Atty. Scott Butler

Atty. Scott Butler

Scott is recognised as one of Queensland’s leading and most experienced restructuring and insolvency lawyers. He works with clients, company directors and advisers to analyse the issues and provide a range of options within tight time frames and often under difficult circumstances.

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Profile Summary

About Scott Butler at a glance

Scott Butler 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 Brisbane and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Scott is recognised as one of Queensland’s leading and most experienced restructuring and insolvency lawyers
  • He works with clients, company directors and advisers to analyse the issues and provide a range of options within tight time frames and often under difficult circumstances
  • An expert in distressed turnarounds and restructures, Scott often works collaboratively with other turnaround and restructuring professionals, assisting with and documenting restructures and advising company directors in relation to their duties
  • Advising on all aspects of administration, liquidation, receivership and bankruptcy, Scott combines his industry knowledge with strong technical and dispute resolution skills to provide innovative, commercial and cost-effective solutions
  • Scott is also a respected commercial litigation and dispute resolution expert who has acted in a wide range of commercial disputes for more than 25 years
  • Scott chairs the Insolvency and Restructuring Committee of the Law Council of Australia which regularly makes submissions about proposed law reform and regulatory matters affecting restructuring and insolvency
  • A Fellow of INSOL International and an expert in cross-border insolvency law, Scott regularly presents on cross border matters and is published on a number of restructuring and insolvency matters

Practice Areas Explained

Scott Butler's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Scott Butler 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 Scott Butler

Where is Scott Butler's law office located?
Scott Butler's law practice is located in Brisbane. The firm is Hall & Wilcox. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Scott Butler handle?
Scott Butler focuses on bankruptcy, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in their licensed jurisdictions.
How can I contact Scott Butler for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Scott Butler received?
Scott Butler'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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