David Osborne

David is a partner in KordaMentha’s Restructuring group.

He has over 17 years’ experience in corporate advisory, during which time he has developed a broad skillset across formal insolvency, transaction advisory, informal restructuring and distressed M&A.

David has an inclusive, pragmatic and outcome-driven approach and a reputation for deriving creative solutions for clients in distressed situations. 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
• 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
• Buy-side advisor supporting the acquisition of a Queensland Coal Power Station
• Arrium Australia – supporting the business sale and bidder due diligence process
• Voluntary administration of a NT garnet mine
• Buy-side advisor supporting the acquisition of Virgin Australia
• Receivership of Scott’s Refrigerated Logistics
• Company-side M&A advisor to a distressed Australia-Pacific wholesale distribution and retail business.