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Overview of the pathways for resolving priority disputes under the PPS Act and their key components and implications.

Two cases where litigants have unsuccessfully invoked the PPSA to try and recover money.

This recent decision shows just how costly an incorrect registration on the PPSR can be for a secured party.

The recent Federal Court decision in Southernwood v Brambles Limited (No 3) [2026] FCA 418 reflects an increasingly forensic judicial and exacting judicial approach to the review of boardroom forecasting and disclosure decisions.

Properly drafted contract clauses give significant protections and risk mitigation in asset and share sale contracts. .

On 10 November 2020, the Full Court of the Federal Court of Australia overturned orders made by Justice Lee which required the litigation funder to provide security for costs in two class actions...

An ICO is a fundraising mechanism using blockchain technology (bitcoin or ether) to sell tokens to fund new projects.

2nd in a series of articles to assist in a better understanding of how the PPSA applies to you and how to avoid the pitfalls.

Registrations on the PPSR are relatively simple and generally inexpensive, and offer protection for security interests.

In this article, we identify the top 5 issues under the PPSA which can catch principals and contractors out.

A recent High Court decision demonstrates the importance of drafting a comprehensive assignment provisions in transfer documents.

This article explores five issues to consider when taking over an existing hire business by way of an asset purchase.

In March we advised you about the Queensland Supreme Court decision of Octaviar. The decision has been overturned by the Queensland Court of Appeal.

This recent Federal Court Myer class action was the first judgment in a continuous disclosure shareholder class action.

The recent NAB / ABS insider trading scam has been described as the worst instance of insider trading in Australia.

If your assets are in the possession of another person, familiarise yourself with the PPSA so that you know your rights.

A Queensland Supreme Court ruling reveals a critical gap in PPSA security arrangements: even first-ranking security over 'after-acquired property' may not capture future property or expectancies. The decision in Kirk v Moreton Resources Limited demonstrates how relying exclusively on statutory definitions can leave secured creditors vulnerable when competing against assignments of future benefits, particularly in insolvency scenarios.