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All about vesting risk and the PPSA: understanding and avoiding it.
10/03/2025

All about vesting risk and the PPSA: understanding and avoiding it.

Late last year, I presented an introductory seminar on avoiding vesting of security interests under the PPSA. The seminar was conducted at the Leo Cussen Institute. The basic concepts covered in th…

As of 15 January 2025, I have moved chambers. Most of my colleagues from the old floor have also moved. We are now in ne...
09/03/2025

As of 15 January 2025, I have moved chambers. Most of my colleagues from the old floor have also moved. We are now in new chambers on level 34 of 500 Bourke Street. The new chambers are called Rosanove Chambers. They are named after the first woman to sign the bar roll in this state, Joan Rosanove QC. More about Joan ...

As of 15 January 2025, I have moved chambers. Most of my colleagues from the old floor have also moved. We are now in new chambers on level 34 of 500 Bourke Street. The new chambers are called Rosa…

On 10 October I had the privilege of speaking at the Arita Vic/Tas Conference. A copy of the powerpoint from the present...
27/10/2024

On 10 October I had the privilege of speaking at the Arita Vic/Tas Conference. A copy of the powerpoint from the presentation can be downloaded here: ARITA Presentation - M McKillop PPSA Download The theme was disputes arising over high value plant and equipment under the PPSA. Why do seemingly avoidable disputes arise over millions of dollars of collateral under the PPSA?...

On 10 October I had the privilege of speaking at the Arita Vic/Tas Conference. A copy of the powerpoint from the presentation can be downloaded here: ARITA Presentation – M McKillop PPSA Down…

Some tips for conducting and appearing at mediation: a podcast from Mark McKillop and Michelle Button and accompanying p...
27/08/2024

Some tips for conducting and appearing at mediation: a podcast from Mark McKillop and Michelle Button and accompanying power point.

Mediation – tips on making them more effective, for mediators and participants alike. Includes a podcast discussion and powerpoint presentation.

Registrations on PPSR not ineffective where defect in description not materially misleading
27/08/2024

Registrations on PPSR not ineffective where defect in description not materially misleading

Case Note – Future Revelation Ltd v Medica Radiology & Nuclear Medicine Pty Ltd [2013] NSWSC 1741 It is often the case that an error is made in the ACN, ABN or even name of a party, or in…

One of the most useful tools available to a deed administrator is compulsory share transfer under s444GA of the Corporat...
14/08/2024

One of the most useful tools available to a deed administrator is compulsory share transfer under s444GA of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth), which has been the subject of two recent cases.

Dark economic clouds are on the horizon and insolvency appointments on the rise, and with them the number of DOCAs will trend upward. One of the most useful tools available to a deed administrator …

In March, I presented on cross-border insolvency at the invitation of Matthew Hicks, partner at Hicks Chessell Oakley Wi...
18/07/2024

In March, I presented on cross-border insolvency at the invitation of Matthew Hicks, partner at Hicks Chessell Oakley Williams, Lawyers & Notary. The seminar covered key concepts and the local recognition of the South African liquidation of Mirror Trading, a crypto ponzi scheme. A link to the recognition case and seminar presentation is provided....

In March, I presented on cross-border insolvency at the invitation of Matthew Hicks, partner at Hicks Chessell Oakley Williams, Lawyers & Notary. The seminar covered key concepts and the local …

In March I presented to the Foleys List Commercial Law conference on the subject of pooling in corporate insolvency unde...
07/07/2024

In March I presented to the Foleys List Commercial Law conference on the subject of pooling in corporate insolvency under s579E of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth). See the overheads from the seminar at the link below: POOLING Powerpoint - 1 March 2024Download Why Pool Pooling is the process of administering the affairs of a group of companies as if they were one entity for the purposes of insolvency....

In March I presented to the Foleys List Commercial Law conference on the subject of pooling in corporate insolvency under s579E of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth). See the overheads from the semina…

In December 2023 I presented a paper with my colleague, Ned Marlow-Weir, on the Commonwealth response to Whittaker. Hit ...
05/06/2024

In December 2023 I presented a paper with my colleague, Ned Marlow-Weir, on the Commonwealth response to Whittaker. Hit the download button below for a copy of the paper and accompanying powerpoint. 231206 - Leo Cussen - PPSA ReformDownload 6 DECEMBER LEO CUSSENS - PPSA SLIDESDownload The review was conducted by Bruce Whittaker, an expert on the PPSA closely involved in its creation and a long time partner of Ashurst....

In December 2023 I presented a paper with my colleague, Ned Marlow-Weir, on the Commonwealth response to Whittaker. Hit the download button below for a copy of the paper and accompanying powerpoint…

I evaluate Zoom mediation on its own merits, as an alternative or supplement to face-to-face mediation in the post pande...
14/02/2022

I evaluate Zoom mediation on its own merits, as an alternative or supplement to face-to-face mediation in the post pandemic world....

I evaluate Zoom mediation on its own merits, as an alternative or supplement to face-to-face mediation in the post pandemic world.

This article by my colleague Carrie Rome-Sievers is a very succinct summary of the current principles governing a genuin...
07/10/2021

This article by my colleague Carrie Rome-Sievers is a very succinct summary of the current principles governing a genuine dispute for statutory demands, recommended reading if you are preparing an application or defending one.

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