The Doyle’s Guide to Leading Insolvency & Restructuring Law Barristers – Australia 2026 details senior and junior counsel practising in insolvency, restructuring, bankruptcy and debt recovery matters across the entire Australian Legal market. Recognised counsel have been identified by clients and peers for their expertise and abilities in these areas.
Two silks and three junior barristers practising from Level Twenty Seven Chambers were included in the rankings, the details of which are provided below.
Damian Clothier KC – Preeminent
Paul McQuade KC – Leading
Anthony Messina – Recommended
Michael May – Recommended
Sean Russell – Leading
The full list of leading senior counsel is published here and that of the junior counsel here.




