Unreasonable Director-Related Transactions: What They Are and How to Defend Them
Most voidable transaction claims require a company to have been insolvent at the relevant time.
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Being Oppressed as a Shareholder: What Section 232 Actually Lets You Do
Section 232 of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) is one of the most frequently invoked provisions in commercial litigation in Australia.
A Restraint Clause Is Only As Good As the Injunction Enforcing It
A former employee started at your competitor three days ago. They have taken client contacts, industry relationships, and institutional knowledge that took years to build.
How to Build a Professional Negligence Claim That Actually Succeeds
Your adviser made a mistake and you suffered a loss. That combination feels like it should be enough. It is not.
PPSA: Protecting Your Security Interest Before a Customer Becomes Insolvent
A retention of title clause in your supply contract says you own the goods until you are paid. Your customer becomes insolvent.
Insolvent Trading: When a Company’s Debts Become a Director’s Personal Problem
Section 588G of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) creates one of the most significant, and most commonly
Insolvent Trading Defences: Every Option Beyond Safe Harbour
Safe harbour under section 588GA of the Corporations Act gets most of the attention because it is the most flexible and commercially oriented of the available defences.
Freezing Orders: How to Obtain One, and How to Challenge One
A freezing order — also called a Mareva injunction — is one of the most powerful pre-judgment remedies in commercial litigation.
Family Provision Claims in Queensland: The 9-Month Deadline and What You Need to Know
An estate has been distributed, or is about to be. You believe you should have received more — or anything at all.
Personal Liability of Directors for Company Debts: Every Mechanism You Need to Know
The separate legal personality of a company is one of the most fundamental concepts in Australian corporate law.