AJ & Co Lawyers Welcomes Graeme Scott as Partner, Litigation & Dispute Resolution – Melbourne

AJ & Co Lawyers is pleased to welcome Graeme Scott as Partner, Litigation & Dispute Resolution, further strengthening the firm’s national capability across complex commercial disputes, insolvency and restructuring.

Graeme brings more than 30 years’ experience advising across a broad range of commercial disputes, with particular expertise in insolvency and restructuring. He advises insolvency practitioners, directors, creditors and other stakeholders on receiverships, administrations, liquidations and small business restructuring, and is regularly engaged in insolvency-related litigation and recovery actions.

Known for his considered and pragmatic approach, Graeme has a strong ability to cut through complex legal and commercial issues, identify what matters and provide clear, commercially focused advice to clients navigating challenging circumstances.

Graeme has particular expertise in the Personal Property Securities Act 2009 (Cth), including the creation, validity, enforcement and priority of security interests, retention of title arrangements and competing security claims. He is also a sought-after presenter on PPSA matters.

His broader practice includes restructuring and turnaround strategies, public examinations and investigations, insolvent trading and recovery claims, fraud and asset recovery proceedings, shareholder, partnership and contractual disputes, as well as intellectual property disputes.

Graeme’s expertise has been recognised by Doyle’s Guide and Best Lawyers in Insolvency and Restructuring.

Commenting on Graeme’s appointment, Managing Director Andrew Johnson said:

"His depth of experience, technical expertise and practical approach to complex commercial and insolvency matters align strongly with the way we work with our clients."

Graeme said:

"I’m very pleased to be joining AJ & Co at an exciting stage in its growth. The firm’s strong reputation for practical, commercially focused advice closely aligns with my own approach, and I look forward to contributing to the continued growth of the team."

Graeme’s appointment further strengthens AJ & Co’s Litigation & Dispute Resolution capability and reflects the firm’s continued investment in experienced practitioners who provide strategic, practical and commercially focused advice to clients across Australia.