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View AllARITA Qld Division Conference 2025 - Paul McQuade KC speaking
Paul McQuade KC — Corporate Insolvency & Bankruptcy
ARITA's 2025 Qld Division Conference and Dinner is taking place on Wednesday 17 September 2025, at the Brisbane Sofitel. The half-day conference will discuss crucial topics related to the Queensland insolvency space and highlight industry best practices. The session is designed for mid-senior level practitioners to stay up to date…
Upcoming Seminars
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Latest Publications
View AllA Question of Duty
21-6-24 / Paul McQuade KC — Corporate Insolvency & Bankruptcy, Corporations
In the June 2024 Edition of the ARITA Journal, Paul McQuade KC, Dr David Goldman and Jason Bettles consider a recent case brought by a practitioner which raises the question of who IPs owe duties to. The article also highlights the importance of maintaining accurate records. You can read the…
Extending 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…
Recent Cases
View AllWilliam George Trading Pty Ltd v Enhalo En Ltd [2025] QSC 296
11-11-25 / Chris Stackpoole — Corporate Insolvency & Bankruptcy, Corporations
Chris Stackpoole appeared for the respondent, instructed by M Behlau & Associates Pty Ltd. The judgment concerned a statutory served by the respondent to the applicant claiming it was owed $6,368,054.19 AUD by the applicant. The applicant sought to have the statutory demand set aside on grounds that it is…
Australian Pacific Coal Ltd (Receivers Appointed) v M Resources Trading Pty Ltd [2025] QSC 276
28-10-25 / Damian Clothier KC, Jonathan Hohl — Corporate Insolvency & Bankruptcy
Damian Clothier KC and Jonathan Hohl appeared for the respondent, instructed by Corrs Chambers Westgarth. The case involved a dispute over a technical services advisory agreement (TSAA), where the respondent alleged the applicant had not paid consulting service fees of $1,074,006.85 and subsequently issued a creditor’s statutory demand. The applicant…
Deputy Commissioner of Taxation, in the matter of Adgemis [2025] FCA 1218
3-10-25 / Rob Anderson KC, Chris Stackpoole — Corporate Insolvency & Bankruptcy
Rob Anderson KC and Chris Stackpoole, appeared on behalf of the Inspector-General of Bankruptcy, instructed by Sparke Helmore Lawyers. In summary, this case concerned whether a sequestration order should be made against Mr Adgemis. In finding that a sequestration order should be made, the Court held that Mr Adgemis had…
