Unreasonable director-related transactions two decades on
A provision born of scandal now casts a long shadow—courts wrestle with its reach and third parties face unexpected liability.
An evolution in practice: the profession in 2025
Three outstanding lawyers. A combined 91 years of experience. Tucked inside a sun-drenched Wollongong studio, the Journal asks for their thoughts on an ever-shifting profession.
Full Federal Court brings an end to the peak indebtedness rule
The Full Federal Court judgment that rung the death knell for the peak indebtedness rule.
Update on recent changes to insolvency law
An essential overview of the national insolvency reforms designed to tackle the economic impact of Covid-19.
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.
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….
The latest developments in Law Society advocacy & law reform: August 2016
The Law Society’s Policy and Practice team brings you a wrap-up of the most important issues of the moment.
Insolvency & incorporated law firms: lessons from Slater & Gordon’s troubles
Rights of clients are upheld by lawyers as part of their legal and ethical obligations. The incorporation of the law firm does not displace this…
The Cape Town Convention and the Personal Property Securities Register
Australia became a party to The Cape Town Convention which came into effect on 1 September 2015. The Convention is designed to facilitate aircraft financing…
The good, the bad and the ugly: pre-pack arrangements and phoenix activity for SMEs
This article considers the line between legal pre-pack arrangements and illegal phoenix activity for insolvent small-to-medium sized enterprises (SMEs). By BEN SEWELL.
The latest from the Federal Court: August 2014
Reporting and analysis of the most notable decisions in the Federal Court. By THOMAS HURLEY.