Cooper Grace Ward | Australia | 19 Dec 2023
In a recent case, the Victorian Supreme Court said that an accountant ‘would know well that a statutory demand involves strict time frames for…
Corrs Chambers Westgarth | Australia | 23 Nov 2023
In this week’s TGIF, we examine the recent case of Re Eliana Construction and Developing Group Pty Ltd [2023] VSC 639 which considers guarantor…
KHQ Lawyers | Australia | 22 Mar 2023
Industry participants who are close watchers of the different States’ and Territories’ security of payment regimes may have noticed a divergence…
Clayton Utz | Australia | 13 Mar 2023
Liquidators accepting a new appointment will have to think carefully if there's a possibility of disclaiming onerous property as part of that…
The Commercial Bar Association of Victoria | Australia | 6 Feb 2023
The Victorian Court of Appeal has recently held that credit provided under the National Credit Code (“the NCC”) to purchase, renovate or improve…
Herbert Smith Freehills LLP | Australia | 16 Aug 2022
In The Australian Sawmilling Company Pty Ltd (in liq) v Environment Protection Authority [2021] VSCA 294 (Australian Sawmilling), the Victorian…
Clayton Utz | Australia | 11 Nov 2021
A liquidator may disclaim a company's property where it is unsaleable, if it gives rise to onerous obligations, or where the costs to realise the…
Macpherson Kelley | Australia | 21 Sep 2021
The recent decision of Quin v Vlahos [2021] VCSA 205 (Quin) in the Victoria Supreme Court of Appeal has provided important commentary on when third…
Corrs Chambers Westgarth | Australia | 6 Aug 2021
The recent Victorian Supreme Court of Appeal case of Quin v Vlahos [2021] VCSA 205 has clarified when third party funds, such as a sole director’s…
Gadens | Australia | 28 Jul 2021
In Re Dessco Pty Ltd,[1] the Victorian Supreme Court adjourned a winding up application for 50 days to allow time for creditors to vote on a…