Tim Sargeant has joined Madison Marcus as a Partner, bringing more than 20 years of experience in commercial litigation and corporate insolvency to the firm.
A highly experienced disputes lawyer, Tim advises businesses, private clients and insolvency practitioners across complex commercial and civil disputes, corporate insolvency matters, finance defaults and enforcement proceedings.
His appointment further strengthens Madison Marcus’ commercial litigation capabilities, adding significant experience across disputes, insolvency, asset recovery and financial enforcement.
More Than 20 Years of Commercial Dispute Experience
Tim brings more than two decades of experience advising and representing clients in commercial and civil matters.
Having gained extensive experience at leading law firms, Tim has developed a practice centred on resolving complex disputes while remaining focused on the broader commercial consequences for his clients.
Commercial disputes can affect far more than the immediate legal issue. Cash flow, business relationships, assets, financing arrangements and the future direction of a company can all be at stake.
Tim works closely with clients to understand those wider considerations before developing a strategy designed to protect their position and achieve a commercially sensible outcome.
Commercial Litigation and Dispute Resolution
Tim advises clients across a broad range of commercial litigation and dispute resolution matters.
His experience includes contractual disputes and claims and defences arising under the Corporations Act, as well as complex matters involving businesses, directors, creditors and other stakeholders.
Where appropriate, Tim assists clients in pursuing alternative dispute resolution to resolve matters efficiently and avoid unnecessary litigation.
Where proceedings become necessary, he provides strategic advice focused on the strength of the client’s legal position, their commercial exposure and the most effective pathway towards resolution.
Corporate Insolvency and Restructuring Expertise
Tim also brings significant corporate insolvency experience to Madison Marcus.
He has acted for insolvency practitioners and private clients across insolvency-related matters, including advising administrators and liquidators throughout formal insolvency processes.
This experience enables Tim to advise on disputes where insolvency, creditor rights, corporate structures, asset recovery and enforcement overlap.
For clients facing financial distress or dealing with an insolvent counterparty, his combined litigation and insolvency expertise provides a valuable perspective on both immediate legal options and broader recovery strategies.
Finance Defaults, Securities and Asset Recovery
Tim’s practice encompasses:
- Commercial Litigation
- Contractual Disputes
- Corporate Insolvency
- Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Corporations Act Claims and Defences
- Finance Default Proceedings
- Recovery and Enforcement of Securities
- Appointment of Receivers
- Realisation and Recovery of Assets
- Mortgagee Sales
- Advice to Administrators and Liquidators
- Insolvency-Related Advice to Private Clients
This combination of litigation, insolvency and enforcement experience allows Tim to advise across the different stages of a commercial or financial dispute.
Strengthening Madison Marcus’ Commercial Litigation Practice
Tim’s appointment adds further depth to Madison Marcus’ commercial litigation and insolvency capabilities.
His extensive experience in disputes, insolvency and financial enforcement strengthens the firm’s ability to advise businesses, creditors, insolvency practitioners and private clients when complex commercial issues arise.
Tim also brings a strongly commercial approach to dispute resolution. He recognises that litigation is rarely an end in itself and that the strategy adopted must make sense when measured against the value at stake, prospects of recovery, cost of proceedings and wider business objectives.
Why Clients Choose Tim Sargeant
Clients turn to Tim Sargeant for commercial litigation and corporate insolvency matters because of his depth of experience, strategic judgement and practical approach.
With more than 20 years advising on disputes, insolvency and enforcement, Tim understands how quickly commercial problems can escalate and the importance of developing a clear strategy early.
Whether advising on a contractual dispute, acting in complex commercial litigation, assisting an insolvency practitioner or pursuing the recovery of secured assets, Tim focuses on protecting his clients’ interests and achieving commercially effective outcomes.
Tim’s appointment as Partner represents a significant addition to Madison Marcus and further strengthens the firm’s commercial litigation and insolvency offering.
