Adam Purton
Adam is an experienced commercial litigator. He has a diverse practice and regularly appears in corporations matters, disputes relating to banking and finance, insolvency, equity and trusts, as well as general commercial litigation.
Adam has considerable expertise in corporate and personal insolvency. In addition to extensive trial experience, Adam is commercially astute. He provides holistic advice and strives to achieve the best outcomes for his client both in and out of court.
Prior to coming to the bar, Adam was a solicitor and senior associate at Corrs Chambers Westgarth for nine years. He has considerable experience in advising listed companies and their directors on corporate governance, financial distress, fraud, bribery and corruption.
In addition to his commercial expertise, Adam has experience in Royal Commissions and Inquiries, having advised and appeared for Victoria Police at the Royal Commission into the Management of Police Informants and advised in relation to the Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Serices Industry.
Adam is recommended in Doyle’s Guide for Leading Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution Barristers and Leading Insolvency & Restructuring Barristers. He is also recognised by Best Lawyers in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in Australia in the fields of alternate dispute resolution, insolvency and reorganisation and litigation.
*Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards legislation
Areas of Practice
Cases
- Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Industry (2018)
- Lewis & Templeton & Warehouse Sales Pty Ltd (in liq) v LG Electronics Australia Pty Ltd & Ors (No 2) [2016] VSC 63
- Treasury Wine Estates Vintners Ltd v Garrett [2015] FCA 797
- John Holland Aviation Services Pty Limited v Virgin Australia Limited
- The Treasurer of Vic v Tabcorp Holdings Limited [2014] VSCA 143
- Almond Land Pty Ltd v Geoffjoy Enterprises Pty Ltd & Ors [2014] VCC 196
- Commonwealth Bank of Australia Ltd & Ors v Marsden [2012] VSC 607
- ITC Limited v Timbercorp Limited (in liquidation) [2009] SASC 342
- Brisconnections Management Company Limited, In the matter of Thames Blund Holdings Pty Ltd (In Liquidation) [2009] FCA 626
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.
Adam Purton
Profile
Adam is an experienced commercial litigator. He has a diverse practice and regularly appears in corporations matters, disputes relating to banking and finance, insolvency, equity and trusts, as well as general commercial litigation.
Adam has considerable expertise in corporate and personal insolvency. In addition to extensive trial experience, Adam is commercially astute. He provides holistic advice and strives to achieve the best outcomes for his client both in and out of court.
Prior to coming to the bar, Adam was a solicitor and senior associate at Corrs Chambers Westgarth for nine years. He has considerable experience in advising listed companies and their directors on corporate governance, financial distress, fraud, bribery and corruption.
In addition to his commercial expertise, Adam has experience in Royal Commissions and Inquiries, having advised and appeared for Victoria Police at the Royal Commission into the Management of Police Informants and advised in relation to the Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Serices Industry.
Adam is recommended in Doyle’s Guide for Leading Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution Barristers and Leading Insolvency & Restructuring Barristers. He is also recognised by Best Lawyers in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in Australia in the fields of alternate dispute resolution, insolvency and reorganisation and litigation.
*Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards legislation
Areas of Practice
Cases
- Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Industry (2018)
- Lewis & Templeton & Warehouse Sales Pty Ltd (in liq) v LG Electronics Australia Pty Ltd & Ors (No 2) [2016] VSC 63
- Treasury Wine Estates Vintners Ltd v Garrett [2015] FCA 797
- John Holland Aviation Services Pty Limited v Virgin Australia Limited
- The Treasurer of Vic v Tabcorp Holdings Limited [2014] VSCA 143
- Almond Land Pty Ltd v Geoffjoy Enterprises Pty Ltd & Ors [2014] VCC 196
- Commonwealth Bank of Australia Ltd & Ors v Marsden [2012] VSC 607
- ITC Limited v Timbercorp Limited (in liquidation) [2009] SASC 342
- Brisconnections Management Company Limited, In the matter of Thames Blund Holdings Pty Ltd (In Liquidation) [2009] FCA 626
Qualifications & Memberships
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.