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White & Case

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‘Dealing in the most complex and sophisticated large restructurings in the market’, the team at White & Case is also well-equipped to advise lenders and receivers in sales and advising construction companies in voluntary administrations. With particular expertise in insolvency, Timothy Sackar also leads on investment fund management and distressed acquisitions. Jillian McAleese is another key contact, assisting with cross-border restructuring of senior debt facilities.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Tier one restructuring practitioners now in a truly global firm. They have the ability to deal with large, complex and sophisticated restructurings coming up with novel solutions to problems faced. High quality team that is technically sound but more importantly commercially astute.’

  • ‘Jillian McAleese and Timothy Sackar operate at the pointing end of restructuring and insolvency in Australia dealing in the most complex and sophisticated large restructurings in the market. Both know to develop and implement solutions to find a pathway through the most challenging of circumstances.’

  • ‘The White & Case team, led by Tim Sackar and Jill McAleese are very focussed to their client needs. They understand the often need for speed to action and clarity of advice and communication.'

  • 'They provide high quality insolvency advice and are true trusted advisors who we prefer to engage.' 

  • ‘Tim Sackar and Jill McAleese are truly a great team.'

  • 'Tim Sackar is a highly respected senior restructuring lawyer in Australia who is always around the big complex matters. He is a please to deal with and have on your team when it really counts.' 
  • 'Jillian McAleese is a highly skill and legal practitioner who cuts through the complex to find value adding solutions.' 

Key clients

  • Bain Capital Credit
  • Oaktree Capital Management
  • Avenue Capital
  • KordaMentha
  • FTI Consulting
  • Varde Partners
  • Barclays
  • Ernst & Young
  • McGrathNicol
  • KPMG

Lawyers

Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Timothy Sackar
White & Case
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Jillian McAleese
White & Case

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Timothy Sackar

Other key lawyers

Jillian McAleese