“The best way to manage disputes is to stay ahead of them. I think laterally and look for strategic solutions, partnering with my clients to achieve their goals.”
Paul Buitendag, Partner
p.buitendag@cornwalls.com.au
Expertise
Paul is experienced in commercial disputes generally, with a
focus on reconstruction and insolvency. Before joining Cornwall
Stodart, Paul was the Principal of his own firm in South Africa,
where he practised broadly in commercial law. His clients value his
depth of expertise in dispute resolution, and his ability to
deliver commercial outcomes.
He advises liquidators, administrators, banks and creditors on
proof of debt claims, as well as enforcing securities, unfair
preferences, receiverships, commercial transactions, deeds of
company arrangement and insolvent trading.
Paul's expertise extends to debt recovery, schemes of
arrangement and liquidations. He is renowned for identifying cost
effective and commercially sound alternatives to litigation.
Experience
Paul's experience includes:
Pro bono and Community Work
Paul is a supporter of Life Goes On, an organisation that
assists survivors of cancer.
Memberships and Associations
Founding member of the South African Business Network
(Victoria)
Law Society of Gauteng
Qualifications
B Proc (University of Pretoria, South Africa)
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practise
Victoria
Federal Court of Australia
High Court of South Africa