Nathan Brunt is an experienced Australian Legal Practitioner with over two decades of expertise in insolvency, lending enforcement, and debt collection. Throughout his career, Nathan has worked closely with lenders, creditors, liquidators, and trustees in bankruptcy, offering invaluable insights and solutions for businesses and individuals in financial distress. He draws on a wealth of experience across diverse industries and a variety of commercial and legal challenges, making him a sought-after advisor for business owners facing difficulties. Currently, Nathan leads RAN Advisory & Law as Principal, where he collaborates with specialists in accounting and business management to help clients manage and recover from financial and operational challenges. His approach combines legal acumen with strategic planning to provide tailored, commercial solutions that address each client's specific needs. Previously, as Principal of Nathan Brunt Consulting, he focused on delivering strategic guidance across the insolvency and credit sectors, assisting small businesses and individuals with complex financial and commercial challenges. His expertise has been honed further during his tenure as a Partner at Sterling Debt Advisory, where he developed strategic plans and negotiated favourable outcomes for clients under financial pressure. Nathan has also held senior positions at notable firms such as Rigby Cooke Lawyers, Piper Alderman, and DJ Partners, where he specialised in advising insolvency practitioners and banks in various capacities. At HWL Ebsworth Lawyers, Nathan represented major banks in civil litigation, while at Liberty Financial, he managed litigation across multiple jurisdictions. His legal journey includes roles as a Senior Associate at Russell Kennedy, where he engaged in banking, finance, and commercial litigation, and as a Solicitor at Macpherson Kelley and Maddocks, further broadening his expertise in diverse legal matters. In the early stages of his career, Nathan served as a Legal Officer in the Australian Army, providing legal advice across various law sectors. Nathan's academic credentials include a Master of Business Administration from ARITA, a Master of Laws from the University of Melbourne, and a Bachelor of Laws from Bond University, complemented by advanced studies in International Human Rights Law at the University of Oxford.
Principal
RAN Advisory & Law
Nov 2019 - Present • 7 years
Principal
Nathan Brunt Consulting
Aug 2017 - Dec 2020 • 3 years 4 months
Partner
Sterling Debt Advisory
Jul 2016 - Dec 2019 • 3 years 5 months
Senior Associate
Rigby Cooke Lawyers
Jul 2016 - Jul 2017 • 1 year
Senior Associate
Piper Alderman
Nov 2012 - Apr 2016 • 3 years 5 months
Senior Partner
DJ Partners
Apr 2012 - Oct 2012 • 6 months
Litigation Associate
HWL Ebsworth Lawyers
Jul 2010 - Apr 2012 • 1 year 9 months
Senior Legal Counsel
Liberty
Dec 2008 - Jun 2010 • 1 year 6 months
Legal Associate
Russell Kennedy
Feb 2005 - Dec 2008 • 3 years 10 months
Solicitor
Macpherson Kelley
Sep 2002 - Feb 2005 • 2 years 5 months
Solicitor
Maddocks
Sep 2001 - Jul 2002 • 10 months
Legal Officer
Australian Army
Sep 1999 - Sep 2001 • 2 years
Master of Business Administration
ARITA - Australian Restructuring Insolvency & Turnaround Association
2016 - 2016
Certificate IV in Celebrancy
The Ryan Group Geelong
2014 - 2014
Master of Laws
University of Melbourne
2003 - 2003
International Human Rights Law Summer Programme, International Human Rights Law
University of Oxford
1999 - 1999
Graduate Certificate of Legal Practice
University of South Australia
1999 - 1999
Bachelor of Laws
Bond University
1998 - 1998
Bachelor of Commerce
Bond University
1997 - 1997
Last checked: 12 Sept 2026 • Checked with Victorian Legal Services Board
