Minter Ellison‘s restructuring and insolvency team is well known for its abilities in representing various international liquidators in significant litigations. Experienced insolvency practitioner Michael Hughes spearheads the team, while ’emerging star in the industry’, Catherine Macrae leads on major voluntary administration cases and collapses in the construction and real estate industries. Nick Anson assists with representing consumer goods clients in attempted turn arounds, while Brendon Watkins leads on advising administrator clients on cross-border insolvency matters and repurchases. Caitlin Murray is a key contact for financial institutions seeking advice on both secured and unsecured recoveries.
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Testimonials
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‘My experience with this team at Minters is that they are incredibly practical and responsive. Their advice was always pragmatic, bearing in mind the situation we were facing, while also being spot on from a legal perspective. Despite the stress involved for all parties, the Minters team remained a pleasure to deal with throughout. ’
‘I worked predominantly with Catherine Macrae and cannot speak highly enough of the support that she provided. She was a pleasure to work with.’
‘Minter Ellison is a well respect full service legal firm with a particularly talented insolvency and restructuring team in Melbourne and Sydney.'
‘Brendon Watkins is a tenacious legal advocate with a strong technical mind. He is a passionate advocate for his clients and has a wealth of insolvency and restructuring experience that he has built up over many years.'
- 'Catherine Macrae is an emerging star in the industry. Highly regarded by the lenders and insolvency practitioners she is increasing sort after for her advice and advocacy.’
‘The Minters' restructuring and insolvency team is known as one of the preeminent teams in the Melbourne market. The partners are known for high quality work and significant experience in complex matters. The team collaborates with other capabilities within Minters to bring a full service offering to its clients. They have excellent communication skills and we enjoy working with them.’
‘Catherine Macrae has excellent technical capabilities, strong commercial lens, excellent communication skills, client-focussed mindset.’
Key clients
- BTA Institutional Services Australia Limited
- Westpac Banking Corporation
- KPMG
- Deloitte
- BWX Limited and buyer
- NAB
- Ernst & Young
- McGrathNicol
- Channel Finance
- Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action
- Victorian Management Insurance Authority
- Director and majority shareholder of Hendry Group
- Ted Baker
- Senec Australia
- Commonwealth of Australia
- BDO
- Lendlease Communities
- Korda Mentha
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Caitlin Murray
Minter EllisonCatherine Macrae
Minter EllisonPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Michael Hughes