Background
David Cowling practises in commercial litigation, specialising in all areas of insolvency, reconstruction and property enforcement, and has been retained in virtually every large insolvency administration in Australia in the past 20 years. His practice encompasses both corporate and personal insolvencies. David's expertise in asset recovery on behalf of insolvency administrators is widely acknowledged.
David's expertise is recognised on the international stage with high-profile appointments to INSOL International and to the Insolvency and Reconstruction Committee of the International Bar Association. David served as Technical Co-Chair for INSOL Shanghai 2008.
Recognition
Chambers Asia-Pacific: ranks David as a "First Band" practitioner for Restructuring and Insolvency (2013)
Chambers Asia-Pacific: ranks David as one of Australia's Top 10 lawyers for Restructuring and Insolvency (2012)
Chambers Global: ranks David as a "First Band" practitioner (2006, 2008, 2009 - 2011)
Who's Who Legal: David is recommended for Restructuring and Insolvency (2012)
- Legal 500 Asia Pacific: ranks David as one of Australia's leading Restructuring and Insolvency lawyers (2011 - 2013)
- IFLR 1000: ranks David as one of Australia's leading Restructuring and Insolvency lawyers (2008 - 2013)
- Best Lawyers Australia: voted by peers as one of Australia's Best Lawyers in Insolvency and Reorganization (2009 - 2012)
- Australasian Law Award: Insolvency & Restructuring Deal of the Year - Sydney Cross City Tunnel Sale (2008)
- Australasian Law Award: best National Insolvency Practice
