“Agility, flexibility and innovation are the keys to a successful restructure.”
David Osborne
About
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 MA. 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.
Expertise
- Insolvency appointments
- Informal advisory and restructuring
- Distressed buy/sell-side MA
- Investigating accountant reviews
- Strategic advisory
Education and accreditations
- Registered Liquidator
- B.ComAcc. (Macquarie University)
- Chartered Accountant
- Advanced Insolvency Law and Practice (USQ)
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 MA advisor to a distressed Australia-Pacific wholesale distribution and retail business
