Douglas Bartholomew is a partner with extensive experience advising insolvency practitioners, creditors, debtors, and company directors on all aspects of insolvency, commercial litigation, and debt recovery. Since his admission as a solicitor in 2010, Doug has built his career around managing complex commercial disputes and insolvency matters. Doug has been involved in a diverse range of insolvency proceedings, including winding up and bankruptcy cases, insolvency-related court applications, public examinations, voidable transaction claims, and insolvent trading claims in both State and Federal Courts. Known for his strategic and meticulous approach, he focuses on delivering practical solutions that lead to favourable commercial outcomes in insolvency advice and dispute resolution. Doug also places a strong emphasis on negotiating commercial settlements, adopting a common-sense approach throughout legal proceedings.
Partner
Agility Law Group
Jun 2023 - Present • 3 years 5 months
Associate Director
Agility Law Group
Apr 2022 - Jun 2023 • 1 year 2 months
Director
Paladin Legal
Nov 2017 - Apr 2022 • 4 years 5 months
Associate
Hillhouse Legal Partners
Jan 2012 - Oct 2017 • 5 years 9 months
Bachelor of Laws - LLB, Law
The University of Queensland
2002 - 2008
Last checked: 15 Jan 2026 • Checked with Queensland Law Society
