Alex Nicol

Alex Nicol serves as the Managing Principal at Aitken Partners, bringing a wealth of knowledge and expertise in insolvency and litigation. Based in Melbourne, Alex provides insightful and practical legal guidance aimed at achieving optimal results for his clients. With a Bachelor of Laws and Behavioural Neuroscience, his analytical skills and legal acumen are formidable assets in handling complex legal matters. Alex's proficiency in the insolvency domain is extensive, having represented a variety of clients including insolvency practitioners, creditors, directors, and shareholders in intricate administrations, receiverships, and liquidations. His experience encompasses acting for liquidators in high-stakes professional negligence claims and advising on the appointment and operations of insolvency practitioners. His litigation practice is equally robust, dealing with corporate disputes such as professional negligence, shareholder conflicts, breaches of director duties, and business claims. He provides early, pragmatic advice to circumvent the need for litigation, but when court proceedings are unavoidable, he focuses on the critical issues to navigate efficiently through legal challenges. Throughout his career, Alex has achieved significant outcomes, such as negotiating shareholder disagreements, defending claims successfully, and advising on complex voluntary administration matters. At the forefront of large commercial disputes, his role includes guiding liquidators through investigations of directors' conduct and pursuing claims to recover assets and settle unfair preference payments. His previous roles include serving as Director at Aptum and Senior Associate at Johnson Winter & Slattery, where he further honed his expertise in commercial litigation. Alex's broad experience in complex legal issues and his dedication to client service affirm his position as a leading figure in insolvency and disputes law.