David Osborne

David is a partner in KordaMentha’s Restructuring group.

With over 18 years of experience in corporate advisory, David works with clients on formal insolvency, transaction advisory, informal restructuring and distressed M&A. Through his career, he has worked with businesses across a range of industries and sizes, helping their stakeholders navigate complex financial challenges.

David is known for his inclusive, pragmatic, and outcome-driven approach, which allows him to collaborate effectively with clients, creditors, and key stakeholders to position businesses for long-term success.

From his foundations in formal insolvency, David strives to deliver enduring value through turnarounds and restructures.

Significant engagements

• Voluntary administrator of Aurora Metals Group
• Voluntary administrator of New Wilkie Energy Group
• Voluntary administrator of Yeeda Pastoral Group
• Controller of Allegiance Coal’s interests in Telkwa Coal
• Advisor to the Waitsia Joint Venture following the insolvency of Clough, developing the Waitsia Gas 2.0 Project
• Arrium Australia –business sale and bidder due diligence process
• Virgin Australia – buy-side advisor supporting the acquisition
• Receivership of Scott’s Refrigerated Logistics
• Buy-side advisor supporting the acquisition of a Queensland Coal Power Station
• Company-side M&A advisor to a distressed Australia-Pacific wholesale distribution and retail business.