John Stragalinos

Partner. Melbourne.

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John finds fresh solutions to challenging issues.

As a recognised expert in reconstruction, insolvency and commercial litigation, he has been entrusted to act on many of Australia’s largest insolvencies including Ansett Australia, Allco Finance Group, Westpoint and Timbercorp.

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John finds fresh solutions to challenging issues.

As a recognised expert in reconstruction, insolvency and commercial litigation, he has been entrusted to act on many of Australia’s largest insolvencies including Ansett Australia, Allco Finance Group, Westpoint and Timbercorp.

John’s exceptional work on such matters has not only led to recognition as a leading lawyer in his field by respected industry guides (Chambers Global Guide and Best Lawyers Australia), it has fostered lasting relationships with his clients.

Proactive, accessible and dedicated – John brings an invaluable set of skills in advising administrators, liquidators, receivers, banks, creditors and corporate clients on a wide range of insolvency administrations, workouts, commercial disputes and litigation.

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“Extremely proactive, accessible and commercial... very dedicated to his clients” Chambers Global Guide

John's Expertise

  • High-profile insolvency experience Acted on several of Australia’s largest insolvencies. This includes advising the liquidators of the Timbercorp Group of companies; the bank syndicate on the restructure and refinance of Allco Finance Group; the receivers and managers of the Allco Finance Group, and the administrators of Ansett Australia.
  • Major property dispute in the Supreme Court Represented BP Australia in a major property dispute in the Supreme Court.
  • Complex contractual claim in the Supreme Court Represented Ansett Australia and its Administrators in a large and complex contractual claim against Diners Club Australia in the Supreme Court.
  • Southport Central project Lead adviser to the bank and receivers and managers of the Southport Central project on the Gold Coast (part of the Raptis Group)

What others say

  • “Leading Lawyer in Restructuring and Insolvency” Chambers Global 2010 & 2011
  • “Recognised as a 'Best Lawyer in Insolvency and Reorganisation; and Litigation'” Best Lawyers Peer Review 2010 and 2011
  • “Extremely proactive, accessible and commercial, and very dedicated to his clients” Chambers Global Guide 2010
  • “John Stragalinos...is noted for his innovation and creativity.” Chambers Global Guide 2011

John's Leadership

  • Insolvency Practitioners Association Member
  • INSOL International Member
  • Turnaround Management Association Member
  • International Bar Association Member