David acts for creditors, financiers, investors and government entities on formal appointments and restructurings, with a strong focus on managing risk and preserving value in complex or distressed situations.
Biography
David advises across the full spectrum of restructuring and insolvency matters, including high-profile formal appointments, informal restructurings and workouts. He is recognised for guiding clients through complex, high‑risk situations with a clear focus on commercial outcomes, and has particular strength in developing strategies that mitigate risk and enhance value.
David advises on distressed investments, recovery actions and disputes arising from financial arrangements, often involving competing stakeholder interests or heightened regulatory scrutiny.
In addition, David acts in complex commercial disputes and regulatory investigations and enforcement matters. He frequently works for and against government bodies and has particular experience in disputes involving information and communications technology contracts.
David's experience
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Toys"R"Us
Advised on restructuring options ahead of entry into voluntary administration, including strategic pre appointment advice and the design and implementation of a Deed of Company Arrangement. The matter involved a novel equity restructuring and culminated in a landmark Federal Court decision. -
Private capital fund
Advised the first‑ranking secured financier on the recapitalisation and restructuring of an Australian resources company by Deed of Company Arrangement, including extensive restructuring and refinancing advice following the appointment of receivers and administrators. -
International credit provider
Acted for a multinational credit provider headquartered in Europe in implementing a strategy to extinguish its financial and reputational exposure to a failed Australian subsidiary, coordinating regulatory, insolvency and stakeholder considerations -
Alvarez & Marsal
Acted for the external administrators on the voluntary administration and subsequent liquidation of M.A. Services Group, a national security provider with a workforce exceeding 3,500 employees. -
Large mining exploration company
Acted for liquidators in the sale of mining and joint venture interests and in contested investor and creditor proceedings. -
Venture capital fund
Advised the trustee on the solvent wind down of venture capital investments, including Cashrewards.
Awards, recognition and rankings
- Best Lawyers in Australia 2027 - Recognised for Insolvency and Reorganisation Law
- Fellow of the Australian Restructuring Insolvency & Turnaround Association
- Member of Insol International