McCullough Robertson has particular expertise in cross-border insolvency matters. The firm draws on diverse industry expertise, with clients operating in a range of industries, including natural resources, renewable energy, finance, pharmaceuticals and agribusiness. David O’Farrell leads the practice and focuses his practice on strategies for appropriate risk mitigation and value enhancement. Katrina Pagey is a key name for bank recoveries, non-lending disputes and equitable relief.
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‘Broad range of services and great depth within each specialisation.’
‘David O'Farrell - highly intelligent and gets to the right answer, in a commercial way.’
Key clients
- Elution Metals
- PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)
- McGrathNicol
- Hough Consolidated
- SurePact Holdings
Work highlights
- Acting for Hough Consolidated in its highly publicised $56m acquisition of Ellume, a COVID-19 rapid antigen test manufacturer.
- Acting for Surepact Holdings and its wholly owned subsidiary to restructure its affairs by implementing a safe harbour restructuring plan and subsequently the appointment of voluntary administrators.
- Advising liquidators of Global Merces Funds Management on complex issues about distribution of the funds of the schemes, including entitlement to receive payment for their remuneration.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
David O’Farrell