Creditors’ schemes in the hot seat: the Nine Creditors’ Scheme of Arrangement *

Australia - February 28 2013
On 29 January 2013, the Federal Court of Australia made orders approving the creditors’ scheme of arrangement between Nine Entertainment Group Pty…

Co-authors: Andrew Whittingham, David Clee .

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Penalties imposed on James Hardie officers – what does this mean for officers? *

Australia - November 15 2012
On 12 November, 2012, the New South Wales Court of Appeal handed down its decision on penalties for the non-executive directors and company secretary/general counsel of James Hardie Industries Ltd (JHIL) in the latest decision in this long running litigation.

Co-authors: Andrew Floro, Gail Spark, Joshua Ehrenfeld.

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Experts – not untouchable but respect their expertise *

Australia - August 31 2012
UCL Resources Limited (UCL) alleged numerous defects with the target’s statement lodged by Minemakers Limited (Minemakers), including defects in the valuation of Minemakers’ projects, defects in the methodology applied by the independent expert and a failure to provide balanced disclosure particularly by providing a front cover that focussed solely on the disadvantages of the UCL offer. 

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High Court ruling on James Hardie - some guidance for the accidental officer *

Australia - May 7 2012
The James Hardie civil proceedings have attracted considerable coverage and commentary to date.

Co-authors: Gail Spark.

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Background to the ASIC proceedings *

Australia - May 7 2012
The circumstances surrounding James Hardie Industries Limited's transfer of subsidiaries with asbestos related liabilities to the Medical Research and Compensation Foundation, have received substantial publicity over a number of years.

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