Mary Jeffries

Special Counsel

With over 20 years’ experience in commercial litigation and insolvency, Mary is a widely recognised and trusted solicitor acting across multiple Australian jurisdictions and courts. She possesses a deep and practical understanding of the intricacies of commercial law, drawing on her extensive background to deliver strategic, practical and results-focused legal solutions.

Mary’s experience spans a broad spectrum of commercial disputes, including debt recovery, complex director and shareholder disputes and contractual claims. She is adept at managing contentious matters from pre-litigation advice and negotiations through to trial and enforcement.

In the field of insolvency, Mary’s experience is comprehensive. She regularly acts for liquidators, bankruptcy trustees, directors and creditors in both contentious and non-contentious matters, providing guidance on asset realisation, creditor claims, insolvent trading, preference recoveries, directors’ duties, small business restructures and personal insolvency agreements.

Mary adopts a commercial and cost-effective approach in every matter she handles, recognising the importance of practical outcomes to her clients’ business and personal interests. She is known for her clear, responsive communication and unwavering dedication to achieving the best possible results, whether through negotiated settlements or robust representation in court. Clients value Mary’s ability to cut through complexity, her strategic insight and her proactive attitude.