Rigby Cooke Lawyers appoints new commercial litigation and insolvency partner, Julie Callea-Smyth

11 June 2024

Rigby Cooke Lawyers is delighted to announce the recent appointment of Julie Callea-Smyth, Partner in our Litigation & Dispute Resolution and Insolvency & Reconstruction practices.

Julie brings over 30 years’ experience specialising in complex litigation and dispute resolution, and has acted for small-to-medium enterprises through to major corporate clients, leading banks and financiers, insolvency practitioners, accountants and property developers.

Julie has extensive experience in managing commercial/contractual disputes, fraudulent transactions, insolvency/bankruptcy proceedings, property and leasing disputes, and director’s duties. She also has extensive mediation experience, including as an Accredited Mediator, and is a Notary Public.

Bill Karvela, Managing Partner of Rigby Cooke Lawyers, commented:

“Julie is a welcome addition to our Litigation & Dispute Resolution and Insolvency & Reconstruction groups. She brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the firm, having previously headed up the national Banking and Finance team at Thomson Geer for many years and successfully managed her large homegrown litigation team in Melbourne for over 14 years.

“Julie’s reputation and expertise will greatly enhance our commercial litigation and insolvency offering, enabling us to respond to the increasing demand from our commercial and private clients for our services.”

Working alongside Elizabeth Guerra-Stolfa, Lead Partner of our Litigation & Dispute Resolution practice, Julie will lead the firm’s Insolvency & Reconstruction practice.

The Partners and staff welcome Julie and look forward to her continued success at the firm.

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