Thomson Geer
Thomson Geer stands out for its significant cross-border insolvency expertise and focus on the financial services sector. The firm is regularly seen assisting in some of Australia’s largest insolvency matters. Michael Barrett is a key name for commercial litigation and has particular expertise advising banks and other financial institutions. Neil Hannan is well versed in commercial dispute resolution and regularly appears before the Supreme and Federal Courts. Nora Minassian is active in contentious and contested security enforcement and loan recovery, including across the retail and commercial sectors.
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Testimonials
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‘Practical concise advice.’
‘Nora Minassian is a standout partner to work with. Nora displays considerable commercial acumen in advising clients, and is always conscious of client risk specific to the relevant industry.'
‘The Thomson Geer Restructuring and Insolvency Practice is probably the best resourced in the Adelaide market place. The leader, Michael O'Donnell, has vast experience and has developed a team around him of highly competent Senior Asociates and Associates. Michael also adopts a very commercial approach to endeavouring to settling litigation at the earliest possible time. If settlement is not possible he is up for the fight.’
‘Available at all times.’
‘Strong technical ability.’
‘Attention to detail, flexible, commercial and pragmatic.’
‘The team is diligent in their work, and remains cognisant of specific client needs and risks unique to the industry in which the client operates.’
Key clients
- Dye & Co
- Evolution Traffic Management
- Directors of Salt Lake Potash
- Balmaine Gold
Work highlights
- Advised the liquidators of the IPO Wealth Group of Companies on an unregistered managed investment scheme with a deficit of $80m.
- Assisted the directors of Evolution Traffic Management with the pre-administration planning, preparation and presentation of a restructuring proposal for consideration by creditors of the company.
- Advising the directors of Salt Lake Potash in relation to a proposed deed of company arrangement and creation of a creditors trust for Salt Lake Potash and six subsidiaries.