Allens
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Allens advises across the full spectrum of restructuring and insolvency, including corporate workouts, distressed debt strategies, formal appointments, asset sales, cross-border recognition and insolvency litigation. The team regularly supports both distressed entities and investors, offering strategic advice on safe harbour, schemes and enforcement scenarios. Matthew Whittle combines restructuring and disputes expertise to advise on complex workouts and high-stakes litigation. Alf Pappalardo has broad experience across insolvency processes, including receiverships and administrations. Chris Prestwich and Kirsty Prinsloo advise on restructurings, investigations and commercial disputes across sectors, including banking and infrastructure. Tania Cini advises on complex restructurings and regulatory matters, with a particular focus on significant disputes. Gavin Rakoczy joined the Sydney practice in May 2025.
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Testimonials
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- 'The team works collaboratively with their clients. They are very focused on protecting the interests of their client and advocating for them. They are readily accessible and bring the necessary subject matter experts in from across their firm to deal with specific issues.'
- 'Matthew Whittle is accessible, commercial and a calm head in a crisis. He manages all stakeholders well and delegates appropriately to his excellent team. He is a brilliant lawyer who makes the complex seem clear.'
Key clients
- National Australia Bank
- PricewaterhouseCoopers
Work highlights
Acts for an ad hoc lender group, including Bain Capital Special Situations, Intermediate Capital Group, Capital Four, Sona Asset Management and Samuel Terry Asset Management, in relation to the restructuring of the Accolade Wines Group.