High Court Kicks Off 2023 with Landmark Insolvency Rulings – Gilbert + Tobin

High Court’s Landmark Decisions Clarify the Position for Creditors and Liquidators in Insolvency Proceedings The High Court has had a busy start to the year, handing down two landmark decisions that have significant implications for insolvency practitioners. These decisions clarify the operation of important aspects of Australias insolvency regime and put to rest two questions…

Case Note on Duncan (Trustee) v Shrestha in the matter of Shrestha … – Gilbert + Tobin

Navigating cross-border bankruptcy: Gilbert + Tobin has assisted in the recognition of foreign bankruptcy proceedings in Australia, acting for the trustees in bankruptcy in a successful application to recognise Singaporean bankruptcy proceedings. Background In the recent decision of Duncan (Trustee) v Shrestha, in the matter of Shrestha [2022] FCA 1601, Gilbert + Tobin acted for…