Steven Pateman

Steven Pateman, Solicitor Director, has over 27 years of practice in commercial litigation with a particular focus on insolvency law. His expertise extends to acting for insolvency accountants and financiers, providing significant experience with administrators, liquidators, receivers, and trustees. Steven's knowledge in litigation and insolvency is highly valued in commercial transactions, helping clients avoid issues typically encountered in litigation and insolvency situations. His clientele consists of corporations and high net worth individuals engaged in entrepreneurial ventures, reflecting his ability to apply his comprehensive legal skills across property, construction, corporate, and litigation domains. Steven's experience in large law firms has shaped his understanding of client needs, prompting the establishment of Pateman Legal & Corporate Services/Pateman Legal. This practice has grown rapidly, serving national corporations and commercially active individuals by focusing on personalised and strategic legal counsel. Steven's career includes significant roles such as Partner at Purcell Insolvency Lawyers and Senior Associate positions within notable law firms. Admitted to practice in New South Wales, the Federal Court of Australia, and the High Court of Australia, he holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Economics) and Bachelor of Laws from the University of NSW, along with a Diploma in Advanced Insolvency Law from the University of Southern Queensland. His professional memberships include the Law Society of New South Wales and the Insolvency Practitioners Association of Australia, reflecting his dedication to the legal profession and insolvency practice.