Sydney developer Merhis denies phoenixing, insolvent trading – The Australian Financial Review

According to the minutes, Sidway (previously called Merhis Contracting) held the contract to build Stacey Apartments, a $78 million-development of 146 units at 196 Stacey Street, Bankstown, which was completed last year. The Sidway minutes also contain the assertion from Mr Hathway, managing director at corporate insolvency firm Helm Advisory, that “members of the Merhis…

Business rates may have met their match in rise of CVA – Financial Times

Blink and youll miss itbut some high-street companies are finding ways to reduce their business rate bills. Last week two retailers proposed to ease their business rates burden using company voluntary arrangements, or CVAs, an early-stage insolvency mechanism where businesses seek better terms with creditors. Debenhams, the department store chain, is looking for a 48-50…