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In this episode of The Cut, the conversation dives deep into the hidden complexities of insolvency law and what every director, administrator, and shareholder needs to understand before making their next big decision. From a chickpea trading company that triggered a pivotal case to the misunderstood power of subordinated creditors,

In this episode of The Cut, the conversation dives deep into the hidden complexities of insolvency law and what every director, administrator, and shareholder needs to understand before making their next big decision. From a chickpea trading company that triggered a pivotal case to the misunderstood power of subordinated creditors,

While construction continues to dominate Australia’s insolvency landscape, new analysis by Cathro & Partners shows that hospitality and healthcare are now emerging as the next major pressure points, revealing that the nation’s business failures are deepening beyond traditional sectors. Drawing on ASIC insolvency filings and Australian Business Register (ABR) company

While construction continues to dominate Australia’s insolvency landscape, new analysis by Cathro & Partners shows that hospitality and healthcare are now emerging as the next major pressure points, revealing that the nation’s business failures are deepening beyond traditional sectors. Drawing on ASIC insolvency filings and Australian Business Register (ABR) company

In this episode of “The Cut”, the conversation dives into how AI is being used inside law firms, what it’s getting wrong, and the new rules emerging around its use in legal proceedings. Featuring “Jarrod Munro”, Partner at “Cornwalls Lawyers”, this discussion unpacks real examples—from court restrictions to hallucinated legal

In this episode of “The Cut”, the conversation dives into how AI is being used inside law firms, what it’s getting wrong, and the new rules emerging around its use in legal proceedings. Featuring “Jarrod Munro”, Partner at “Cornwalls Lawyers”, this discussion unpacks real examples—from court restrictions to hallucinated legal

Australia’s property market is full of contradictions—capital is abundant, demand is surging, yet developments are stalling. In this episode of The Cut, listeners get an unfiltered look at what’s really holding the sector back, from a mid-market feasibility crisis to the construction insolvency wave that’s shaken the industry. Learn how

Australia’s property market is full of contradictions—capital is abundant, demand is surging, yet developments are stalling. In this episode of The Cut, listeners get an unfiltered look at what’s really holding the sector back, from a mid-market feasibility crisis to the construction insolvency wave that’s shaken the industry. Learn how

In this episode of The Cut, hosted by Simon Cathro, we dive into how payroll compliance has shifted from being just a back-office function to a critical boardroom responsibility. Our guest, Marcus Zeltzer, co-founder of Yellow Canary, explains how technology is transforming payroll compliance—from reactive clean-up to proactive clarity. Even

In this episode of The Cut, hosted by Simon Cathro, we dive into how payroll compliance has shifted from being just a back-office function to a critical boardroom responsibility. Our guest, Marcus Zeltzer, co-founder of Yellow Canary, explains how technology is transforming payroll compliance—from reactive clean-up to proactive clarity. Even

Making informed decisions starts with having the right insights. That’s why Cathro & Partners has developed Cathro Clarity—a powerful, real-time dashboard that reveals the trends, patterns, and regional nuances shaping the Australian insolvency landscape. Why Cathro Clarity? It’s no secret that the insolvency environment in Australia is evolving rapidly. Headlines

Making informed decisions starts with having the right insights. That’s why Cathro & Partners has developed Cathro Clarity—a powerful, real-time dashboard that reveals the trends, patterns, and regional nuances shaping the Australian insolvency landscape. Why Cathro Clarity? It’s no secret that the insolvency environment in Australia is evolving rapidly. Headlines

Litigation finance is reshaping how high-stakes disputes are fought—and who wins. In this episode, Matt Lee from Lindsay Francis Mengen, a specialist in arbitration and former head of Australia’s largest litigation funding operation, shares how litigation funders assess cases, manage risks, and decide whether a claim is worth backing. For

Litigation finance is reshaping how high-stakes disputes are fought—and who wins. In this episode, Matt Lee from Lindsay Francis Mengen, a specialist in arbitration and former head of Australia’s largest litigation funding operation, shares how litigation funders assess cases, manage risks, and decide whether a claim is worth backing. For

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.

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.

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.

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.

In this episode of The Cut, Simon Cathro speaks with Hannah Griffiths from Pinsent Masons. Their discussion provides valuable insights into the complexities of insolvency proceedings, the various types of claims available to liquidators, and the importance of thorough investigations in pursuing these claims. Hannah Griffiths is the head of

In this episode of The Cut, Simon Cathro speaks with Hannah Griffiths from Pinsent Masons. Their discussion provides valuable insights into the complexities of insolvency proceedings, the various types of claims available to liquidators, and the importance of thorough investigations in pursuing these claims. Hannah Griffiths is the head of