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Navigating Chapter 11 Restructurings in Australia: How Important is Recognition?

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In today's globalised economy, local recognition of foreign insolvency proceedings can be essential for the successful implementation of cross-border restructurings. This is particularly relevant in Australia — a popular host...more

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To Appeal or Not to Appeal? Liquidators Could Face Personal Costs Orders

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The Situation: Should liquidators be personally liable for the costs of unsuccessful appeals, without an entitlement to reimbursement by the company or its creditors in relation to those costs? The Conclusion: The general...more

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Court of Appeal overturns Hamersley Iron v. Forge Group Power – set off rights in liquidation restored

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In July 2017, we wrote about the case of Hamersley Iron Pty Ltd v Forge Group Power Pty Ltd (in liquidation) (receivers and managers appointed), in which the Western Australian Supreme Court held that rights of set off...more

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Ask and You May Receive: Equitable Liens, Administrators and Court Directions in Australia

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The Background: The administrators of an Australian auction house and gallery business applied to the Federal Court of Australia for directions to recover in excess of $1 million in fees and costs incurred with respect to...more

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