Major “root and branch” overhaul of Australia’s corporate insolvency regime announced

The first major review of Australia’s corporate insolvency regime in more than 30 years, the Federal Government’s Parliamentary Joint Committee on Corporations and Financial Services (‘Committee’) has announced a “root and branch” overhaul of the structures regulating corporate insolvency within Australia (‘Inquiry’). Why now? With the last major review of Australia’s corporate insolvency regime occurring…

Allianz Trade Insolvency Report

What’s behind this acceleration? The recession in corporate revenues is gaining traction amid lower pricing power and weaker global demand: As of Q2 2023, the revenue recession has been broad-based across all regions for the first time since mid-2020 (-1.9% y/y). This combined with continued high costs is squeezing profitability. As a result, liquidity positions…

Important Judgments By Supreme Court In 2024

As the year 2024 nears its end, LiveLaw brings to you a summary of important Supreme Court judgments of the year rendered in connection with the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016. The same are as follows: 1. IBC – Is Dissenting Financial Creditor Entitled To Minimum Value Of Security Interest? Supreme Court Refers To Larger…

Vertical farming project parent company enters administration

Vertical farming is a less common method for intensive agriculture. (File photo). Photo: 123rf Hamilton business Greenleaf Fresh is being put into voluntary administration, after what it says were “recent financial challenges” affecting the company’s operations. Greenleaf Fresh is behind Greengrower, a vertical farm operation that received $3.5 million in public funding last year for…