Ironbridge Legal is pleased to announce that Trevor Withane and Blake Shaw have been named finalists in the Restructuring and Insolvency Partner of the Year category at the 2026 Lawyers Weekly Partner of the Year Awards.
Partner of the Year Awards are regarded as among the legal profession’s most prestigious recognitions for senior lawyers in Australia, with multiple categories across practice areas. Finalists were announced on 16 April 2026, and winners will be revealed at the black-tie gala ceremony at The Star, Sydney.
Trevor, the firm’s founder, was named Lawyers Weekly Restructuring and Insolvency Partner of the Year in each of the past two years. This year’s recognition of both Trevor and Blake in the same category reflects the continued depth and momentum of the firm’s restructuring and insolvency practice.
Blake joined Ironbridge as Partner in 2025, bringing close to two decades of experience acting for insolvency practitioners, directors, financiers and major corporations across Australia. He is known for a hands-on approach and the ability to quickly cut through complex issues.
Commenting on the recognition, Trevor said, “What is most satisfying is not the individual recognition. It is what it says about Ironbridge and the practice we have been building. To see two of our partners recognised in the same category reflects the depth of the team, the quality of the work, and the trust clients continue to place in us on complex and high-stakes matters.
“Blake’s recognition is particularly well deserved. He is an excellent lawyer and has made a significant contribution to the growth of the practice. We have grown quickly, but the focus has remained constant. Build a premium specialist practice, take on difficult work, and continue raising the standard of what we deliver.”
