6 December 2024
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With a deep understanding of the restructuring and insolvency landscape, Joseph is one of Australia’s preeminent restructuring and insolvency lawyers.
Joseph provides comprehensive advice and expert representation through the entire lifecycle of insolvency mandates.
His sharp focus on complex corporate restructurings, formal insolvency appointments, safe harbour advice, and all aspects of insolvency-related litigation has seen him instructed in respect of almost every major corporate insolvency in Australia.
Joseph is the practice group leader of our Restructuring & Insolvency group and his leadership has seen our team win some of the most important restructuring and insolvency mandates in the market.
His experience spans a wide range of industries including agriculture, finance, insurance, construction, biotech, mining, manufacturing, technology and retail.
Joseph is called upon to advise and represent insolvency practitioners, creditors, owners, directors and other stakeholders in navigating distressed situations. Clients particularly value his expertise and tenacity in litigious circumstances.
Work highlights
Crown Group
For the provisional liquidators (BDO) of a major property development group.
Griffin Coal
For the receivers (Deloitte) of this West Australian coal mine.
Babcock & Brown
For the liquidators (Deloitte) of one of the longest-running high-profile liquidations in Australia including successful defence of several shareholder class actions.
Revolution Roofing
For Earlypay (secured creditor) and Grant Thornton (receivers and managers) in respect of one of the largest insolvencies in South Australia.
Rugby Australia
Acting in respect of the failure of the Melbourne Rebels Rugby team and associated litigation.
Safe harbour matters
Several confidential safe harbour mandates in the technology, medical, agricultural and manufacturing sectors.