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Trusted Insolvency & Restructuring Lawyers in Brisbane
Taylor David Lawyers is an Australian law firm dedicated to providing expert legal solutions in insolvency, restructuring, and commercial litigation. Our practice combines traditional legal methodologies with modern approaches to address complex challenges faced by SMEs, large corporations, governments, and financial institutions. With a team of highly specialized practitioners, including dual-qualified lawyers and accountants, we deliver tailored strategies that prioritize quality, commerciality, and discretion. Recognized annually by Doyles Guide as a leading insolvency and restructuring firm since 2019, our team brings decades of combined experience in resolving multifaceted legal and financial disputes.Our practitioners have advised on some of Australia's largest insolvency administrations, leveraging their expertise in debt restructuring, bankruptcy annulments, and cross-border transactions. We maintain a client-centric approach, emphasizing proactive risk identification and strategic preparation to achieve optimal outcomes. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our innovative solutions, which address both domestic and international legal challenges while upholding the highest standards of professionalism and ethical practice.
Services
Litigation
Reconstruction & Turnaround
Insolvency
Debt Restructuring
Bankruptcy Services
Highlights and features
- Our team includes dual-qualified lawyers and accountants with specialist postgraduate qualifications.
- We support clients globally, handling multifaceted issues across jurisdictions.
- Innovative approach creates tailored solutions for complex reconstructions and disputes.
- Recognized annually by Doyles Guide as a leading insolvency and restructuring firm since 2019.
- Community engagement and charitable initiatives demonstrate our commitment to social responsibility.
Associations and certifications
- Doyles Guide
Services
Insolvency
Our insolvency practice addresses complex financial distress through strategic legal solutions. We represent clients in unfair preference actions, bankruptcy annulments, and cross-border insolvency matters. With decades of experience, we advise insolvency practitioners, creditors, and stakeholders on voidable transactions, liquidation processes, and legislative reforms. Our team has acted in over 500 insolvency-related cases, including landmark rulings in the High Court and Federal Court.
Litigation
Taylor David Lawyers provides robust litigation services for high-profile domestic and multinational disputes. Our approach combines intensity and thoroughness to develop tailored strategic frameworks early in proceedings. We handle complex multi-party matters, contractual disputes, and enforcement rights, ensuring clients receive actionable legal representation grounded in commercial realities.
Reconstruction & Turnaround
We specialize in proactive business reconstruction and debt restructuring strategies. Our services include negotiating creditor arrangements, facilitating financial solutions, and advising on insolvency preparation. Recognized by Doyles Guide since 2019, we help businesses mitigate risks and preserve interests through early intervention and strategic guidance.
Debt Restructuring
Our debt restructuring expertise focuses on resolving financial distress through customized solutions. We negotiate debt reduction with creditors and the ATO, design cash flow improvements, and advise on employee retention during restructuring. With dual-qualified legal and accounting professionals, we address complex financial challenges while minimizing personal exposure to insolvent trading claims.
Bankruptcy Services
We provide comprehensive bankruptcy services, including annulment processes and enforcement rights advice. Our team has successfully annulled high-profile bankruptcies involving debts exceeding $2.12 billion. We represent trustees, creditors, and debtors in bankruptcy proceedings, public examinations, and asset recovery matters under Australian and international insolvency frameworks.
People
Scott D. Taylor
Partner
Founding partner with 18 years of experience in debt restructuring and insolvency. Advised on major Australian insolvency administrations for government departments, foreign banks, and SMEs. Led corporate turnarounds and high-profile bankruptcy annulments.
Michael Makridakis
Partner
Specializes in insolvency, restructuring, and commercial litigation with over 20 years of experience. Accredited insolvency law specialist, representing clients in complex disputes and restructuring matters across Australia.
Carl Hagon
Partner
Senior lawyer with 15+ years in commercial litigation, distressed debt, and insolvency. Experienced in multiple Australian jurisdictions, focusing on construction, restructuring, and corporate recovery cases.
Dr Garry J. Hamilton
Senior Legal Consultant
Australia's most experienced reconstruction and insolvency lawyer. Dual-qualified as a lawyer and official liquidator, with 30 years of expertise in major insolvencies and corporate recovery strategies.
George Hatzis
Special Counsel
Focuses on risk and asset protection strategies, combining 35 years of commercial law, litigation, and estate planning experience. Advises clients on business decision-making and asset safeguarding frameworks.
Questions
What areas of law does Taylor David Lawyers specialize in?
We specialize in insolvency, restructuring, litigation, and debt recovery. Our practitioners combine legal and financial expertise to resolve complex disputes and financial distress scenarios.
How is Taylor David Lawyers recognized in the legal industry?
We have been recognized annually by Doyles Guide as a leading insolvency and restructuring firm since 2019, based on peer and client evaluations across Australia.
What makes your approach to restructuring unique?
Our team includes dual-qualified lawyers and accountants with postgraduate qualifications in restructuring. We combine legal expertise with financial analysis to create tailored solutions for distressed businesses.
Do you handle international insolvency matters?
Yes, our practitioners have experience in cross-border transactions and multinational insolvency cases, supporting clients in jurisdictions including Singapore, London, and New York.
How does the firm contribute to community initiatives?
We actively support charitable causes, having raised over $600,000 for charity and providing paid leave for staff to engage in community service activities.
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