About Richard
Richard O'Dea serves as the Principal at Madsen O’Dea, bringing an extensive background in corporate and commercial law. Admitted to practice in 1997, Richard's career began as the managing partner of a sizeable corporate law firm, where he honed his skills in commercial litigation, wills and estates litigation, real property disputes, debt recovery, and insolvency law. His expertise extends to conducting independent corporate investigations and providing governance and risk minimisation advice. Known for his proficiency, Richard often receives referrals from fellow law firms and barristers.
Richard's advisory services encompass guiding liquidators and insolvency practitioners, as well as company directors, creditors, and debtors, in navigating complex insolvency issues. His comprehensive litigation practice addresses disputes involving landlords, tenants, and beneficiaries in deceased estates, alongside resolving commercial disputes for both individuals and small to medium enterprises.
Richard holds a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts with Honours from the University of Adelaide, complemented by a Graduate Certificate in Legal Practice from the University of South Australia and an Advanced Insolvency Law & Practice certificate from the University of Southern Queensland. He remains an active member of several esteemed legal associations, including the Law Society of South Australia and the Australian Restructuring Insolvency & Turnaround Association.
With admissions to the Supreme Court of South Australia, Federal Court of Australia, and High Court of Australia, Richard’s legal acumen has been well-recognised. His leadership roles have spanned various committees and boards, such as his governance work with Norwood Football Club and his directorship with Rowing South Australia. Through his tenure as a partner at both Madsen Rowley and O'Loughlins Lawyers, Richard has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to advancing legal practice in South Australia.
