Restructuring and insolvency

“Known for its ‘good practitioners and technical expertise,’ clients say” Chambers & Partners 2011

The firm is enjoying a great run. We were looking for a team that is practical and makes good business sense and that is going to find a way to deal with complex legal issues. These guys have it” Chambers Global 2010, Canada

The restructuring team has a well-earned reputation through roles on complex restructuring and insolvency cases like Nortel and Canwest. The practice also has crossborder capabilities, an asset that has become absolutely vital in becoming a serious player in the world’s global financial market” IFLR1000 2010, Canada

“Norton Rose Australia provides a comprehensive and commercial approach and works closely with clients” Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2010/2011

The strength of our international recovery group lies in our cross departmental and international expertise. We are knowledgeable, experienced and always deliver commercial advice. We have considerable practical experience dealing with problems that arise when companies face financial difficulties in each of our particular market specialisation areas.

The international recovery group is comprised of acknowledged experts in restructuring, insolvency and insolvency litigation, but is also able to call upon the expertise of specialists in the fields of acquisition finance, aviation, banking, construction, corporate finance, employment, financial services, insurance, intellectual property and technology, Islamic finance, pensions, projects, property and tax. Our approach is to work closely with the relevant specialists and the team typically includes both restructuring partners and partners in the relevant area.

We are at the forefront of complex cross-border restructuring and insolvency work and have been involved in some of the most newsworthy transactions of this type.

Cross-departmental co-operation and global reach set us apart from a number of our market competitors. Our international recovery group is led by highly experienced partners and has insolvency and restructuring capability throughout our international network of international offices in Europe, Asia Pacific, Canada, Africa and the Middle East. We ensure that all aspects of your restructuring and insolvency matters are covered.

We offer you

  • seamless, multi-jurisdictional service
  • industry-specific knowledge
  • proactive, not reactive, advice

Awards

Insolvency and restructuring deal of the year 2009 – ALB Australasian law