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1. Introduction

Disputed high‑value commercial debts are an unavoidable reality for many businesses. Where sums of £100,000.00 or more are outstanding, commercial debt recovery is rarely just about non‑payment: cashflow, risk exposure, and leverage are all in play.

Introduction

A recent decision of the Supreme Court of Western Australia considered an application under Section 444GA of the Act where Administrators of a Deed of Company Arrangement sought leave to transfer the shares of an insolvent company to in circumstances where that transfer of shares would result in a return to shareholders of the insolvent company which the court referred to as “unique”.

A statutory demand is a formal notice under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) (Act) requiring a company to pay a debt or provide security within a prescribed timeframe. Ignoring it can have serious consequences, including insolvency proceedings. In an era of digital communication, can a statutory demand be validly served by email?

What does the law say?

Introduction

The Federal Court’s recent decision in Victor Saw Seng Kee (as joint liquidator of London Biscuits Bhd (in liquidation)) v Wong Weng Foo & Co & Anor and other appeals [2026] 2 MLJ 23 is a definitive judgment and an important authority for insolvency practice in Malaysia.

This article is part of a series exploring court actions available under the Companies Act (Chapter 386 of the Laws of Malta). Each article gives a practical overview of a specific legal remedy or procedure involving court supervision; outlining when it applies, the steps required, and the purpose behind it. It is intended as a useful reference point rather than an in-depth academic analysis.

[2026] EWHC 819 (Ch)

InstaGroup makes insulation materials and subcontracts the installation of those materials to third parties, such as Northwest, who entered into creditors’ voluntary liquidation in August 2025. Mr Stansfield was a director of Northwest from 27 August 2008 until 19 April 2022. InstaGroup alleged that Northwest breached an agreement dating from 2013, and claimed over £3 million against Northwest. InstaGroup made a claim against Mr Stansfield based on the terms of a Guarantee entered into in 2008.