Leading firm, Restructuring and insolvency,
Chambers Global Guide 2009
Highly recommended firm, Restructuring and insolvency,
PLC Which Lawyer? Yearbook 2009
Leading firm, Restructuring and insolvency,
IFLR 1000 2009
Leading firm, Restructuring and insolvency,
APL 500 2008/2009
“Noted for its “traditionally strong banking focus,” this practice’s broad expertise encompasses bankruptcy, administration, receivership and liquidation, managing credit risk, corporate recovery and debt trading.”
Chambers 2009
“Although some sources felt that the retirement of insolvency law expert John Stumbles in 2008 may have weakened the team, other interviewees described the group as “technically extremely strong; its advice is spot-on”.”
Chambers 2009
“On the insolvency front, the practice advised Allco Principals Investments on proposed standstill arrangements, and also acted for Delphi Automotive Systems Australia on the administration of Coghlan-Russell, one of Delphi’s suppliers. Other clients include Ferrier Hodgson, BankWest and GE.”
Chambers 2009
“Known for its commitment to "go the extra mile", Mallesons Stephen Jaques has enjoyed a strong year in restructuring and insolvency. The firm's marquee deals include providing insolvency and enforcement advice to lenders to the Cross City Tunnel project, which hit financial distress in late 2006.”
IFLR 1000 2009
“The firm also provided insolvency advice to Allco Principals Investments, which came under pressure from its margin lenders. Mallesons advised its client on negotiating a standstill arrangement with the lenders, and when those negotiations broke down, the firm advised them on putting API and its subsidiaries into administration.”
IFLR 1000 2009
“Other notable deals included the firm's involvement in the workout and sale of distressed debt of the Lafayette mine in Rapu-Rapu, in the Philippines, as well as a role on the restructuring of Acme Furniture.”
IFLR 1000 2009
"We use Mallesons because, even though its restructuring and insolvency practice is not typically known for its excellence in comparison to some of the other names in the market, we have not found them to be lacking in any aspect and have been more than satisfied on all accounts," says a client of the firm.”
IFLR 1000 2009
Mallesons Stephen Jaques provides a top-notch service in terms of both restructuring and insolvency, advising a wide range of clients, including: all the leading Australian banks and several foreign financial institutions; insolvency practitioners such as KordaMentha; and corporate giants like Telstra and General Electric.
Leading individuals - Chambers Global Guide 2009
- Linda Johnson (Band 1)
- Tony Troiani (Band 2)
- Beau Deleuil (Band 3)
Leading individuals - PLC Which lawyer? Yearbook 2009
- Linda Johnson (Leading)
- Joanne Cameron (Highly recommended)
- Tony Troiani (Highly recommended)
- John Topfer (Recommended)
- Beau Deleuil (Recognised)
Leading individuals - IFLR 1000 2009
- Beau Deleuil
- Tony Troiani
Leading individuals - APL 500 2008/2009
- Linda Johnson
The group is advising the administrator on Opes Prime and providing insolvency advice to Allco Principals Investments. Clients rate Jonathan Oldham for his 'very strong work ethic’, and Jeff Clark for being 'forceful and proactive’; 'both are driven to provide a service and to protect their client’.
APL 500 2008/2009
“Linda Johnson specialises in dispute resolution in the areas of banking and insolvency. She is “a strong player and a really hard worker,” sources say.”
Chambers Global Guide 2009
“Tony Troiani is an “excellent, extremely knowledgeable lawyer.” He represents numerous banks and focuses on insolvency and commercial dispute resolution.”
Chambers Global Guide 2009
“Beau Deleuil advises clients on a range of contentious issues; his areas of focus are insolvency, banking and corporate law.”
Chambers Global Guide 2009
First-tier ranking, Restructuring and insolvency
PLC Which Lawyer? Yearbook 2008