Restructuring and insolvency

Federal Court says sole director could not present corporation’s case objectively, independently

Federal Court says sole director could not present corporation’s case objectively, independently

Ruling notes he was experienced in self-representing himself in proceedings

Federal Court hands liquidator more time to chase $226m gold trader collapse

Federal Court hands liquidator more time to chase $226m gold trader collapse

Court rejects director’s bid to block the order over the timing of the tax debt

Full Federal Court shuts down liquidator-style claim over routed director payments

Full Federal Court shuts down liquidator-style claim over routed director payments

Flow of value alone won’t cut it – Full Court demands altered legal rights to trigger s 588FDA

NSW Supreme Court orders payment of funds to successful party in ‘long and tortuous litigation’

NSW Supreme Court orders payment of funds to successful party in ‘long and tortuous litigation’

Underlying case before Civil and Administrative Tribunal asserted defective building work

Federal Court lets liquidator serve documents on company director in Singapore

Federal Court lets liquidator serve documents on company director in Singapore

Ruling notes importance of production, examinations in Australian insolvency law

Mills Oakley adds partners Sarah Fountain, Chris Brodrick, Jonathan Ivanisevic

Mills Oakley adds partners Sarah Fountain, Chris Brodrick, Jonathan Ivanisevic

Three lateral hires join insurance, commercial disputes and insolvency groups