Baker McKenzie advises on restructuring, cross-border insolvency, recognition and recovery matters. Led by Peter Lucarelli, the team acts for multinational corporations, ASX-listed entities, financial institutions and insolvency practitioners. Ian Innes brings extensive insolvency, litigation and dispute resolution experience for both private and public sector clients. Mark Chapple represents major Australian and international clients in complex disputes involving directors’ duties, contested takeovers, auditors’ liability, fraud, asset tracing, and high-value commercial and financial issues. Gavin Rakoczy left the firm in May 2025.
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Key clients
- Garuda Indonesia
- DZS Inc
- Maersk
- Prony Resources New Caledonia
- Asbestos Industry Compensation Fund Limited
- Amaca Pty Ltd
- Delta Electricity
- Count Financial Limited
- Wesfarmers Health
Work highlights
Defended Garuda Indonesia, the Indonesian state-owned airline, in winding-up proceedings brought by aircraft lessor Greylag.
Acted for DZS Inc. as successful bidder and deed proponent for the Deeds of Company Arrangement of the NetComm Wireless business in Australia.
Acting for KPMG partners as receivers and managers of two Kingdom Developments companies in related Supreme Court proceedings.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Peter Lucarelli
Other key lawyers
Ian Innes; Mark Chapple