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Canada's announcement about SOE investment is a timely reminder that there is no monopoly on securing Chinese capital.

Chinese outbound M&A in 2016 is likely to continue to focus on acquisitions of mature businesses in developed countries.

Recent case where a request for an extension that would have been filed if not for COVID.

The proponent of a DOCA, an attempt to save the company, should be allowed to vote as a creditor in favour of the DOCA.

Discusses the circumstances in which one will be regarded as a de facto director & the duties owed to creditors when facing insolvency.

Recent case - circumstances in which a person will be regarded as a De Facto Director & the duties owed to creditors when facing insolvency.

In recent case the court declined to appoint a special purpose liquidator to pursue claims available to the company.

Discusses recent case where the court declined to appoint a special purpose liquidator to pursue claims available to the company.

There is a distinct procedure, when enforcing a statutory entitlement to progress payments under construction contracts.

The Court ordered the company director to be joined to the claim and indemnify the company for exposure to a costs order.

An insolvency exclusion in a D&O policy did not exclude claims against directors of a company under administration.

Examines the challenges that liquidators face in convincing a court to grant a pooling order.

The appointment of this administrator was ruled invalid, void and of no effect, because it was for an improper purpose.

There was insufficient evidence to order a wind up, under Corporations Act section 459P or on just and equitable grounds.

Discussion about recent case where a liquidator sought approval for his remuneration under Sch 2 of the Corporations Act.

When considering the wording of a DOCA, ensure that the DOCA clearly specifies the claims that are extinguished by it.

Liquidators must act promptly when applying for an extension of time to commence proceedings for voidable transactions.