Jones Day is frequently engaged by asset controllers, scheme administrators, energy companies and majority shareholders on restructuring matters. The team advises on transactions, funding arrangements and fraud-related investigations. Roger Dobson leads the practice, with Maria Yiasemides bringing expertise in complex insolvency litigation. Kathryn Sutherland-Smith focuses on contentious insolvency and has acted for both debtors and creditors in out-of-court restructurings, distressed M&A, capital markets transactions and refinancing matters.
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Testimonials
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- 'A market-leading practice that delivers outstanding commercial advice and operates seamlessly across the globe. Committed and alongside clients at all times and highly invested in delivering the best possible outcome.'
- 'The cross-jurisdictional Jones Day team works seamlessly (both from a commercial perspective and throughout the different timezones) to deliver a superb result.'
- 'Kathryn Sutherland-Smith works tirelessly on the ground in Australia.'
Key clients
- Woolworths Group Limited
- FRP Advisory
- Sumitomo Mitsubishi Banking Corporation
- Hornblower Group, Inc.
- KordaMentha
- Wexted Advisory
- McGrathNicol
- PwC
- EY
- Houlihan Lokey
Work highlights
Represented Woolworths Group Limited in relation to the Chapter 11 bankruptcy of key software provider Takeoff Technologies, Inc.
Advised the joint administrators of The Body Shop International Limited (in administration) in relation to the trading administration and sale of the company’s business and assets.
Representing SMBC and SMBC Leasing and Finance, Inc. in federal court proceedings against Bill Papas and the Forum Group companies concerning Australia’s largest banking fraud.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Roger Dobson
Other key lawyers
Maria Yiasemides; Kathryn Sutherland-Smith