An experienced restructuring, insolvency and corporations lawyer, Tom has a diverse practice encompassing transactions, disputes and advisory mandates. He regularly acts on acquisitions and litigation arising from external administrations, loan acquisitions, restructurings and enforcement processes, as well as corporate governance and other strategic issues associated with financial restructurings.
Tom has a particular focus on clients in heavily regulated and politically sensitive industries, as well as inbound foreign investors in Australian businesses and assets. He has litigated several issues of first impression under the Corporations Act and the Personal Property Securities Act and has advised on a number of novel and innovative transaction structures.
Tom is admitted in both Australia and the United States, having previously worked in the New York office of a leading American law firm.
Key deals
Rex Airlines
Advised NASDAQ-listed Air T, Inc. on its acquisition of Regional Express Holdings Limited.
Public Hospitality Group
Advised Deutsche Bank on the acquisition and restructuring of several loan facilities provided to Jon Adgemis’ Public Hospitality Group and on the receivership over several operating and development assets of the group.
Panthera Finance Group
Advised Brookfield on the management of its loan exposure to Panthera Finance, including the appointment of administrators and two successful sale transactions for substantially all of Panthera’s business and assets.
Tritium DCFC
Advising NASDAQ-listed Tritium DCFC on its sale and recapitalisation process and the subsequent voluntary administration and liquidation of the insolvent estate.
The Star Entertainment Group
Acted for the NSW Government in response to the well-publicised financial difficulties of ASX-listed The Star Entertainment Group.
Compagnie de Saint-Gobain S.A.
Advising Compagnie de Saint-Gobain S.A. on its A$4.5 billion acquisition of ASX-listed CSR Limited by way of a scheme of arrangement.