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.

A recent NSW Supreme Court decision highlights an important limitation on insolvency set-off where a company trades sole...
17/06/2026

A recent NSW Supreme Court decision highlights an important limitation on insolvency set-off where a company trades solely as trustee.

In Segal v Sharma (No 3), the Court held that s 553C of the Corporations Act did not apply because the debts owed to the corporate trustee were held for the benefit of unitholders, while the debts owed by the trustee were personal liabilities of the company.

The result: no mutuality, and no statutory set-off.

For liquidators, trust creditors and advisers, the decision reinforces the importance of identifying who holds the beneficial interest in a debt and when any relevant rights crystallise.

Get in touch with our partner, Blake Shaw to discuss trust insolvency, set-off disputes and creditor recovery strategy.

Read the full case note here: https://ironbridgelegal.com.au/no-set-off-insolvent-trustee/

We are proud to announce that Legal has been named a finalist at the Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards 2026. The fir...
15/06/2026

We are proud to announce that Legal has been named a finalist at the Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards 2026.

The firm has been shortlisted for Dispute Resolution and Litigation Team of the Year, alongside many of Australia's largest and most established law firms.

In addition, Partner, Blake Shaw, has been named a finalist for Partner of the Year.

For a specialist disputes, insolvency and regulatory practice, this recognition is particularly meaningful.

Since its establishment, Ironbridge Legal has remained focused on a simple objective:

Building a specialist practice capable of delivering the technical excellence expected of Australia's leading firms, while maintaining the responsiveness, agility and partner involvement of a boutique.

These nominations are a reflection of the practice Trevor Withane has built, the exceptional work of our team, and the trust placed in us by our clients, referrers and professional networks.

We thank everyone who has contributed to this achievement and congratulate all fellow finalists.

The Full Court’s decision in Crowley v Worley Limited [2026] FCAFC 78 is a significant development for listed companies,...
14/06/2026

The Full Court’s decision in Crowley v Worley Limited [2026] FCAFC 78 is a significant development for listed companies, directors, investors and their advisers.

The Court confirmed that market-based causation is good law in Australia. A shareholder who buys in an inflated market may establish causation without proving they personally read or relied on the statement.

For directors, general counsel and advisers, the decision reinforces the importance of stress-testing earnings guidance, documenting the basis for forecasts, and being careful about internal language around market expectations and analyst consensus.

Get in touch with our Managing Partner, Trevor Withane, to discuss listed company disclosure risk, securities litigation and disputes arising from investment loss.

Read the full article: https://ironbridgelegal.com.au/crowley-v-worley-market-based-causation-australia/

International arbitration is often chosen for its finality, neutrality, and cross-border enforceability. But achieving a...
11/06/2026

International arbitration is often chosen for its finality, neutrality, and cross-border enforceability. But achieving a commercially useful outcome depends on more than obtaining an award.

Our latest Q&A by our Managing Partner, Trevor Withane, considers the key stages of international arbitration in Australia, including arbitral jurisdiction, governing law, setting aside, recognition and enforcement.

For commercial parties, the practical lessons are clear: draft arbitration clauses carefully, specify the governing law, and consider enforcement strategy from the outset.

Read the full Q&A: https://ironbridgelegal.com.au/international-arbitration-in-australia/

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/

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