New appointment expands Hall & Wilcox’s commercial dispute resolution and insolvency practices

Leading independent business law firm Hall & Wilcox has expanded its national Litigation and dispute resolution and Insolvency practices with the appointment of new partner Hector West, who joined the firm on 8 July.

Hector will be based in the Perth office and adds further depth to our national growth in the commercial dispute resolution and insolvency areas. Hector has extensive experience in insolvency and bankruptcy and he also works in general commercial litigation involving PPSA advice and disputes, contractual disputes, tax disputes and shareholder disputes.

Hector’s industry sector specialisation is in the financial services and professional services sectors, acting for a range of clients including insolvency firms, accounting firms, financiers and corporate/commercial clients.

Managing partner Tony Macvean said Hector’s experience would add significantly to the firm’s national capabilities, particularly in the insolvency area.

‘Hector’s skills and knowledge will benefit our clients in navigating any challenges ahead and help them thrive,’ he said.

Partner Graydon Dowd said Hector was a great addition to the national team.

‘Hector brings a wealth of experience with him that will assist our clients around the country. We are looking forward to Hector helping with the continued growth of our national commercial dispute resolution and insolvency practices,’ Graydon said.

Hector said: ‘It is an absolute delight for me to join the energetic and very dynamic Hall & Wilcox team. It will be a pleasure to assist expanding the firm’s national and Western Australian footprint in the dispute resolution and insolvency space, to offer the firm’s extended capabilities to our clients’ benefit.’