Cost of living Australia: Chatham Homes owner Bradley Hall blames hidden commissions for his company's collapse – The Australian Financial Review

Oct 4, 2023 6.36pm Bradley Hall, the owner of boutique home builder Chatham Homes, which went into liquidation this week leaving 50 buyers with unfinished homes, blamed the largely hidden commissions builders pay to referring agents between 8 per cent and 12 per cent of a contract price for his companys collapse. The absurdly high…

IBC: Insolvency Law Amendment Removes Moratorium Hurdle For Aircraft Lessors – BQ Prime

Fresh changes to the insolvency code removed the moratorium hurdle that lessors faced in taking back control of aircraft from bankrupt airlines. Transactions, arrangements, or agreements related to aircraft, aircraft engines, airframes, and helicopters will be exempt from the moratorium under the new amendment to the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, according to a government…

Akin's London Lawyers and Practices Recognized in Legal 500 UK … – Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

(London) The Legal 500 United Kingdom 2024 has recognized a number of Akin practices and lawyers in the firms London office as leaders in their respective fields. For the 10th consecutive year, Akins financial restructuring practice received top rankings in the Corporate Restructuring and Insolvency category. In addition, Akin saw three partners named to the…

Residence Building Group the latest company to join string of collapsed builders in South Australia this year – ABC News

Yet another South Australian builder has gone into voluntary administration, citing fixed price contracts as a factor behind debts of more than $1 million. Key points: Residence Building Group has appointed a voluntary administrator The company has shared the news in an email The managing director said COVID-19 and inflation were contributing factors The Residence Building Group yesterday appointed…