Ironbridge Legal

Ironbridge Legal Specialist law firm focused on complex disputes & insolvency. Trusted by Clients. Feared by Opponents.

We act for Liquidators, PE & PC funds, Directors, Corporations and High Net-worth Individuals on high-value and cross-border matters.

This is a recognition that reflects the strength of our litigation practice as it continues to grow. Ironbridge Legal is...
28/05/2026

This is a recognition that reflects the strength of our litigation practice as it continues to grow.

Ironbridge Legal is proud to share that our Managing Partner, Withane, has been recognised by Doyles Guide again.

This time in the 2026 Leading Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution Lawyer Rankings - https://doylesguide.com/category/litigation/

Doyles rankings are significant because they are peer-informed and grounded in the realities of practice. They recognise the lawyers and firms clients and peers turn to when disputes become complex, commercially significant, and high pressure.

This recognition reflects the calibre of work being undertaken across the firm and the trust placed in us by clients across litigation, insolvency, restructuring, and commercial disputes.

At Ironbridge Legal, we act in matters where the stakes are real - financially, commercially, and personally.

We are grateful to continue earning the confidence of clients, referrers, and colleagues in the profession.

Thank you to our team, clients, counsel, and peers for your continued support and trust.

The NSW Supreme Court’s decision in Boardman Super Fund Pty Ltd v Home & Land Centre Pty Ltd provides timely guidance on...
27/05/2026

The NSW Supreme Court’s decision in Boardman Super Fund Pty Ltd v Home & Land Centre Pty Ltd provides timely guidance on the operation of Material Change clauses.

The case illustrates that accepting an unresolved issue is not necessarily the same as accepting every adverse outcome that may later arise from it.

For parties negotiating, drafting, or litigating contracts, the decision highlights several important points:

Materiality is assessed objectively. Contemporaneous records matter. Motive will not generally defeat a validly exercised contractual right of rescission. Finally, if parties intend to allocate a particular risk clearly, the contract should say so.

Read the full case note: https://ironbridgelegal.com.au/material-change-clauses-boardman-rescission-rights/

Ironbridge Legal regularly advises clients on contractual disputes, transaction risk allocation, and complex commercial litigation.

Guarantees are commonly used in loans, leases and corporate group financing arrangements, but their legal and commercial...
20/05/2026

Guarantees are commonly used in loans, leases and corporate group financing arrangements, but their legal and commercial consequences are often underestimated.

For creditors, guarantees can provide an important enforcement pathway. For guarantors and directors, they can create significant liability if the scope of the obligation is not properly understood.

Our latest article by our Partner, Blake Shaw explores key rights, risks and enforcement issues in commercial guarantees, including discharge risks, corporate benefit, ipso facto stays and insolvency-related clawback issues.

Read the full article here: https://ironbridgelegal.com.au/guarantees-commercial-transactions-rights-risks-enforcement/

Part 3 of our Australian Restructuring and Insolvency Guide examines insolvency tests and filing requirements in Austral...
18/05/2026

Part 3 of our Australian Restructuring and Insolvency Guide examines insolvency tests and filing requirements in Australia.

The article considers the cash flow test under section 95A of the Corporations Act, how courts assess solvency in practice, and the filing considerations for directors once insolvency is suspected.

For directors, officers, creditors and advisers, early action and clear evidence can materially affect exposure, recovery strategy and restructuring outcomes.

Read the full Part 3 here: https://ironbridgelegal.com.au/australian-insolvency-test-filing-requirements/

Part 3 of our Australian Restructuring and Insolvency Guide examines insolvency tests and filing requirements in Austral...
15/05/2026

Part 3 of our Australian Restructuring and Insolvency Guide examines insolvency tests and filing requirements in Australia.
The article considers the cash flow test under section 95A of the Corporations Act, how courts assess solvency in practice, and the filing considerations for directors once insolvency is suspected.

For directors, officers, creditors and advisers, early action and clear evidence can materially affect exposure, recovery strategy and restructuring outcomes.

Read the full Part 3 here: https://ironbridgelegal.com.au/australian-insolvency-test-filing-requirements/

The Federal Court’s decision in Kalium Lakes Potash Pty Ltd (in liq) v Minister for Mines and Petroleum [2026] FCA 355 p...
11/05/2026

The Federal Court’s decision in Kalium Lakes Potash Pty Ltd (in liq) v Minister for Mines and Petroleum [2026] FCA 355 provides practical guidance on revesting disclaimed property under s 568F of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth).

The case confirms that a valid disclaimer does not necessarily prevent property from later being revested where circumstances change and doing so may preserve value for creditors.

For liquidators, secured parties and prospective purchasers, the decision highlights the importance of acting promptly where post-disclaimer commercial opportunities arise.

Our Partner, Blake Shaw, examines the decision and its practical implications for insolvency practitioners.

Read the full article: https://ironbridgelegal.com.au/revesting-disclaimed-property-kalium-lakes/

This Thursday, our Partner, Candy Lau will be speaking at the Lawyers Weekly Corporate Counsel Summit 2026. Candy will j...
11/05/2026

This Thursday, our Partner, Candy Lau will be speaking at the Lawyers Weekly Corporate Counsel Summit 2026.

Candy will join the panel discussion on the topic:

“Disclosure, risk and governance: What’s keeping GCs up at night”.

Exploring the evolving role of general counsel as organisations navigate increasing regulatory scrutiny, shifting stakeholder expectations and complex governance challenges.

To get 10% off your ticket, use the code CANDY at checkout.

Book your ticket here: https://momentum.eventsair.com/corporate-counsel-summit-and-awards-2026/ccs26/Site/Register?_gl=1%2Afx3nxy%2A_ga%2AMTMzMzY0NjE0OS4xNzY1OTQxMzc0%2A_ga_XYN6ZKLXVT%2AczE3Nzg0NjE5NTIkbzM4JGcxJHQxNzc4NDYyMDI1JGo2MCRsMCRoMA..


To see the full agenda: https://www.lawyersweekly.com.au/corporate-counsel-summit/agenda

We are hiring a Senior Associate to join our commercial litigation practice in Sydney. This is a high-autonomy role. You...
29/04/2026

We are hiring a Senior Associate to join our commercial litigation practice in Sydney.

This is a high-autonomy role. You will run complex disputes end-to-end, work directly with clients, and take responsibility for strategy and outcomes.

We are looking for a technically strong litigator with sound judgement and the confidence to lead matters.

For the right person, there is a clear path to partnership.

Details in the link below:

https://www.seek.com.au/job/91689914?ref=search-standalone&type=promoted&origin=jobTitle =af331daacccdfd470e0349437a3cb74d7307f874

We are hiring! We are looking for an Associate to work on complex and cutting-edge disputes including: general commercia...
29/04/2026

We are hiring!

We are looking for an Associate to work on complex and cutting-edge disputes including: general commercial litigation, corporate and financial litigation, Insolvency matters and regulatory and compliance matters.

You will work closely with partners, take on meaningful responsibility, and be part of a team that values clear thinking and practical outcomes.

Details in the link below.
https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4400097055/

The ipso facto regime has quietly reshaped how contracts operate in insolvency.Termination is no longer a reflex.Rights ...
23/03/2026

The ipso facto regime has quietly reshaped how contracts operate in insolvency.
Termination is no longer a reflex.

Rights that appear clear on the face of a contract may be suspended, delayed, or lost entirely depending on the trigger, timing, and statutory framework.

Our Partner, Blake Shaw, sets out how the regime operates in practice and where insolvency practitioners, lenders and counterparties most often get it wrong.

The difference between preserving position and creating exposure often comes down to a single step: analysing the right before acting.

Read the full article: https://ironbridgelegal.com.au/ipso-facto-stay-corporate-insolvency-australia/

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