Mitchell Waters

Expertise

Mitch is a Senior Associate in the Melbourne Dispute Resolution and Litigation practice group. He has managed matters to judgment across the Victorian and Federal Courts.

Mitch has an in-depth understanding of court processes and procedure from his time as a judicial associate at the Supreme Court of Victoria.

At the Court, Mitch developed a keen interest in insolvency and in 2018 he consolidated his knowledge by obtaining the Advanced Certification in Insolvency through the Australian Restructuring, Insolvency and Turnaround Association (ARITA).

Mitch has advised a wide range of clients including large corporates, company directors, external administrators and private individuals and as such is uniquely placed to be able to provide tailored legal solutions.

Alternative dispute resolution is an important part of Mitch’s practice and he is well versed in using ADR processes to encourage early settlements where appropriate.

Experience

Mitch’s experience includes:

Commercial Disputes

• acting for directors and officeholders in relation to disputes regarding breaches of fiduciary duties and shareholder oppression claims. 

Insolvency

• advising receivers, administrators and liquidators on recovery actions and obtaining orders for remuneration on behalf of a liquidator.

Property & Real Estate

• representing Australia’s largest retail and commercial landlords in litigious disputes and resisting applications made against them by external administrators
• acting for an acquiring authority on all aspects of the compulsory acquisition of land.