Adam Purton
Adam has extensive experience in commercial litigation, insolvency, banking, securities and bribery and corruption matters. He also has a particular interest in class actions and white collar crime.
Prior to coming to the Bar, Adam worked as a solicitor in the litigation group at Corrs Chambers Westgarth. At Corrs, he advised on complex commercial disputes involving corporate governance and shareholder issues, secured lending and personal property security matters.
Adam has advised clients in connection with foreign bribery investigations conducted by the Australian Federal Police, and has acted for corporate clients in recovery proceedings related to employee fraud.
*Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards legislation
Areas of Practice
Cases
- Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Industry (2018)
- Lewis & Templeton & Warehouse Sales Pty Ltd (in liq) v LG Electronics Australia Pty Ltd & Ors (No 2) [2016] VSC 63
- Treasury Wine Estates Vintners Ltd v Garrett [2015] FCA 797
- John Holland Aviation Services Pty Limited v Virgin Australia Limited
- The Treasurer of Vic v Tabcorp Holdings Limited [2014] VSCA 143
- Almond Land Pty Ltd v Geoffjoy Enterprises Pty Ltd & Ors [2014] VCC 196
- Commonwealth Bank of Australia Ltd & Ors v Marsden [2012] VSC 607
- ITC Limited v Timbercorp Limited (in liquidation) [2009] SASC 342
- Brisconnections Management Company Limited, In the matter of Thames Blund Holdings Pty Ltd (In Liquidation) [2009] FCA 626
QUALIFICATIONS
BA, LLB (Hons)
Adam graduated from the University of Tasmania in 2007 with a Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Laws with first class honours.
Adam completed the ARITA Insolvency Education Program in 2011 with high distinction.
MEMBERSHIPS & ASSOCIATIONS
Member of the Australian Restructuring Insolvency and Turnaround Association and Transparency International.
Adam Purton
Profile
Adam has extensive experience in commercial litigation, insolvency, banking, securities and bribery and corruption matters. He also has a particular interest in class actions and white collar crime.
Prior to coming to the Bar, Adam worked as a solicitor in the litigation group at Corrs Chambers Westgarth. At Corrs, he advised on complex commercial disputes involving corporate governance and shareholder issues, secured lending and personal property security matters.
Adam has advised clients in connection with foreign bribery investigations conducted by the Australian Federal Police, and has acted for corporate clients in recovery proceedings related to employee fraud.
*Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards legislation
Areas of Practice
Cases
- Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Industry (2018)
- Lewis & Templeton & Warehouse Sales Pty Ltd (in liq) v LG Electronics Australia Pty Ltd & Ors (No 2) [2016] VSC 63
- Treasury Wine Estates Vintners Ltd v Garrett [2015] FCA 797
- John Holland Aviation Services Pty Limited v Virgin Australia Limited
- The Treasurer of Vic v Tabcorp Holdings Limited [2014] VSCA 143
- Almond Land Pty Ltd v Geoffjoy Enterprises Pty Ltd & Ors [2014] VCC 196
- Commonwealth Bank of Australia Ltd & Ors v Marsden [2012] VSC 607
- ITC Limited v Timbercorp Limited (in liquidation) [2009] SASC 342
- Brisconnections Management Company Limited, In the matter of Thames Blund Holdings Pty Ltd (In Liquidation) [2009] FCA 626
Qualifications & Memberships
QUALIFICATIONS
BA, LLB (Hons)
Adam graduated from the University of Tasmania in 2007 with a Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Laws with first class honours.
Adam completed the ARITA Insolvency Education Program in 2011 with high distinction.
MEMBERSHIPS & ASSOCIATIONS
Member of the Australian Restructuring Insolvency and Turnaround Association and Transparency International.