Sergio Freire
QUALIFICATIONS LLB (Hons), BComm
ADMITTED 2002 BAR 2012
CHAMBERS ACK 1915
CLERK CONTACT 03 9225 7999
PHONE 9225 7246
MOBILE 0419 228 164
EMAIL sfreire@vicbar.com.au
LOTE Portuguese
AREAS OF PRACTICE
- Banking and Finance
- Bankruptcy and Insolvency
- Class Actions
- Commercial Law
- Contract
- Corporations
- Equity / Equitable Relief / Trusts
- Guarantees
- Probate / Wills / Part IV
- Schemes Of Arrangement
- Securities
- Trade Practices
ENQUIRIES: dever@vicbar.com.au
Experience
Sergio Freire practises in commercial law. His practice encompasses general commercial, corporations, insolvency, equity and trusts, property, and banking and finance matters.
Before joining the bar, Sergio practised as a commercial litigation solicitor for more than 12 years: at Ashurst Australia in Melbourne (2002-2012) and, before that, at Allens in Brisbane (2000-2002).
A selection of cases in which Sergio has appeared can be seen in the Extended Biography tab (link above).
Sergio holds a Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Laws (Honours Class I) from the University of Queensland.
He has been recognised by Best Lawyers in Australia.
He is a member of the Executive Committee of the Commercial Bar Association.
He is also a member of the ASIC Insolvency Practitioner Registration and Disciplinary Committee - Minister's Pool.
From 25th Oct 2012, liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards legislation.