Special Counsel
Insolvency
Mark brings more than 34 years’ experience in litigation, restructuring and insolvency, applying senior judgment to complex disputes, formal appointments and recovery matters.
He advises lenders, capital providers and insolvency practitioners on distressed recovery, competing security interests, voidable transactions, antecedent claims, provisional liquidations, section 66G applications and complex debt recovery. His expertise includes matters arising under the Corporations Act, Bankruptcy Act and Personal Property Securities Act.
Mark brings clear analysis and commercial discipline to matters where creditor positions, recovery options and litigation risk require careful control. He understands when negotiation will advance a matter and when decisive court action is required.
Within the firm, Mark provides senior guidance on complex insolvency matters and mentors legal teams across the practice. Clients rely on his technical depth, practical judgment and ability to bring structure and direction to high-pressure matters.
Key cases/experience – representative matters
Bankruptcy Recoveries and Antecedent Transactions
A trustee in bankruptcy pursued multiple Federal Court claims to set aside transactions benefiting the bankrupt’s family members and accountants. The proceedings recovered more than $4 million for the bankrupt estate.
Voluntary Administration and Commercial Settlement
An administrator brought significant Federal Court proceedings against Deutsche Bank for breach of contract. The dispute required a commercial outcome consistent with the administration framework under Part 5.3A of the Corporations Act.
Cross-Border Receivership and Asset Recovery
A receiver and manager sought recovery and sale of land in Guadalcanal and Hells Point in the Solomon Islands. The matter involved companies incorporated across Australia, the Solomon Islands and the Cook Islands, together with government negotiations and proceedings in multiple jurisdictions.
Complex Multi-Party Negligence Litigation
A property manager faced eight related Supreme and District Court proceedings arising from a major building fire, involving seven parties and extensive cross-claims.
Insolvent Franchisee Strategy
A national hospitality group required advice on its dealings with distressed and insolvent franchisees, including the commercial and legal risks affecting its franchise network.
National High-Volume Debt Recovery
A receivables management company required a scalable national recovery practice for a portfolio of recognised commercial clients.
Admissions
Admitted, Supreme Court of NSW, 1992
Memberships / Associations / Affiliations
Law Society of NSW
Mark Doble
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