Insolvency Reforms Under Amended Companies Act

The Companies (Corporate Governance, Enforcement and Regulatory Provisions) Act 2024 (2024 Act) partially comes into force on 3 December 2024 under a recently published commencement order (Commencement Order). The Act amends the Companies Act 2014 (2014 Act), introducing enhancements in corporate governance, company law administration, enforcement and supervision, and corporate insolvency. This article focuses on…

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Administrators must exercise diligence before accepting an appointment under section 436C of Corporations Act

This week’s TGIF considers the recent decision of the Federal Court of Australia in Patel v Pleash [2025] FCA 77 which held that a proposed administrator must take reasonable steps to be satisfied as to the basis of their appointment before accepting an appointment. Key takeaways Registered liquidators should exercise appropriate care and diligence in…