Cathro & Partners grows national presence with Melbourne office

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A recent survey from the Turnaround Management Association and KordaMentha warned that over 90% of industry professionals expect the Australian economy to slip into recession within the next two years. In its slipstream, insolvencies are expected to rise further.

A recent survey from the Turnaround Management Association and KordaMentha warned that over 90% of industry professionals expect the Australian economy to slip into recession within the next two years. In its slipstream, insolvencies are expected to rise further.

“There’s demand for our expertise in Melbourne, but we needed to identify the right people to lead the business there first,” said Cathro. “We’re delighted to have appointed David Mutton and Jordan Lai.”

Appointed a Principal at Cathro & Partners, David Mutton has 15 years of experience in advisory and external administration. A registered liquidator, chartered accountant and a member of the Australian Restructuring Insolvency & Turnaround Association, his expertise includes financial viability and monitoring, restructuring, debt forgiveness, renegotiation and dispute resolution.

Meet Chris Bergin – New Principal at Cathro & Partners, Melbourne

We’re pleased to welcome Chris Bergin to Cathro & Partners. Joining the team in February 2025, Chris brings with him 18 years of experience across a broad spectrum of corporate and personal insolvency matters. His background includes work in voluntary administration, receiverships, liquidations, safe harbour advisory, and complex restructuring assignments.

Understanding Section 588FP of the Australian Corporations Act 2001: Security Interests in Favor of Company Officers

Section 588FP of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) addresses the validity of security interests granted by a company to certain related parties, particularly its officers. This provision is designed to prevent company officers from securing personal advantages over other creditors, especially in the period leading up to an external administration.

Insights into Invalid Insolvency Appointments and Appointees Remuneration

When a business faces insolvency, one of the most overlooked yet critical aspects is ensuring that administrators and receivers are legally and correctly appointed. In this episode of The Cut, expert insolvency lawyer Nick Christiansen from Sparke Helmore joins the conversation with host Simon Cathro, to break down valid vs.

Cathro & Partners grows national presence with Melbourne office

cathro

A recent survey from the Turnaround Management Association and KordaMentha warned that over 90% of industry professionals expect the Australian economy to slip into recession within the next two years. In its slipstream, insolvencies are expected to rise further.

Meet Chris Bergin – New Principal at Cathro & Partners, Melbourne

Understanding Section 588FP of the Australian Corporations Act 2001: Security Interests in Favor of Company Officers

Insights into Invalid Insolvency Appointments and Appointees Remuneration

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