The team at Herbert Smith Freehills advises on a range of domestic and cross-border restructurings and distressed situations. Its clients stem from an array of sectors, including finance, mining, transport, energy, TMT and real estate. The Sydney-based team is headed by Paul Apáthy and benefits from his significant experience assisting clients in distressed situations. Mark Clifton is also a key member of the team; he draws on more than 25 years of experience advising stakeholders in restructuring and insolvency matters, including administrators, liquidators and secured and unsecured lenders.

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Key clients

  • Allegro Funds Management
  • Bain Capital Credit (Australia)
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Work highlights

  • Acted for AWE Perth as creditor in the administration of Clough, and counterparty to a very significant contract.
  • Advised SRG Global on the successful completion of its acquisition of WBHO Infrastructure out of voluntary administration.
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