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Director Information Series - The complete guide

16 April 2024 |

Shane Williamson
Partner

Shane Williamson
Partner
Sparke Helmore Lawyers
t: +61 7 3001 9227

Shane is a senior dispute resolution and insolvency lawyer in our Corporate and Commercial team. He assists clients across a range of disputes, always with a focus on commercial outcomes, and has a broad practice in all aspects of insolvency and restructuring.

Nell McGill
Special Counsel

Nell McGill
Special Counsel
Sparke Helmore Lawyers
t: +61 2 4924 7619

Nell is a senior commercial litigator, with over 15 years’ experience in dispute resolution. She has a particular focus on contentious personal and corporate insolvency matters, as well as director and shareholder disputes, and debt recovery litigation.

Director Information Series - The complete guide

The complete guide brings together all ten episodes of our informative Director Information Series.

Commentary, updates, insights

Director liability for contraventions of the competition and consumer laws

18 March 2024 |
In Episode 10, our final episode of the Series, we consider directors being at risk of personal liability for contravening these competition and consumer laws.

Shareholders disputes - Is there such a thing as an amicable breakup?

15 February 2024 |
In Episode 9 we consider that during the life of a company, often what starts as an amicable joint endeavour can sour and disputes arise.

Recognising and dealing with insolvency in your customers

21 November 2023 |
In Episode 8, we discuss the warning signs of financial distress or insolvency to look out for and the steps you can take to insulate your business from the impacts.

Recognising and dealing with financial distress and insolvency in your business

17 October 2023 |
In Episode 7, we consider the concept of insolvency, what corporate insolvency might look like and the steps to identify and manage insolvency when it arises.

Registering security interests on the PPSR

18 September 2023 |
In Episode 6, we discuss the importance of formally registering a security interest on the PPSR as a critical step in protecting your right to enforce a security interest.

Protecting a business' rights and assets when contracting

15 August 2023 |
In Episode 5, we outline the key elements of a contract, explain the terms that comprise the substance of a contract and provide tips on drafting common trading terms.

The rise of ESG: considerations for directors

18 July 2023 |
In Episode 4 we look at the rise of ESG. ESG are important issues for all companies, with the effective management of ESG concerns and opportunities now a key business objective.

Duties of directors

20 June 2023 |
The Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) imposes duties and responsibilities on directors and officers of companies. In Episode 3 of the Director Information Series, we explore the duties of directors.

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Contacts

Shane Williamson
Partner
t: +61 7 3001 9227+61 7 3001 9227
m: +61 437 921 126+61 437 921 126
o: Brisbane

Julien Castaldi
National Practice Group Leader
t: +61 2 4924 7605+61 2 4924 7605
m: +61 403 171 405+61 403 171 405
o: Newcastle

Nick Christiansen
Partner
t: +61 2 9260 2443+61 2 9260 2443
m: +61 404 820 086+61 404 820 086
o: Sydney

Scott McDonald
Partner
t: +61 2 9260 2512+61 2 9260 2512
m: +61 412 868 331+61 412 868 331
o: Sydney

Nell McGill
Special Counsel
t: +61 2 4924 7619+61 2 4924 7619
m: +61 424 201 011+61 424 201 011
o: Newcastle