Insolvency

Understanding PPSA: Security Interest Vesting Explained

Late last year, I presented an introductory seminar on avoiding vesting of security interests under the…
Key PPSA Insights for liquidators and VAs from the Arita Vic/Tas Conference

On 10 October I had the privilege of speaking at the Arita Vic/Tas Conference. A copy…
Compulsory Share Transfer under s444GA of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth): Key Considerations

Dark economic clouds are on the horizon and insolvency appointments on the rise, and with them…
Understanding Cross Border Insolvency: UNCITRAL Model Law and Key Concepts

In March, I presented on cross-border insolvency at the invitation of Matthew Hicks, partner at Hicks…
Pooled Groups in Corporate Insolvency – Identifying a group where the companies are not related, and passing the no disadvantage test

In March I presented to the Foleys List Commercial Law conference on the subject of pooling…
Commonwealth Response to Whittaker Review: Key Proposed Amendments

In December 2023 I presented a paper with my colleague, Ned Marlow-Weir, on the Commonwealth response…
Statutory demands – setting aside under s 459G – what is a ‘genuine’ dispute or offsetting claim?

Originally posted on Carrie Rome-Sievers, Barrister: When a company is served with a statutory demand it…
Disputing a PPSR Registration – A Practical Guide

In the past few weeks I have had the pleasure to present to the PPSA masterclass…
PROBLEMS RAISED BY UNCOLLECTED GOODS UNDER THE PPSA

When landlords or bailees take possession of uncollected goods, they may be exposed to loss of…
Case Note: Re Holdco and Intangible Property under the PPSA

The Federal Court holds that intangibles are capable of being subject to a security interest McCallum,…
PPSA Case Law Update – 2021

Last week I delivered an update on developments in PPSA case law to an audience at…
First Part 5.3B Restructuring Appointment

Not just one, two in fact. It’s only taken 6 weeks for the first appointment of…