Public Examinations in insolvency administrations – what you need to know

What will the seminar cover?

There is has been an increasing number of corporate and personal insolvencies. This is likely to increase. As the number of administrations increase so do the number of public examinations. Professionals, including lawyers, are not immune from being summoned to appear at an examination or produce documents.

This seminar will explore from the perspective of an applicant and an examinee the examination process.

1. In this seminar you will hear about:
2. The provision of the Corporations Act and Bankruptcy Act that apply and the differences between them.
3. What does the insolvency practitioner or applicant obtain from the examination process.
4. The process of making an application, including requests for documents and practical tips.
5. Applying to set aside a summons, and issues that need to be considered.
6. The examination process and practical tips for applicants and examinees.
7. Legal professional privilege and self-incrimination privilege.

Who should attend?

This seminar is relevant to lawyers, in house counsel, legal advisors and insolvency practitioners.

Presenters

Paul McQuade KC

James Conomos

Venue

In-person (Level Twenty Seven Chambers – Level 27, 239 George St) and Webinar.

N.B. Registering via the form below you are requesting to join online. To reserve an in-person seat, please contact Lucinda Browning here. 

Should you have any questions, please contact Lucinda Browning on +61 7 3008 3927.