Reid Bettridge

Reid Bettridge is a seasoned legal professional and partner at B2B Lawyers, based in the Greater Melbourne Area. With over a decade of experience in the legal sector, Reid specialises in handling complex commercial, corporate, logistics, and marine matters, both contentious and non-contentious. His expertise extends to dispute resolution and commercial litigation, providing comprehensive advisory services to clients. Reid is highly regarded for his work in banking and insolvency, often advising clients and insolvency practitioners on a range of issues including lending defaults, asset recovery, and insolvency proceedings. His extensive experience includes acting on high-profile class actions, such as those related to the 2009 Victorian Bushfires and the APL Sydney pipeline rupture, as well as advising on the 2010 Queensland flood representative proceedings. Prior to his current role, Reid served as a Senior Associate at Holman Fenwick Willan LLP, where his focus was on international banking, energy, trade, commodities, logistics, and shipping sectors. He handled various multi-modal transport and shipping matters, including cargo claims and oil pollution cases. Reid's foundational years as a solicitor with Gadens honed his skills in the legal realm. He holds dual degrees in Commerce and Law from the University of Melbourne, specialising in Finance and Management, which underpin his strategic approach to legal challenges. Reid’s vast expertise, from class actions to maritime law, underscores his reputation as a trusted legal adviser committed to achieving optimal outcomes for his clients.