Several of these factors contributed to the rising levels of formal insolvency appointments and distressed asset sales seen over the past year, which is likely to continue into 2024. In this article, we look back at, and think forward to, the trends and legal developments which businesses, insolvency professionals, accountants and investors need to be…
Normal text sizeLarger text sizeVery large text size Five months after it staged a show set in a public bathroom, the Darlinghurst Theatre Companys finances have gone down the toilet, prompting the City of Sydney to offer free rent of a council-owned venue to prop up the ailing arts organisation. Theatregoers are among creditors owed…
In short: Construction in Sydney’s ‘satellite’ city, Gosford, is ramping up, but many in the sector are struggling to keep up. While the skyline is filled with cranes, work on some projects remains at a standstill due to structural issues and voluntary administrations. What’s next? Despite some setbacks, several major projects are expected to be complete…
Tasmanian-headquartered food business HS Fresh Food has been placed into voluntary administration, with a sale or restructure of the business likely. HS is a major supplier of salads and fresh produce to Coles and Woolworths and the parent company behind the brands Houstons Farm, Sunfresh, Gourmet Selections and HS Fresh Farms. Advertisement Administrators from FTI…
Darlinghurst Theatre Company has announced via social media and its website that its directors have resolved to place the company into voluntary administration as of 17 June 2024. The company was formed in 1993 by Glenn Terry. Housed in The Eternity Playhouse since 2013 and supported through Arts NSW, the Darlo has been a mainstay…
Business failures are on the rise in Britain, with several high-profile names lost already this year. But since the 1980s, the UK has made it a priority to throw a lifeline to struggling companies. It appears, however, that these efforts to enhance the law are being hampered by sloppy language in the media, increasing the…
Advertorial ARYZAs new head of corporate insolvency, Tom OConnor. Aryza, a leading provider of financial software solutions, announces the appointment of Tom OConnoras its Head of Corporate Insolvency. With an extensive career spanning over a decade in the insolvency sector and a proven track record in product development and client engagement, Tom brings invaluable experience…
On the 24 September 2020, the Australian Government announced changes to Australias insolvency framework to better serve Australian small businesses, their creditors and their employees. The changes introduced new processes suitable for small businesses, reducing complexity, time and costs for small businesses. Effective from 1 January 2021, these are the most significant reforms to Australias…
Several of these factors contributed to the rising levels of formal insolvency appointments and distressed asset sales seen over the past year, which is likely to continue into 2024. In this article, we look back at, and think forward to, the trends and legal developments which businesses, insolvency professionals, accountants and investors need to be…
Another company owned by Otago businessman Malcolm Burns is in liquidation, this time owing more than $893,000. Titan Bulk Haulage Ltd, described as a road freight transport service, was placed into liquidation in the High Court at Dunedin on May 23 on the application of Inland Revenue. The official assignee was appointed as liquidator and,…