Navigating the safe harbour for small to medium-sized enterprises

The new safe harbour from insolvent trading is the most significant change to corporate insolvency law since the introduction of voluntary administration. By BEN SEWELL.

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Commercial law: April 2018

Reporting and analysis of the latest commercial law decisions. By ELIAS YAMINE.

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The Montara oil spill class action – time extended for Indonesian seaweed farmers

A Federal Court class action ruling provides an update on considerations that apply to discretion to extend time in the law of limitations. By RICHARD…

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ASIC guidance on cryptocurrency token sales: a ban or sensible regulation?

ASIC has released guidance on Initial Coin Offerings/Token Sales. By MICHAEL BACINA and SINA KASSRA.

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The changing nature of space: future challenges for space law

Space law has not kept pace with commercial and geo-political space developments and complexities. By STEVEN FREELAND.

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The new insolvent trading defence: striking a better balance for creditors and directors

Federal Parliament passed a new defence for company directors for insolvent trading. By ROBERT BOADLE.

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Coming soon: a new misuse of market power prohibition

Firms will now be able to apply to the ACCC to authorise the firm engaging in conduct which might otherwise contravene the law. By KIRSTEN…

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Caution – solicitor on board! Serving on a client’s board of directors

There are real risks when acting as a director on the board of a client’s company. By ELISSA BAXTER.

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A peek into the workings of offshore tax havens

Incorporating through an offshore haven is straightforward and relatively expensive. By BEN SEWELL.

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Liquidator’s remuneration: good news for insolvency professionals

The Full Bench of the NSW Court of Appeal provided clear guidance on how a Court must determine a liquidator’s remuneration under the Corporations Act….

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