Banking & Finance
Australia
06 May 2025
‘Go-to firm for insolvency litigation’, Dentons’ Melbourne-based team is well-equipped to advise a wide range of domestic clients including receivers, managers, and contractors on real estate portfolio management, commercial leasing disputes, and major corporate insolvency issues. Sydney-based Tim Sherrard spearheads the team, while Kon Tsiakis is a highly active on contentious matters including unlawful transfer of shares and mandatory injunctions. Ryan Hennessey is another key contact who often assists with breach of contract and deceptive conduct matters.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Strong restructuring team with many years of experience.’
‘I have worked closely with Kon Tsiakis and Ryan Hennessey on insolvency matters and commercial litigation. They are respected in the fields of insolvency and dispute resolution. They are client-focused, service-oriented, work well in team with counsel. Dentons is a go-to firm for insolvency litigation.'
Key clients
- Cor Cordis
- KordaMentha
- PriceWaterhouse Coopers
- KPMG
- BNY Mellon
- Permanent Custodians
- FTI Consulting
Work highlights
Advising the receivers and managers on all aspects of the realisation of a real estate portfolio comprising 100+ residential and commercial sites located in and around Mission Beach in North Queensland.
Advising Cor Cordis during the administration of Langdon Building Pty Ltd, involved in housing construction and advising on the status of 130 construction contracts, continued employment of 50 staff and assisting the administrators to deal with various stakeholders interested in the continued operation of the company.
Acting for liquidator in recovering property transferred to company directors prior to insolvency.
Lawyers
Practice head
Tim Sherrard
Other key lawyers
Kon Tsiakis; Ryan Hennessey