Dean Alexander Email & Phone Number

Brisbane City, Qld, Au

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

NicholasBlack merged with Rostron Carlyle Rojas in January 2024.Managing Parter of NicholasBlack; now Partner at RCR.Expertise in:1. Insolvency2. Litigation3. Commercial law, business advisory and restructuringVisit the website to read more.www.RCRLaw.com.au

Brisbane, Australia

1) Special Counsel (October 2017 - October 2018)2) Partner (October 2018 - July 2020)Predominant focus in insolvency based litigation and commercial disputes including (though not limited to), insolvent trading, preferential payment claims, uncommercial transactions, illegal phoenix activity, public examinations and other related and/or affiliated causes of action.Conducting and initiating settlements, negotiations and client conferences to resolve matters without the need for Court action. Initiating and advocating for appeals and cross-applications concerning Judgments against Clients. Drafting pleadings and conducting matters in respect to corporate and commercial litigation matters including but not limited to breaches of contract, injurious falsehood, franchise disputes, financial planning, business acquisitions, debt recovery and international trade/commercial disputes. Drafting legal documents including but not limited to letters of demand, leases, Court Applications, affidavits, statements and contracts. Partnership disputes and shareholder oppression actions.Running large-scale matters.

Brisbane, Australia

1) Associate (September 2016 - November 2017)Predominant focus in insolvency based litigation and commercial disputes including (though not limited to), insolvent trading, preferential payment claims, uncommercial transactions, illegal phoenix activity, public examinations and other related and/or affiliated causes of action.Running large-scale matters under supervision of partners across all national offices of the Firm.Managing client files and acting as the primary point of communication between the client and the Firm.

1) Solicitor (November 2013 - November 2014)2) Associate (November 2014 - September 2015)3) Senior Associate (September 2015 - September 2016) - head hunted by Mills OakleyCourt appearances/advocating in the High Court of Australia, Federal Courts (Qld & Vic), Supreme Court of Queensland, the District Court (Brisbane) and the Magistrate Court (Brisbane/Southport). Conducting and initiating settlements, negotiations and client conferences to resolve matters without the need for Court action. Drafting pleadings and conducting matters in respect to corporate and commercial litigation matters including but not limited to breaches of contract, injurious falsehood, franchise disputes, financial planning, business acquisitions, insolvency, debt recovery and international trade/commercial disputes. Winding up proceedings and insolvency matters regarding outstanding debts owed to clients. Managing client files and communicating with the client/s to ensure the matter is being handled as best as possible and under clear instructions.

1) Legal Placement as part of the Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice (April 2013 - July 2013).2) Graduate (August 2013)3) Solicitor (September 2013 - November 2013) - head hunted by Irish Bentley Lawyers November 2013.Drafting pleadings for various corporate and commercial matters.Drafting legal documents including but not limited to letters of demand, leases, Court applications, affidavits, statements and contracts.Conducting and initiating settlements, negotiations and client conferences to resolve matters without the need for Court action.Court appearances in the District Court (Brisbane) and the Magistrate Court (Brisbane).Legal research and case summaries in preparation for Court appearances and/or alternative dispute resolution.

Practice Management Course

Activities and Societies: - Business Planning - Client Service - Costs, Billing and Profitability - Ethics and Responsibility - IT.

Bachelor Of Laws (Ll.B.), Banking, Corporate, Finance, And Securities Law

Activities and Societies: Dean’s List for Academic Excellence – GPA of 84%. Bond University Law Faculty Class Representative/ Professor.

Arita (Australian Restructuring Insolvency & Turnaround Association), Insolvency Education Program (Iep)

The Insolvency Education Program (IEP) is a specialist course that provides a professional qualification for insolvency specialists and is.

Graduate Diploma In Legal Practice

High School Certificate, Legal Studies, Ancient History, English, Information Technology, Mathematics

Activities and Societies: - Captain of Tennis 14A, 15A, Open B