Tanner De Witt has a dedicated restructuring and insolvency team renowned for its depth and track record in novel, precedent-setting matters. The group advises across a wide range of sectors, including real estate, retail, and cryptocurrency, and is a key point of contact for global insolvency clients. Co-chair Ian De Witt has led landmark cases involving financial advisor negligence, aircraft liens, and transaction avoidance. Fellow co-chair Robin Darton regularly advises on complex asset recovery actions, schemes of arrangement, and litigation funding in liquidations. Acting for liquidators, receivers, and creditors, Veronica Chan is a leading name in bankruptcy and insolvency litigation, with Sunny Hathiramani also remaining active across a broad spectrum of contentious insolvency mandates.
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- ‘Robin, Sunny, Troy and Tim are all strong practitioners. Great blend of technical skills with practical insights. ’
- ‘The R&I practice has genuine strength and depth.'
Key clients
- Alvarez & Marsal
- Kroll
Work highlights
Appointed as the liquidators’ solicitors to in the liquidation of China Evergrande Group, with group debt estimated at US$300 billion.
Lawyers
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Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Ian De Witt; Robin Darton
Other key lawyers
Veronica Chan; Sunny Hathiramani; Troy Greig; Tim Au; Natalie Lam