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Standing to Stay?

By Aritree Barua, Solicitor at Matthews Folbigg Lawyers

Once a company has been wound up, it can be very difficult (but by no means impossible) to undo or even temporarily halt the winding up process. Only those with proper standing may even attempt such a feat.

In Sebie v ENA Development Pty Ltd (in liquidation) (Receiver Appointed), in the matter of ENA Development Pty Ltd [2023] FCA 2, the Federal Court of Australia (“the FC”) rejected an application made by Mr Robert Sebie (“Mr Sebie”) for a stay of the winding up of ENA Development Pty Ltd (“ENA”). [...]  READ MORE →

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KNOWING YOUR LIMITATIONS

By Anica Cunanan, Solicitor at Matthews Folbigg in the Insolvency, Restructuring and Debt Recovery Group

Has the COVID-19 pandemic affected your approach to debt collection? Have you deferred debt collection, or accepted payment arrangements on matters which you would have previously sent for debt collection? The last few years have certainly tested the limits of creditors’ willingness to defer debt collection. However with debt collection generosity comes the very real risk that some amounts may no longer be available for debt collection. When considering leniency with your debt collection, it is important to know your limitations. [...]  READ MORE →

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Winding Up Applications and the Extension of Time

By Darrin Mitchell, Senior Associate at Matthews Folbigg in the Insolvency, Restructuring and Debt Recovery Group

Section 459R(1) of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) (“the Act”) requires that an application be filed to wind up a company, and for it to be determined within six months of filing. Should that six month period expire, the application can be dismissed without the orders sought being made.

However, there is provision for the six month period to be extended under section 459R(2) of the Act, if the applicant can satisfy the Court that special circumstances exist. [...]  READ MORE →