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Ben Fisher

Special Counsel

With over a decade of experience, Ben specialises in investigations, dispute resolution, and litigation. He has represented insolvency practitioners, major Australian banks, and financial planners in various Australian courts.

Ben is proficient in Australian court processes and a strong advocate for alternative methods to reach a resolution. Ben is equally adept in an advisory role in formal insolvency appointments, restructuring, remediation projects, and regulatory matters.

Outside of work, Ben acts as a volunteer director for the Glebe Youth Service and plays saxophone in a big band.

Prior to joining Hamilton Locke, Ben worked at Norton Rose Fulbright and Henry Davis York. During that time, he undertook secondments in the disputes teams at NAB Wealth and AMP Limited.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Disputes; Litigation; Investigations; Insolvency; Restructuring

 

AWARDS
  • Best Lawyers “Ones to Watch” 2023
  • Finalist of TMA Restructuring Case Study Competition 2023

 

QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor of International Studies (International Business), Bachelor of Laws (Honours) – UNSW
  • Overseas Study Program, ESSEC Business School – Paris, France
  • Australian Restructuring Insolvency and Turnaround Association (ARITA) Member
  • Admitted to practice in New South Wales

 

SELECTED REPRESENTATIONS
  • Conducted public examinations in the Federal Court and NSW Supreme Court for liquidators and receivers. Developed strategy and prosecuted claims for breaches of duties as officers of a corporation, voidable transactions, recovering millions for creditors.*

 

*The above representations were undertaken at previous firms.

 

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