In Otway (liquidator), in the matter of AMD Freight Pty Ltd (in liq) (No 2) [2025] FCA 1169 the Federal Court of Australia considered an application for termination of a winding up under the Corporations Act brought by the liquidators of AMD Freight Pty Limited (In Liquidation) (Compan

In a recent decision, In the matter of Toys “R” Us ANZ Limited (subject to deed of company arrangement) [2025] FCA 1135, the Federal Court provided important clarification as to its discretionary power to permit the administrator of a deed of company arrangement to transfer share in the company. 

In this article, we examine (1) the new regime for safeguarding of customer funds applying to UK payment and electronic money institutions, (2) the impact these reforms will have on those firms and (3) in particular, the indirect effect the reforms will have on banks holding safeguarded funds and insolvency practitioners who manage the insolvency of a failed payment or electronic money institution.

Inthe matter of Trinco (NSW) Pty Ltd (in liq) [2025] NSWSC 993, the New South Wales Supreme Court found Mr Azizi to be a de facto director of Trinco (NSW) Pty Ltd (in liq) (Trinco) and liable for insolvent trading. Trinco’s liquidator was awarded compensation, payable by Mr Azizi.

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Indonesia’s vibrant business landscape offers substantial opportunities. Nevertheless, there are certain aspects that creditors must be aware of to better protect their interests when local partners or debtors face financial distress. For foreign creditors and investors, understanding the legal mechanisms available when Indonesian counterparties become insolvent or financially unstable is essential.

REVISED INDUSTRY STANDARDS ON “MINIMUM INFORMATION TO BE PROVIDED TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE AND SHAREHOLDERS FOR APPROVAL OF RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS” The Industry Standard Forum (“ISF”), consisting of representatives from ASSOCHAM, CII and FICCI, under the aegis of the Stock Exchanges and in consultation with SEBI formulated the Industry Standards on “Minimum information to be provided for review of the audit committee and shareholders for approval of a rel

Introduction

Introduction

Der Bundesgerichtshof (BGH) stellte mit Urteil vom 18. April 2024 (Az. IX ZR 129/22) erneut klar, dass externe Darlehensgeber wie Banken unter bestimmten Umständen insolvenzrechtlich wie Gesellschafter behandelt werden können – insbesondere dann, wenn ihnen durch vertragliche Regelungen wie Ergebnisbeteiligung und Investitionsvorbehalt eine mitgliedschaftsähnliche Stellung eingeräumt wird.