Nathan Brunt

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.