Case law
Condor Blanco – three useful propositions
This decision in Condor Blanco Mines Ltd [2016] NSWSC 1196 is important for three propositions: In general, it is not part of …
The right to vote out under-performers – liquidators, politicians and ICAC
Insolvency practitioners are to be the subject to the same tenure arrangements as federal politicians, with creditors being able to …
Liquidators’ remuneration further explained …
Obviously with an eye on the ‘controversy’ over how to assess liquidator’s remuneration, at least in NSW, Justice Robb of that Supreme …
A lack of trust in the law of trusts
Joint liquidators had to apply to the court be appointed as receivers and managers of property held by them as …
The Fishman’s non-payment of tax was not dishonest
The Fish Man Ltd was in liquidation. Its director, Mr Hadfield, raised and sold ornamental fish from 14 fish tanks …
Concerns about liquidator misconduct hearings – no lawyer’s quibble
Concerns about the new processes to review the professional conduct of liquidators, and bankruptcy trustees, are discussed in light of …
“when a company enters troubled waters” – the NZ approach to director conduct
While Australia considers how it should re-shape its insolvent trading laws, this June 2016 New Zealand decision illustrates how our …
Liquidators’ perils in jumping the gun ….
A liquidator has been ordered to personally pay the legal costs of a creditor in a liquidation because he jumped …
The Listing of The Halcyon Isle
This concerns maritime liens and the law by which they should be determined when the ship is arrested in Australia. …
Remuneration of liquidators – Sakr Nominees – 1 November hearing
Criticism of inconsistency in judicial decision making in determining the amount liquidators should be paid for the work they do …
