The ‘technically and strategically excellent’ restructuring and insolvency practice at Hall & Wilcox has a significant reach throughout Australia, with a presence in Melbourne, Sydney, Perth and Brisbane. The team is regularly instructed on informal restructurings under the protection of the safe harbour against insolvent trading, formal restructures though voluntary administration and deed of company arrangement. Leading from Sydney, Mark Petrucco draws on more than 26 years of experience. Scott Butler leads from the Brisbane office and is a key name for turnarounds and restructurings, while Wayne Kelcey leads from Melbourne. The ’very commercial and strategic‘ Hector West leads from Perth. Adrian Lasky is also a key contact.
Testimonials
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'Hall & Wilcox's Insolvency & Restructuring Team is one of Brisbane's leading restructuring practices with a team that has a demonstrated history of delivering solutions for complex insolvency problems.’
‘Hall & Wilcox's Brisbane team is led by Scott Butler and Ann Watson. Scott's experience and technical ability ensure he is focused on delivering workable real-world solutions that can be implemented. Scott ensures that all options are explored to deliver a balanced commercial outcome that is acceptable to all parties. Ann's experience allows her to bring legal expertise across the spectrum of distressed matters reflecting an ability to identify pragmatic solutions for lenders, creditors and company stakeholders.’
‘Very commercial advice, however they are technically and strategically excellent as well.’
‘Hector West - very commercial and also strategic in how he approaches issues.'
- 'Ebenezer Assibey-Bonsu - great communicator with great attention to detail ’
Key clients
- William Buck Australia
- PwC
- Korda Mentha
- McGrath Nicol
- Grant Thornton
- Cor Cordis
- BDO Australia
- Moore Australia (part of the Moore Global Group)
- BRI Ferrier
- FTI Consulting
- Nostra Homes
Work highlights
- Acting for PwC as liquidators of the Hastie Group in claims totalling $156m against 16 of Australia’s largest building groups.
- Advised Richstone Plumbing, a large commercial plumbing business, on the pre-planned restructure and sale of the business via voluntary administration and court approval.
- Advising Nostra Property Group on its agreement to acquire Porter Davis’s multiple dwelling business following the collapse of Porter David.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Mark Petrucco, Scott Butler, Wayne Kelcey, Hector West