Corrs Chambers strengthens corporate practice in Sydney

Tim Gordon Corrs Chambers Westgarth has hired Tim Gordon as a partner in its corporate practice in Sydney to focus on M&A transactions for listed companies, and Australian and international private equity funds, sovereign funds, multi-platform alternative asset managers and superannuation funds. “We expect Tim to focus on coverage for global PE, domestic and international…

Aussie trucking company goes bust

A trucking company in operation for more than half a century has collapsed. Picture: NCA NewsWire / David Swift An Australian trucking company has gone into liquidation after almost 60 years in business. DJK Transport entered voluntary liquidation on Friday, after a restructuring practitioner was appointed in June. The business is listed as being based…

Insolvency Bill tabled in LS, proposes far-reaching changes – Industry News

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday introduced the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill, 2025 in the Lok Sabha, by including provisions related to group insolvency, cross-border cases, and a creditor-led process to expedite resolution of bankrupt companies. The Bill was later referred to the select committee. The much-awaited changes to the 2016-born Code, is…

Insolvency Bill proposes creditor-initiated resolution, and more

The Indian government has introduced the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill, 2025, in the Lok Sabha, proposing significant changes to the existing law. The Insolvency Bill is designed to reduce delays, maximize asset value for stakeholders, and enhance the overall effectiveness of the insolvency and bankruptcy framework. Key proposed changes Creditor-Initiated Insolvency Resolution Process:…