Tanner De Witt
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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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Testimonials
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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 Grant Thornton KPMG PwC Teneo Suning Holdings Perun
Work highlights
Appointed as the liquidators’ solicitors to in the liquidation of China Evergrande Group, with group debt estimated at US$300 billion.
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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