When a company goes into external administration — whether voluntary administration, liquidation, or a deed of company arrangement — directors, creditors, and other interested parties
ASIC can ban you from managing any corporation in Australia for up to 5 years — or longer. This guide explains the grounds, process, show cause notices, and how directors can respond.
A personal guarantee is one of the most significant legal commitments a director can make. You sign on behalf of your company every day —
Miss a limitation period and your claim dies — regardless of its merits. This guide explains the key deadlines for Queensland commercial disputes and what to do if you are running out of time.
The Full Federal Court has confirmed that freezing orders can extend to discretionary trust assets where the judgment debtor is a beneficiary and appointor who exercises extensive control over the trust. What the Filippini v Keystone [2026] FCAFC 71 decision means for Brisbane creditors, directors, and business owners.
A creditor owed $4,000 or more can apply to wind up an Australian company. Here is how the process works under the Corporations Act, when it makes sense, and what risks creditors need to understand.
Most directors understand the fundamental principle: a company is a separate legal entity. The company carries the risk, not you personally. Except when it doesn’t.
The corporate trustee structure is one of the most common arrangements in Australian commerce and estate planning — a company is incorporated solely to act
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Voluntary administration explained: understand the process, timeline, key decisions and options available under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth). Practical guide for Australian directors and creditors.
When a Queensland homeowner hires a licensed builder and something goes wrong — the builder becomes insolvent, abandons the job, or refuses to fix defective
From 1 July 2026, Australian lawyers must verify the identity of clients and conduct due diligence on commercial transactions. Here is what Queensland business owners and directors need to know before the deadline.
