Atty. Katherine Payne

Atty. Katherine Payne

Katherine’s primary expertise is in corporate insolvency, the PPSA, contractual disputes, misleading and deceptive conduct, and building and construction litigation in an insolvency context. Katherine partners closely with her clients to achieve their best strategic outcome efficiently and effectively.

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Profile Summary

About Katherine Payne at a glance

Katherine Payne is a bankruptcy and litigation attorney, practicing at Hall & Wilcox. Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Insolvency and Reorganization Law (2027) and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation (2027). Serands clients in Melbourne and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Katherine’s primary expertise is in corporate insolvency, the PPSA, contractual disputes, misleading and deceptive conduct, and building and construction litigation in an insolvency context
  • Katherine partners closely with her clients to achieve their best strategic outcome efficiently and effectively
  • She proactively seeks an early favourable outcome
  • Where this is not available, emphasis on commerciality and strategic decision-making drive her management of formal disputes
  • Katherine’s clients include many well-known insolvency practitioners, advisory accountants, financiers, national and international corporates, suppliers and manufacturers of a variety of goods, and logistics suppliers
  • Katherine regularly publishes articles and presents to clients and associations from a range of sectors, particularly on insolvency issues and regarding the impact of PPSA on their business
  • She has published PPSA: A Practical Guide for Financiers
  • Katherine is also actively involved in the community and is a Board Member of The Song Room, a national not-for-profit organisation which partners with schools to deliver music and arts programs for children in areas of disadvantage

Practice Areas Explained

Katherine Payne's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Katherine Payne handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Bankruptcy & Debt

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Civil Litigation

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Katherine Payne

Where is Katherine Payne's law office located?
Katherine Payne's law practice is located in Melbourne. The firm is Hall & Wilcox. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Katherine Payne handle?
Katherine Payne focuses on bankruptcy, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in their licensed jurisdictions.
How can I contact Katherine Payne for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Katherine Payne received?
Katherine Payne's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Insolvency and Reorganization Law; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation.

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Insolvency and Reorganization Law
- 2027
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation
- 2027

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