Stefano Calabretta

Stefano Calabretta is a founding Partner of Mitry Emerson Lewis and is widely recognised for his expertise in high-stakes commercial litigation and corporate and personal insolvency and restructuring. He regularly navigates complex, high-value disputes across all areas of commercial law, with a particular emphasis on matters connected to the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth), as well as equity and trusts. With extensive experience in handling hundreds of commercial litigation disputes, Stefano is adept at managing large-scale, multi-party disputes and mega-litigation, often under time-sensitive and strategically delicate conditions. His background includes work at a national mid-tier firm, specialising in litigation and insolvency and restructuring teams, where he provided counsel to insolvency practitioners, major creditors, companies, and directors on some of the industry's most challenging issues. Stefano is celebrated for his strategic insight, technical accuracy, and his consistent delivery of effective outcomes in high-pressure scenarios. His differentiating factor lies in his foresight, identifying risks, opportunities, and critical points before they manifest, thereby securing a competitive advantage for his clients.