Reckoning due for businesses reliant on capital injections

Recently I was approached by a client to consider whether it was possible to call a members’ meeting to and place a company into creditors voluntary liquidation without the involvement of the director. In this particular case, the sole director passed away suddenly leaving the company without a director and

Search warrants are a crucial tool in the enforcement of corporate law in Australia. Under section 530C of the Corporations Act 2001 (“the Act”), search warrants can be issued to facilitate the investigation of company affairs, especially in cases where there is suspicion of misconduct or breaches of the Act.

In July 2024, I discussed the topic of freezing orders with guest Graeme Blank, a seasoned barrister from Blackburn Chambers. The following is a brief snapshot to assist in understanding this process: By understanding the intricacies of freezing orders, both debtors and creditors can navigate the legal landscape more effectively,