About Andrew
Andrew Mason is the Principal of the firm, boasting over 20 years of experience in commercial litigation and insolvency. Admitted to practice in 1990, Andrew merges the commercial imperatives of his clients with a practical application of the law, striving for the most favourable outcomes. His depth of understanding in corporate governance and management issues, gained through extensive exposure in insolvency and litigation, positions him uniquely to offer pragmatic and commercial solutions to intricate litigation challenges.
Andrew's practice primarily operates within the superior courts, yet his expertise extends to various tribunals, including those now unified under the State Administrative Tribunal. His proficiency with the Personal Property Securities Act 2009 (Cth) and contractual claims reinforces his reputation in the legal community.
Notably, Andrew served as the acting solicitor for the liquidator in the Geneva Finance collapse litigation, one of the most extended and complex insolvency recovery actions in Western Australia's history, achieving a successful settlement in the principal litigation in 2009. His role as an external advisor in the Bell Group litigation further underscores his proficiency in handling significant insolvency matters.
Andrew has represented a wide range of insolvency practitioners across Perth, engaged in substantial cases such as the Great Southern Finance litigation and Bond family litigation, and managed various high-profile litigation and disputation for affluent individuals. He also handled complex matters such as the Bass Strait pipeline joint venture disputation and major class action proceedings in the Federal Court of Australia.
With qualifications from the University of Western Australia, including a Bachelor of Jurisprudence and Bachelor of Laws, Andrew is a respected member of The Law Society of Western Australia and the Restructuring & Insolvency Network WA. His focus on insolvency, restructuring, turnaround, dispute resolution, and litigation marks him as a formidable presence in the legal landscape.
