Builder Gone Bankrupt: What To Do?

While there are many challenges that come with building a house, it probably can’t get much worse than hearing your builder has gone bankrupt and that work to your home has stopped, effective immediately. The so-called ‘profitless building boom’, triggered by the COVID pandemic, is still playing out in the Australia construction sector, seeing thousands…

Challenging examinations in aid of cross-border insolvency proceedings – Court Procedure – Litigation, Mediation & Arbitration

IE CA 3 Holdings Ltd and IE CA 4 Holdings Ltd (Companies) were two Canadian registered companies whose directors were located outside of Canada. The Companies’ parent company, Iris Energy Limited (Iris), was listed on NASDAQ and had its registered office in Melbourne and principal place of business in Sydney, with three of its six…

Business failures continue to propel personal insolvency chain reaction: ‘Trumponomics’ could trigger further bankruptcies, says insolvency solutions firm

Media release 1 December 2024   Business failures continue to propel personal insolvency chain reaction ‘Trumponomics’ could trigger further bankruptcies, says insolvency solutions firm   Business-related personal insolvencies are on the rise, the latest quarterly figures from AFSA show. And geopolitical uncertainty – particularly ‘Trumponomics’ – could trigger greater numbers in 2025, warns insolvency and…

Could an NDIS Small Business Restructure help you?

Many Australian disability service providers are struggling with increased costs, rising interest rates, cash flow issues and regulatory changes.  It should be no surprise that NDIS businesses are increasingly facing financial distress.  When facing financial challenges, it’s crucial to seek effective solutions. The Small Business Restructure (SBR) process provides assistance to NDIS providers dealing with…

Lion Électrique Faces Imminent Bankruptcy Threat

Lion Électrique, the Quebec-based manufacturer of electric buses and trucks, is facing dire financial challenges, with warnings of imminent insolvency looming over the company. With liquidity issues seriously hindering its operations, analysts are increasingly voicing concerns about whether the company can survive without major financial intervention. Professor Yan Cimon from Laval University characterizes the situation…

From Tupperware to Evergrande, top companies that filed for bankruptcy in 2024

In 2024, several high-profile companies faced financial turmoil, culminating in filing for bankruptcy—a legal process that allows businesses unable to meet their debt obligations to restructure or liquidate their assets. Bankruptcy often signals a last-ditch effort to salvage operations, address creditor claims, or wind down entirely. This year, a mix of economic pressures and shifting…