Adrian Chai is a partner in our dispute resolution practice
Adrian specialises in large and complex disputes in the corporate, financial services, mining, energy, and infrastructure areas. He has extensive experience in disputes over the proper interpretation and effect of commercial contracts, as well as matters concerning directors' duties, joint ventures, commodities and foreign exchange hedging, resource and reserves classification, royalty and off-take agreements, farmin agreements, class actions, professional negligence, property disputes, regulatory investigations and contested taxation assessments.
Adrian's practice also includes restructuring and insolvency where he advises on insolvency risk management, debt restructuring and recovery, and insolvency administration processes. He specialises in insolvency and banking litigation.
Adrian is known for the clarity of his advice and guidance, his strategic thinking, pragmatic approach, and outstanding client service. Clients take comfort in his deep involvement in and command of matters from start to finish.
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