Adam Purton

Barrister
Adam Purton

About Adam

Adam has extensive experience in commercial litigation, insolvency, banking, securities and bribery and corruption matters. He also has a particular interest in class actions and white collar crime.

Prior to coming to the Bar, Adam worked as a solicitor in the litigation group at Corrs Chambers Westgarth. At Corrs, he advised on complex commercial disputes involving corporate governance and shareholder issues, secured lending and personal property security matters.

Adam has advised clients in connection with foreign bribery investigations conducted by the Australian Federal Police, and has acted for corporate clients in recovery proceedings related to employee fraud.

*Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards legislation

Qualifications

  • BA, LLB (Hons)

Adam graduated from the University of Tasmania in 2007 with a Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Laws with first class honours. Adam completed the ARITA Insolvency Education Program in 2011 with high distinction.

Memberships & Associations

  • Member of the Australian Restructuring Insolvency and Turnaround Association and Transparency International.

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