It is not uncommon for a repairer or the provider of storage facilities who is in possession of goods (a bailee) to be owed costs for work or storage services. ...
It is not uncommon for a repairer or the provider of storage facilities who is in possession of goods (a bailee) to be owed costs for work or storage services.
It is unresolved whether a creditor can rely upon a section 553C set-off under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) to reduce an unfair preference claim.
In a recent decision, a holding company of a group of companies was held to be the ‘true employer’, despite its subsidiary being documented as the ‘employer of record’.
A company in liquidation served a creditor’s statutory demand for debt where there was a genuine dispute about the existence of the alleged debt.
The Australian Government has announced temporary relief for businesses from statutory demands and liability for insolvent trading. Individuals will also be granted temporary relief in relation to bankruptcy notices.
Coronavirus has interrupted domestic and international supply chains adversely, affecting the performance of contractual obligations.
It is crucial, particularly during an office shutdown, that businesses implement protocols and check their mail, so that they are aware if a company is served with a creditor’s statutory demand at its registered office.
Terminating a commercial contract is an important step, which, if done incorrectly, can have serious adverse consequences such as liability for damages.
On 11 March 2020, the High Court handed down its decision in ASIC v King [2020] HCA 4, a decision that considers the scope of definition of company ‘officer’ in the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth).
Chambers Global cited the Dispute Resolution group as a ‘respected Brisbane practice’ that is ‘active on behalf of several of Australia’s leading companies across a broad range of disputes.’
The Legal 500 cited Cooper Grace Ward’s Dispute Resolution group as a ‘thoughtful and well-qualified’ team ‘well known for advising on high-profile and sensitive litigation for businesses and prominent individuals in Queensland.’
The 2020 Chambers & Partners Asia-Pacific rankings of leading law firms and lawyers has been released with Cooper Grace Ward’s Dispute Resolution group again featuring very strongly.
Cooper Grace Ward acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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