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View All2024 ARITA National Conference - Paul McQuade KC speaking
Paul McQuade KC — Corporate Insolvency & Bankruptcy
The 30th Anniversary National Conference is taking place 10-12 April 2024 at The Langham Gold Coast. The conference is the leading event for professionals working in the Australian Insolvency and Turnaround sector, with presentations delivered by industry-leading speakers. Paul McQuade has been invited to speak at the following event: Balancing…
QYL x Level Twenty Seven CPD 11 Oct: Dealing Effectively & Ethically With Experts
Sam McCarthy, Bianca Kabel — Arbitration, Building & Construction, Corporate Insolvency & Bankruptcy, Professional Negligence, Resources & Energy
Co-hosted by Queensland Young Lawyers (QYL) and Level Twenty Seven Chambers, 'Dealing Effectively & Ethically With Experts' will be facilitated by Sam McCarthy and Bianca Kabel. This third event in the joint CPD series will provide useful insights and strategies for effectively briefing, communicating with and obtaining reports from experts…
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View AllExtending The Limitation Period On Bringing Applications For Statutory Compensation
23-4-24 / Paul McQuade KC — Corporate Insolvency & Bankruptcy, Corporations
Paul McQuade KC comments on the judgment of Binqld Finances Pty Ltd (in liq) v Binetter [2024] FCA 361 in relation to the scope of the Corporations Act 2001 and whether the limitation period for commencing a claim can be extended. You can read the article here.
Dealing Effectively & Ethically with Experts
12-10-23 / Sam McCarthy, Bianca Kabel — Building & Construction, Commercial Equity, Corporate Insolvency & Bankruptcy, Resources & Energy
Co-hosted by Queensland Young Lawyers (QYL) and Level Twenty Seven Chambers, ‘Dealing Effectively & Ethically With Experts’ was a presentation and Q & A facilitated by Sam McCarthy and Bianca Kabel. This third event in the joint CPD series provided useful insights and strategies for effectively briefing, communicating with and obtaining reports from experts…
The "momentous" UK Supreme Court Decision on Directors Duties in Respect of Creditors' Interests You Need to Know About
12-12-22 / Paul McQuade KC, David Chesterman KC, Matthew Jones KC — Corporate Insolvency & Bankruptcy, Corporations
According to Lord Reed, the issues on appeal in BTI 2014 LLC v Sequana SA [2022] UKSC 25 “go to the heart of our understanding of company law, and a considerable importance to the management of companies”. The decision concerns the fiduciary duty of directors to act in good faith in the…
Recent Cases
View AllMcFarlane as Trustee for the S McFarlane Superannuation Fund v Insignia Financial Ltd (No 2) [2024] FCA 356
11-4-24 / Michael Hodge KC — Corporations, Corporate Insolvency & Bankruptcy
Michael Hodge KC (leading Mr C Conde) appeared for applicant, instructed by Shine Lawyers.
Park v Monreacon Pty Ltd & Ors [2024] QSC 44
22-3-24 / Matthew Hickey OAM, Hannah Lilley — Corporations, Corporate Insolvency & Bankruptcy
Matthew Hickey OAM and Hannah Lilley appeared for the second to tenth respondents, instructed by James Conomos Lawyers.
CIP Group Pty Ltd v Watters in his capacity as receiver and manager of GGPG Pty Ltd [2024] FCAFC 5
7-2-24 / Michael May — Corporations, Corporate Insolvency & Bankruptcy
Michael May (led by Mr J McKenna KC with Ms L Gamble) appeared for the respondents, instructed by Thynne + Macartney.