Firms in the spotlight: Ironbridge Legal
Ironbridge Legal is a highly respected, award-winning boutique firm specialising in commercial litigation and insolvency.
With a strong presence in both Sydney and Melbourne, Ironbridge Legal handles matters across all Australian states and territories and boasts extensive international experience.
Ironbridge Legal’s market-leading capabilities stem from the founding partner’s extensive experience. A former accountant and Magic Circle lawyer, Trevor Withane has handled complex cross-border disputes and transactions, advising leading international businesses in England, Germany, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Australia.
The team at Ironbridge Legal comprises lawyers admitted in England & Wales, Hong Kong, and Australia. Renowned for their professional expertise, they are dedicated to client care and achieving exceptional outcomes that surpass client expectations.
Ironbridge Legal has an outstanding track record acting for directors, high-net-worth individuals, financiers, corporates, and insolvency practitioners in some of Australia’s most high-profile matters.
Our Areas of Expertise:
Commercial Disputes: The Ironbridge Legal team specialises in resolving a wide range of commercial litigation matters, from breach of contract and shareholder disputes to private equity and financier disagreements. They are adept at handling complex, high-stakes cases involving commercial, corporate, or financial issues. The firm offers strategic advice, negotiates settlements, and represents clients in court across various industries, both domestically and internationally.
Fraud and Asset Tracing: Ironbridge Legal’s fraud practice encompasses both prevention and response. The firm’s lawyers have experience appearing before the UK Supreme Court in significant fraud matters and advise clients on asset tracing and recovery, preventative measures against fraud, and conduct thorough investigations when fraud is suspected. The firm is known for its swift action in obtaining asset freezing and search orders, where appropriate.
Regulatory Investigations: Specialising in regulatory investigations, Ironbridge Legal assists clients in navigating the complexities of compliance with various regulatory bodies, including ASIC, the ATO, and the ACCC. They offer guidance during investigations, help prepare responses to inquiries, and have a successful track record in representing clients during enforcement actions and negotiating settlements.
International Litigation: Ironbridge Legal’s litigation team handles cross-border disputes with expertise in several jurisdictions including England, Germany, Hong Kong and Singapore. They represent clients in international courts and arbitral tribunals, manage multi-jurisdictional cases, provide strategic advice on matters, and coordinate with international counsel.
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR): Ironbridge Legal strongly advocates for ADR methods such as mediation and arbitration. The team has extensive experience in mediation, assisting clients in resolving disputes outside traditional court settings, offering a more efficient, cost-effective, and confidential means of achieving resolution.
Insolvency & Restructuring: Ironbridge Legal provides expert guidance in insolvency and restructuring matters, assisting clients through challenging financial situations. Acting for businesses and insolvency practitioners, the firm’s expertise covers voluntary administration, liquidation processes, and restructuring strategies, ensuring a path to recovery or closure that minimises impact and maximises outcomes.
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