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 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
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
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
Building a successful practice demands more than technical skill—it calls for relentless commitment, strategic mindset shifts, and the courage to delegate. In this episode of The Cut, host Andrew Blundell sits down with Nick Hitchens, founder of Hitch Advisory, to trace his rise from managing distressed pub sales to advising
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 Keiran Breckenridge and Jonathon Turner from Lander & Rogers about secured creditors and receiverships, a topic not covered in previous episodes Jonathan Turner is a partner at Landers and Rogers, specialising in corporate restructuring, insolvency, and finance. He joined the
In this episode of The Cut Andrew Blundell speaks with Courtney Macdade and Rebecca Dalais from the the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations FEG Recovery Program’s Recovery Funding team. Courtney Macdade is the Acting Principal Government Lawyer in the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations FEG Recovery Program’s Recovery
