Led by restructuring and insolvency specialist Roger Dobson, the team at Jones Day regularly advises asset controllers, scheme administrators, energy companies, and majority shareholders in relation to restructuring work. Transactions, alleged fraud investigations, and funding arrangements are among the teams key strengths. Katie Higgins left the firm in October 2024.
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Key clients
- KordaMentha
- Wexted Advisors
- FTI Consulting
- McGrathNicol
- A-Cap Energy
Work highlights
- Advised two controller clients of KordaMentha in their capacity as controllers of the assets of Allegiance Coal Limited.
- Advised KordaMentha on proceedings in the Court of Appeal of the Supreme Court of Western Australia.
- Advised A-Cap Energy Limited in its merger with ASX-listed Lotus Resources Limited via schemes of arrangement pursuant to Part 5.1 of the Corporations Act.
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Roger Dobson