The restructuring and insolvency practice at Piper Alderman is praised for its ‘depth of knowledge, attention to detail and understanding of the strategies that may be employed by opponents’. The team has been handling matters from a broad range of industries and geographies, including high-profile crypto-currency collapses, the administration of a gold miner and the navigation of bankruptcy trustees. Melbourne-based partner Michael Lhuede heads the practice and regularly appears before the courts in a range of contentious matters. Based in Adelaide, Mike Hayes has insolvency experience across of range of industries, including hospitality, manufacturing, pharmaceutical and retail. Mark Doble joined the team in October 2022.
Testimonials
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‘The practice has a breadth of expertise across a range of services. Staff and partners are proactive and responsive.’
‘The partners are knowledgeable and proactive. They have a wealth of experience and are commercial in their approach. Cheryl Weston is a good example as she has great experience in insolvency and corporate restructuring. Her friendly approach puts clients at ease and her commercial approach ensures clients receive advice that maximizes their position. ’
‘Highly experienced and knowledgeable in the area of practice; extensive network of contacts both interstate and overseas, providing great assistance to clients requiring legal services in geographically distant locations; wide areas of practice within the firm, allowing "one-stop shop" facilities where expertise is required in overlapping areas of the law.’
‘Mike Hayes & Antony Disciscio: both extremely knowledgeable in insolvency law and practice, both very approachable and willing to provide initial advice at no cost, both prepared to "go the extra mile" to assist the client and achieve a good result, also both very nice people with good values outside of the professional environment.’
‘Trust, effectiveness, competitive fees, knowledgeable and commercial.’
‘A diverse, close-knit team of extremely good lawyers always concerned for their clients' needs and the best service possible.’
‘Cheryl Weston is a stand out partner for her professionalism, prompt attention to a matter, ability to meet deadlines on time, attention to clients' needs, value for fees paid and willingness to listen to and respect the client.’
‘The practitioners at Piper Alderman are specialists in the field of insolvency with deep knowledge of the law and provide practical advice. It is clear that they work in a collaborative manner.’
Key clients
- Attorney General’s Department
- BRI Ferrier
- Chifley Advisory
- Dye & Co
- Grant Thornton
- Hall Chadwick
- Integra Advisory
- John Canavan
- KordaMentha
- Nicola Garrett & Samuel Renauf
- O’Brien Palmer
- SV Partners
- Westburn Advisory
- Vince & Associates
Work highlights
- Acting for the administrators of FTX Express and FTX Australia, both part of the FTX Group.
- Acting for the administrators appointed to Balmaine Gold by providing all insolvency, corporate, commercial and environmental law advice arising out of the appointment and the ongoing operation of the mine.
- Advised the administrators of Digital Surge (DS) in connection with the administration of DS.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Michael Lhuede