Eakin McCaffery Cox

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Sam Pearlman joins Eakin McCaffery Cox 27 October 2023.

Sam is an experienced commercial disputes and insolvency lawyer with specialist experience in the financial services sector. He has held partner roles in Australian mid size law firms and been a director of a law firm owned by a publicly listed mercantile agency. More recently, Sam worked in the Sydney office of a global firm.

Sam has acted for some of Australia's major banking institutions as well as smaller mid- tier and bespoke lenders. He has also acted for many of Sydney's insolvency practices in liquidations and administrations work.

Sam specialises in legal recoveries, whether secured or unsecured loans, claims by insolvency practitioners, insurance recoveries or in larger contractual disputes. Same has considerable court experience over the years and acted in proceedings in all major jurisdictions along the Australian eastern seaboard.

Wherever possible, Sam seeks commercial resolution of disputes in a cost effective and prompt manner so that clients can carry on with their business, rather than be in court.

Sam has been a member of the New South Wales Law Society since 1994 and a councillor with the Australian Institute of Credit Management since 2009. Sam was included in the 2021, 2022 and 2023 editions of Best Lawyers in Australia for Insolvency and Reorganization Law.

David Crane joins Eakin McCaffery Cox

With a career lifetime's experience at MinterEllison (1979–2021) across the full gamut of domestic, government and commercial property law, David is to head the firm's Property Group.

Practice Focus

All aspects of property law

Professional Background

David joins Eakin McCaffery Cox in 2023 with a deep knowledge of and experience in acting for the Australian Government on advice and transactional work both national and internationally for numerous government departments and semi-government agencies. This has included advising on Centrelink premises leasing Australia-wide and documenting numerous embassy and consular premises world-wide. He has advised the Big 4 Australian banks on all aspects of their branch leasing. Optus, Hutchison and Vodafone all used his services and skills on their national mobile telecommunications base station rollouts as have a range of major institutions both as landlord and tenant on landmark Agreements for Lease. David has advised and represented institutional investors, universities, foreign entities and a range of developers acquiring and disposing of commercial, industrial and retail properties.

What clients (and or others) Say About David

"I had the opportunity to collaborate with David on various complex legal matters over the course of 20 plus years. He has consistently demonstrated exceptional legal acumen, unwavering dedication, and a remarkable ability to balance legal expertise with a keen sense of commerciality. David possesses a rare talent for providing practical and effective legal solutions that align seamlessly with clients' business objectives.
One of the most remarkable qualities that sets David apart is his unwavering commitment to timely communication. In a fast-paced legal environment, he consistently ensures that all stakeholders are kept well-informed, responding promptly to inquiries and providing clear and concise updates. This commitment to effective communication greatly contributes to the success of client engagements.
Furthermore, David is not only an experienced solicitor and practitioner but also a remarkable mentor and team player. He has played an instrumental role in nurturing the growth and development of lawyers (and partners) and clients (many of whom remark years later that their skills were honed and developed in the ‘fires’ working with David). His ability to guide and inspire others within the firm reflects his deep dedication to the profession, his team and his clients.

David consistently upholds the highest standards of professionalism and dedication, making him an invaluable asset to any organisation.

I wholeheartedly recommend David as a trusted partner and legal professional without reservation. It has been a privilege to work alongside him, and I have no doubt that he will continue to excel in all his endeavours."

So glad to have attended INTA in Singapore this year. Lots of interesting topics being discussed including AI and ChatGPT
2023 Annual Meeting Live+ - International Trademark Association
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2023 Annual Meeting Live+ - International Trademark Association See you in Singapore! INTA’s 2023 Annual Meeting Live+ will once again bring together the most influential brand professionals from across the globe and industries at the largest gathering of its kind.

Times are changing.

On 28 June 2023, Eakin McCaffery Cox personnel Kerry Sidaway, Partner, Caroline Parker, Special Counsel, and Paul Gavazzi, Consultant, participated in a Lawyers Associated Worldwide Emerging Leaders Webinar with other lawyers from various South East Asian and North American countries.

Paul presented on “Managing law firms in difficult times – an Australian Perspective”.

For full details of the slides, please see https://www.eakin.com.au/news/times-are-changing/


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Times are changing | Eakin McCaffery Cox Lawyers Read about Times are changing at Eakin McCaffery Cox Lawyers in Sydney.

On 29 June 2023, we hosted a seminar for lawyers, clients, and friends of the firm on Cryptocurrencies and Blockchain Technology, presented by Dr. Eric Lim, UNSW’s Crypto Clinic. Following Dr Lim’s presentation, our partner, Belle Lou presented her thoughts on the tokenization of real world assets following her recent trip to Rwanda for the 2023 Inclusive Fintech Forum https://lnkd.in/gyft2kv6
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New Assisted Dying Laws are soon to commence in NSW.

Our most recent note on it is linked

Assisted Dying Laws – NSW - Update | Eakin McCaffery Cox Lawyers Read about Assisted Dying Laws – NSW - Update at Eakin McCaffery Cox Lawyers in Sydney.

Linda Holland’s article on issues to consider in an application for stay of enforcement pending appeal is now available

Breaches of freezing order and payment of substantial dividends relevant to whether stay of enforcement ordered | Eakin McCaffery Cox Lawyers Read about Breaches of freezing order and payment of substantial dividends relevant to whether stay of enforcement ordered at Eakin McCaffery Cox Lawyers in Sydney.

Nelson Arias-Alvarez quoted by News Limited on implications of building company collapses

‘Desperation’: 16 firms collapse in six months It started in the dying days of 2021 – and since then, Australia’s construction bloodbath has been relentless, with at least 16 firms going bust and others now hanging on by a thread.

Pleased to advise that Nelson Arias-Alvarez was promoted to partner of Eakin McCaffery Cox. Read about him at https://www.eakin.com.au/our-team/partners/165-nelson-arias-alvarez.html

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