Michael Syme
Partner. Melbourne.
+61 3 9672 3437 | michael.syme@corrs.com.au | vCardMichael has seen more than his fair share of disputes throughout his three decades in the world of litigation.
He has handled matters ranging from simple debt recovery to complex securities enforcement, involving issues such as integrity of securities, priority disputes, cheque and credit card fraud, and preference recovery proceedings.
His strong track record and sheer breadth of experience has garnered Michael industry recognition as a “Best Lawyer in Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution” (2009 & 2011).
Michael has seen more than his fair share of disputes throughout his three decades in the world of litigation.
He has handled matters ranging from simple debt recovery to complex securities enforcement, involving issues such as integrity of securities, priority disputes, cheque and credit card fraud, and preference recovery proceedings.
His strong track record and sheer breadth of experience has garnered Michael industry recognition as a “Best Lawyer in Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution” (2009 & 2011).
Michael's Expertise
- Major multinational superannuation dispute Acting for representative defendant in a construction/rectification case involving a defined benefit superannuation fund of a multinational company.
- Melbourne Airport and Commonwealth Acting for Melbourne Airport and Commonwealth defending claim to enforce alleged easement brought by adjoining landowner, and related proceedings in VCAT and the AAT.
- Acted for BrisConnections in relation to applications by unit holders to wind up the MIS.
- Anaconda Nickel restructure Acted for bond-holders in relation to restructure through a court approved scheme of arrangement.
What others say
- “Recognised as a 'Best Lawyer - Alternative Dispute Resolution'” Best Lawyers Peer Review 2010 and 2011
- “Recognised as a 'Best Lawyer - Litigation'” Best Lawyers Peer Review 2009 and 2010
Michael's Leadership
- Insolvency Practitioners Association Member