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 (2022-current).
He is also a member of the ASIC Insolvency Practitioner Registration and Disciplinary Committee - Minister's Pool (2021-current; re-appointed March 2024).
The following is a selection of cases in which Sergio has appeared:
Appeals
Commercial / corporations
Corporate insolvency
Personal insolvency
Property
Procedure