankruptcy, corporate recovery, debt moratoriums and security enforcement. The team acts for clients across sectors including consulting and banking. Scott Butler focuses on distressed turnarounds and restructures, working closely with company directors. Mark Petrucco specialises in corporate collapses and insolvency disputes. Adrian Lasky adds experience in portfolio recovery claims, while Katherine Payne advises on construction-related insolvency disputes. The group was further strengthened by the arrival of Scott Harris in April 2025.

Clients turn to Ironbridge Legal for support in contentious restructuring and insolvency matters, particularly where regulatory investigations and debt disputes are involved. The team advises on ASIC and ATO inquiries as well as the full range of formal insolvency procedures. Leading the practice from Sydney, Trevor Withane is experienced in handling complex and high-stakes disputes. He is supported by Patrick Gallego, who works across restructuring issues and litigation. Radith Khan is experienced advising international clients on cross border matters.

Jones Day is frequently engaged by asset controllers, scheme administrators, energy companies and majority shareholders on restructuring matters. The team advises on transactions, funding arrangements and fraud-related investigations. Roger Dobson leads the practice, with Maria Yiasemides bringing expertise in complex insolvency litigation. Kathryn Sutherland-Smith focuses on contentious insolvency and has acted for both debtors and creditors in out-of-court restructurings, distressed M&A, capital markets transactions and refinancing matters.

K&L Gates is active in liquidations, administrations and finance-related disputes, often representing creditors in the mining sector. Jason Opperman heads the team. Stephen Hume advises financiers on restructures, workouts, securities enforcement and banking litigation. Andrew Chambers handles insolvency and commercial disputes, while Alex Smith supports clients across real estate, mining, retail and construction. Nicole Ward advises insolvency practitioners and directors on corporate insolvency and bankruptcy matters, including complex transactions and examinations.

Mills Oakley is recognised for its work on distressed matters, including deed administrations, private transactions, liquidations and broader insolvency issues. Stuart Lewin advises lenders, insolvency practitioners, creditors, government departments and directors on formal insolvency processes. Ariel Borland focuses on receiverships, voluntary administrations and liquidations, advising a wide range of stakeholders. Nirupa Manoharan specialises in both advisory and contentious insolvency matters, with additional expertise in debt recovery, securities law and complex financial disputes.

White & Case is instructed on significant domestic and cross-border mandates, advising on workouts, cross-border insolvencies and debt recovery. Practice head Timothy Sackar is experienced acting for debtors, creditors, sponsors, bondholders and directors on complex matters spanning Australia, Asia and the UK. Jillian McAleese focuses on distressed investment, debt trading, security analysis and formal insolvency processes, while Ashleigh Tang advises on major restructuring transactions using both consensual and statutory processes.

Colin Biggers & Paisley’s restructuring and insolvency team advises directors, corporations and practitioners on creditors’ rights, voluntary administration, liquidation and recovery strategies. Scott Hedge leads the group, with experience across both contentious and advisory matters. Stuart McKenzie acts for insolvency practitioners, directors and banks on restructures and securities enforcement. Ece Mustafa-Ay brings litigation expertise, advising lenders, businesses and individuals in financial distress across state and federal jurisdictions.

DLA Piper advises on distressed debt, private credit and restructuring matters. The team is co-led by Naomi Moore and Lionel Meehan. Moore focuses on distressed debt and private credit, acting for investment funds, creditors’ committees, insolvency officeholders and debtors in complex restructurings. Meehan has experience across restructuring, workouts and formal insolvency administrations. Amy Nolan adds further strength to the practice, working on multi-party restructuring solutions and related commercial litigation.

Hamilton Locke advises on the full spectrum of restructuring and insolvency matters, with particular experience in corporate distress contexts. The practice is led by Nicholas Edwards. Zina Edwards acts for credit funds, asset managers and special situations funds on distressed debt and restructuring transactions, as well as on portfolio sales in Australia and Asia. Mark Schneider advises insolvency practitioners, financial institutions, private equity, corporates, directors and shareholders on restructuring issues.

Maddocks act on both contentious and advisory matters, including asset sales, security enforcement, voluntary administrations and liquidations. Marelda Hibberd leads the practice, working with insolvency practitioners, lenders and directors on external administrations and court proceedings. Danielle Funston focuses on debt restructuring, recoveries and corporate workouts, while Sam Kingston and David Newman provide additional support on complex mandates, enhancing the team’s ability to manage high-profile matters.

Piper Alderman has extensive experience in bankruptcy and insolvency matters. The practice is led by Michael Lhuede, who specialises in corporate and personal insolvencies. Stephen Kyrou acts for practitioners, directors, creditors and bankrupts.

A&O Shearman acts for alternative asset managers, lenders and creditors, with experience spanning contentious and non-contentious matters. Litigation is a particular focus, with David Walter leading the team on cross-border insolvency protection cases. Heather Sandell is experienced in advising on formal corporate insolvencies and restructurings, and regularly works with insolvency practitioners, directors, secured and unsecured creditors, and shareholders.

Lavan’s Perth-based restructuring and insolvency practice acts for financial institutions, capital providers, insolvency practitioners, directors and creditors. The team is led by Joe Abberton, who advises on restructuring strategy, distressed debt and insolvency processes. Key practitioners include Millie Richmond-Scott, with experience in complex disputes, and Mark Hyde, who specialises in reconstruction and commercial litigation.

Clients in the mining, property, infrastructure and retail sectors turn to McCullough Robertson for advice on financing arrangements, financial due diligence and restructuring matters. The practice is led by Chris Barr, who is recognised for his expertise in corporate insolvency and restructuring transactions. He works alongside Ged Kane, whose experience further supports the team’s capability in handling complex restructuring issues.

Pinsent Masons LLP handles refinancing, crisis management, formal appointments and disputes arising from insolvency processes. Leading the practice, Hannah Griffiths offers restructuring, recapitalisation and contentious insolvency advice. Phoebe Martin adds expertise in insolvency matters within the construction, manufacturing and insurance sectors. Arvand Ghazizadeh  and Jemimah George support insolvency practitioners in litigation.

Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP advises foreign banks, private equity firms and insolvency practitioners on restructuring and insolvency issues. The practice is co-led by Beau Deleuil, who focuses on unconventional restructuring and risk management strategies, including advising global private equity sponsors and nominee directors on distressed portfolio companies, and Elan Sasson, who specialises in contentious litigation and back-end investigations.

Thomson Geer has notable strength in insolvency issues, including receiverships, fraud investigations and securities enforcement. Scott Guthrie leads on insolvency and restructuring matters, drawing on extensive experience in both contentious and advisory matters. Michael Barrett and Nick Curran are central to the firm’s offering in this area, with experience in distressed acquisitions and securities enforcement. The team has recently been bolstered by the arrival of Eden Bird, who joined from King & Wood Mallesons in 2025.