David Edney

(02) 9236 8606
dedney@stjames.net.au

Level 6
169 Phillip Street
Sydney NSW 2000

PRACTICE AREAS

Bankruptcy

Commercial

Construction

Contracts

Corporations

Liquidation

Partnership & Joint Ventures

PPSR

Real Property

Receivership

Trusts

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Laws, University of Technology, Sydney

Bachelor of Science in Computing Science, University of Technology, Sydney

Master of Laws in International Arbitration and Litigation, University College, London

IPAA (now ARITA) Insolvency Education Program (1st-placed graduate nationally in 2012)

Called to the Bar: 2018

Admitted to Practice: 2007

Called to the Bar: 2018

Admitted to Practice: 2007

(02) 9236 8606
dedney@stjames.net.au

Level 6
169 Phillip Street
Sydney NSW 2000

PRACTICE AREAS

Bankruptcy

Commercial

Construction

Contracts

Corporations

Liquidation

Partnership & Joint Ventures

PPSR

Real Property

Receivership

Trusts

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Laws, University of Technology, Sydney

Bachelor of Science in Computing Science, University of Technology, Sydney

Master of Laws in International Arbitration and Litigation, University College, London

IPAA (now ARITA) Insolvency Education Program (1st-placed graduate nationally in 2012)

ABOUT

In his 11 years as a solicitor before being called to the Bar in 2018, David was a senior associate in a Doyle’s Guide recognised boutique litigation and insolvency practice. In that capacity, David acted in a wide variety of litigation for corporates, insolvency practitioners, and high net worth individuals.

David has particular experience acting in respect of complex insolvency litigation, including in particular statutory recoveries, security interest disputes, and claims against directors in respect of alleged breaches of duty.  Beyond general insolvency and commercial litigation, David also has experience in disputes arising under the Building and Construction Security of Payment Act, and in respect of disciplinary proceedings against liquidators.

David was formerly President of NSW Young Lawyers the Chair of its Civil Litigation Committee, and in that latter capacity while a solicitor also sat on the Law Society’s Litigation Law & Practice Committee.

RECOGNITIONS

Doyles Guide: 2025
Insolvency Law Barristers