Small business restructures: smart solution or ‘flavour of the month’?

Recently released data from ASIC outlines that the uptake of small business restructuring (SBR) appointments has significantly increased in 2024–25, with an overall positive sentiment and benefit. An SBR process is the first external administrator appointment where directors are able to keep control of an insolvent company, rather than the appointed registered liquidator. You’re out…

Christchurch contractor in liquidation owes $2.6m

A Christchurch painting and maintenance contractor has gone into liquidation owing creditors an estimated $2.6 million. The collapse of Phil Clarke & Son Ltd has left staff out of pocket by about $100,000 in wages and holiday pay, while Inland Revenue (IRD) is owed $1.8m. The business was placed into liquidation on July 8 by…