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Debtors get a rare second chance at a Personal Insolvency Agreement

7 April 2026 | timer
Joint debtors have secured a rare grant of leave to execute a second authority appointing a controlling trustee, in an effort to avoid bankruptcy by way of a personal insolvency agreement.


Unreasonable director-related transactions for the benefit of a director

9 May 2025 | timer
In this update, we explore a decision that is significant for liquidators considering claims for unreasonable director-related transactions when such transactions are said to be 'for the benefit of the director'.


Administrators, take caution! The dangers of acting blindly—Patel v Pleash

4 March 2025 | timer
The outcome of this matter serves as a warning for administrators to ensure they verify that there is a valid basis for their appointment under s 436C of the Corporations Act.


Update - Properly particularised claims for insolvent trading

15 October 2024 | timer
This article updates our article of February 2023 in the matter of Copeland v Murace.


Director Penalty Notices - A blunt instrument

2 September 2024 | timer
The ATO's tool of choice to collect debts owed by small businesses and self-employed Australians is the issue of Director Penalty Notices.


Bankruptcy Law Reform update — balancing entrepreneurial spirit and creditors' rights

11 July 2024 | timer
The Attorney-General this week announced a suite of measures as calls have become louder for further reform.


Court affirms Administrators' right to more time

22 February 2024 | timer
In this decision, the Court accepted an application to extend the Administrators decision-making period under s 443B of the Corporations Act.


Recognising and dealing with insolvency in your customers

21 November 2023 | timer
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.


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