Thomson Geer

Thomson Geer has notable strength in insolvency issues, including receiverships, fraud investigations and securities enforcement. Scott Guthrie leads on insolvency and restructuring matters, drawing on extensive experience in both contentious and advisory matters. Michael Barrett and Nick Curran are central to the firm’s offering in this area, with experience in distressed acquisitions and securities enforcement. The team has recently been bolstered by the arrival of Eden Bird, who joined from King & Wood Mallesons in 2025.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

‘Highly professional. Provides the skills needed to extract the results needed.’
‘Innovative and prepared to consider alternatives.’
'The insolvency practice is excellent.’
‘Scott Guthrie is a calm and erudite partner with practical advice.’
‘The team are enthusiastic about working on complex transactions and are very involved and committed.’
‘Highly experienced. Advice is always pragmatic.'

Key clients

Shunkang Holding Group Co. Ltd
Canstruct
Deloitte
PCI Partners
Dorado Capital
Ankura
BDO
Zeta Resources

Work highlights

Acting Shunkang Holding Group Co. Ltd after it was accused of engaging in an unlawful conspiracy to cause economic harm to DGR Global Ltd.

Acting for Canstruct in relation to the collapse of a planned A$1.5 billion aquaculture project called Project Sea Dragon.

Advising the external administrators of Australian flow battery manufacturer Redflow on a range of commercial issues arising out of the company going into administration.