Gadens Lawyers‘ restructuring and insolvency team advises liquidators, administrations in the mining sector, and private property developer group on a range of related contentious and non-contentious matters. Hailed by clients as ’one of the best banking and restructuring solicitors in Australia’, James Roland spearheads the team from Sydney, often representing clients in Supreme Court proceedings and stakeholder negotiations. Robert Hinton and Brisbane-based Scott Couper are also recommended, advising shareholders and liquidators respectively.
Testimonials
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‘James Roland is exceptional in navigating complex matters and obtaining results that are commercial, not extensive litigation.’
‘Substantial expertise but able to address matters in a commercial and practical manner. The practice is well connected and I feel that the respective practice areas communicate well with each other which is unique.'
Key clients
- Commonwealth Bank of Australia
- KPMG
Work highlights
- Advising Olvera Advisors, the liquidator of one of Australia's largest private security businesses, Sargent Security prior to it entering into external administration.
- Advising the Directors of the Atlas Group in relation to their duties and obligations arising out of a shareholder impasse relating to the sale of the international gaming business.