The PAS Group operates Australian retail brands such as Review and JETS Swimwear, and was placed into voluntary administration in May this year.
A cross-practice ABL team - consisting of partners Leon Zwier, Ben Mahoney and Stephen Lloyd and senior associate Laura Cochrane - acted for the administrators Stephen Longley, David McEvoy and Martin Ford of PwC.
As reported in the press, the sale of PAS Group is expected to save around 1000 Australian jobs. PwC's Stephen Longley commented: "The Australian retail sector continues to face many challenges. We're confident that the ongoing restructure of The PAS Group will place all PAS businesses in the best position to overcome those challenges."
ABL Partner Ben Mahoney said the team was proud of the outcome achieved for PAS Group: "We're so pleased to have been involved in this retail success story and look forward to seeing how the business takes advantage of new opportunities as a result of the restructure".
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