Richard Lyne

Richard Lyne is a highly regarded Director at Polczynski Robinson, specialising in commercial, construction, and insolvency litigation. With over 25 years of experience across Australia and the UK, Richard is renowned for his ability to effectively resolve complex litigation matters, particularly those involving intricate financial structures and funding arrangements. His in-depth knowledge of surety and trade credit insurance further underscores his expertise in financial modelling. Richard is a prominent figure in the insolvency sector, frequently presenting at workshops and training sessions for ARITA. His extensive experience encompasses acting both for and against liquidators, receivers, administrators, and trustees. He provides expert advice on a wide range of insolvency issues, from regular voidable transaction claims to high-stakes disputes involving insolvent entities, and actions against directors for breach of duties. Notable cases Richard has worked on include high-profile matters involving Greensill, the Arrium Group, Amerind, Lehman Brothers, and entities within the Allco Group. He has represented clients in all Australian courts, including the Supreme Courts of NSW and VIC, the Court of Appeal in NSW and VIC, the Federal Court, and the High Court. His expertise also extends to construction disputes, handling expert determinations and arbitration processes concerning defective works and increased scope of works claims. Richard holds a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) from Manchester, UK, and is an active member of The Law Society of New South Wales and the Australian Restructuring Insolvency & Turnaround Association. His leadership at Polczynski Robinson, following significant tenures at Polczynski Lawyers and DibbsBarker, underscores his commitment to excellence in the legal field.