Utilising its global reach, the restructuring and insolvency team at Jones Day is regularly instructed on international workout transactions and multi-jurisdictional reorganisation and bankruptcy proceedings. Praised for its ‘technical excellence with a commercial overlay’, the Sydney-based team has experience in handling refinancing, distressed and solvent corporate acquisitions and insolvency matters. Heading the team, Roger Dobson has experience in representing major banking syndicates, offshore funds holding substantial debt positions and companies experiencing financial distress. Katie Higgins is well versed in debt restructurings, workouts and insolvency-related matters. Maria Yiasemides is a well-regarded litigator and has experience handling corporate collapses and reorganisations. Kane J. Kersaitis is also a key member of the team. Lucas Wilk left the firm in May 2023.
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‘Very easy to work with. Technical excellence with a commercial overlay that is able to look forward strategically to help with framing the advice and assistance being sort.’
‘Roger Dobson - Within the top echelon of practitioners in the market. Katie Higgins - Technical excellence at the top of the market. Maria Yiasemides - Maria is committed to the best possible outcome and to seeing things through to get that outcome. Kane Kersaitis - Exceptional client commitment. Kane tries to play through all scenarios and work with us to consider them.’
‘Roger Dobson is an excellent lawyer who possesses those unique attributes of being whip smart, yet down to earth, commercial and client focused. We have worked with Roger on complex litigation which involved a number of domestic and international internal stakeholders. Roger's ability to distil complicated legal concepts and processes in a clear, concise and calm manner is very much appreciated.'
‘Jones Day has a very connected global practice and deep specialty in restructuring and insolvency, with great depth of talent locally. Very good strategic insight - which can make the world of difference.’
‘Roger Dobson is an industry great, and highly respected. Always a source of wise counsel and insight - thoughtful and balanced. Katie Higgins is a rising star. Incredibly hard working, totally across the issues and a great communicator.'
Key clients
- KordaMentha
- Wexted Advisors
- FTI Consulting
- McGrathNicol
Work highlights
- Acts for Richard Tucker of KordaMentha in his capacity as former Scheme Administrator of Tiger Resources in proceedings in the Court of Appeal of the Supreme Court of Western Australia.
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