Wayne Zappia, SC

Wayne Zappia, SC, is a highly regarded barrister with a practice spanning most areas of commercial law. Since his admission in 2004, he has built a formidable reputation for advising and appearing in State and Federal superior courts, both at the first instance and on appeal. Wayne's expertise encompasses insolvency, bankruptcy, banking and finance, corporations law, intellectual property, construction law, equity and trusts, contract law, and personal property securities. His proficiency in these areas is complemented by his adept guidance to external administrators and various stakeholders of financially distressed companies, including directors, financiers, creditors, and landlords, on all facets of corporate insolvency and restructuring. Recognised for his skill and dedication, Wayne has been consistently ranked as a pre-eminent barrister in the junior counsel rankings by Doyle’s Guide. From 2020 to 2023, he was acknowledged for his excellence in Insolvency and Reconstruction and Commercial Litigation in Western Australia. In the following years, he ascended to being listed as a market leader in Insolvency and Reconstruction and maintained his pre-eminent status in Commercial Litigation. Wayne holds a Bachelor of Science (Honours) and a Bachelor of Laws (Honours), which underpin his analytical and legal acumen. His practice is further affirmed by a liability limitation scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation, ensuring the highest professional standards in his legal services.