With geographic reach across Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and Brisbane, the restructuring and insolvency practice at Norton Rose Fulbright is commended for its ‘world-class knowledge and experience in insolvency law and practice’. Its strong insolvency litigation team covers a range of disputes and regularly appears in the Australian higher and federal courts. The team is led by Sydney-based partner Alex Mufford, benefiting from his experience handling large-scale restructurings. Steven Palmer is singled out for his ability to be ’very strategic and always focused on the best commercial outcome’. President of the International Insolvency Institute, John Martin draws on more that 30 years of experience and has significant expertise in cross-border insolvency. Scott Atkins is also a key member of the team, who ‘leads discussions around the world on the key policy issues and developments in insolvency law’.
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‘World-class knowledge and experience in insolvency law and practice.’
‘Scott Atkins is at the forefront of and leads discussions around the world on the key policy issues and developments in insolvency law.'
- 'Rod Bretag is a senior and experienced insolvency law practitioner with a fountain of knowledge and experience in the area. ’
‘Steven Palmer - one of the best insolvency lawyers I have ever come across. When he is acting for me in contentious matters, I feel calmer.’
‘The NRF team from a Melbourne perspective is led by Steven Palmer. Steve is a highly respected and talented legal advocate, particularly in relation to complex restructuring and distressed situations. A calm and clear mind that is very strategic and always focused on the best commercial outcome. He is supported by a first class team - that truly work as a team.’
‘Technical skills are excellent. More importantly, better than others when it comes to strategy.’
‘Steve Palmer and Lee Pascoe - both experts in their field, willing to listen, challenge views and be challenged in a professional and respectful way.’
Key clients
- Asian Development Bank
- Ernst & Young Australia
- PricewaterhouseCoopers Australia
- McConnell Dowell Constructors (Aust)
- General Motors Holdings
- General Motors Holden Australia NSC
- General Motors Holden Australia and New Zealand
- Cor Cordis
- Commonwealth Bank of Australia
- Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu
- Australia and New Zealand Banking Group
- Grant Thornton Australia Limited
- KPMG International Limited
- KordaMentha
- McGrathNicol
- National Australia Bank
- Bank of America
- Westpac Banking Group
- Bank of New York Mellon
- Kroll Australia
- FTI Consulting
Work highlights
- Advised the Government of Bhutan on insolvency reform in the remote Himalayan kingdom.
- Represented General Motors Holdings (GM) in relation to the decision made to exit Holden vehicles sales, engineering and design operations in the Australian and New Zealand markets.
- Advised Certes CT in its capacity as the security trustee in connection with the enforcement of Australian securities over Griffin Coal Mine.
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