James Healy

James Healy practises primarily in insolvency, resources and construction disputes.  He has acted for Australian and overseas corporations in major corporate insolvencies, class actions, international arbitrations and investment claims.

He also practises extensively in the areas of director’s duties and corporate governance, oppression proceedings, professional negligence and insurance, personal property securities, shareholder change of board control actions, ASIC investigations and schemes of arrangement.

James is recognised by his instructors for his excellent technical skills and approach to presentation of cases.  Clients regard him as being responsive and focused in the resolution of complex disputes.  He is regularly listed in the legal profession peer review guides in the areas he specialises in.

He is currently the Vice President of the Australian branch of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb).  In September 2017, he completed the Australian Bar Association Advanced Appellate Advocacy Training.

James is a member of the Australian Restructuring Insolvency and Turnaround Association (ARITA); the joint Law Council of Australia and Law Society of WA insolvency and restructuring committee, having been a past chair of that committee; and the Law Council of Australia Construction and Infrastructure Committee.