Cure Cancer Lab Tour
Sewell & Kettle were very fortunate last week to be invited by Cure Cancer and The Can Too Foundation to participate in a tour of their cancer research lab at the University of New South Wales. Sewell & Kettle is…
How do you respond to an ATO garnishee notice?
Garnishee notices are designed as a last resort strategy in cases involving significant tax debts and uncooperative debtors and should be taken very seriously. They can be embarrassing, or even damaging, as they drag third parties into your personal financial affairs.
What is the ROCAP and what does it have to do with ‘phoenix activity’?
In article: When a company goes into insolvent liquidation, the directors are required to complete a Report on Company Activities and Property (ROCAP) which replaces the previous Report as to Affairs (RATA) The ROCAP is more comprehensive than the RATA…
Charity fundraiser for Cure Cancer Australia at Sokyo at the Star
Sewell & Kettle are proud to support the efforts of Cure Cancer Australia. On Friday 5 October 2018 our firm held a charity fundraiser for Cure Cancer Australia at Sokyo restaurant at the Star. Which charity was supported? All monies…
What are the grounds to set-aside a statutory demand?
Under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) there are 4 grounds that can be relied upon in an application to set-aside a statutory demand.
What is the difference between a deed and an agreement?
Deed is a formal document that gives the clear indication that a person or entity gives its most sincere promise that they will fulfil contractual obligations.
Applications to wind up a company in insolvency
Pursuant to section 459C(2) of the Act, an application to wind up a company in insolvency must be done within 3 months of the date that a company is presumed to be insolvent.
The Complete Guide to Corporate Insolvency and Personal Bankruptcy in Australia
Insolvency occurs when a business or an individual is unable to meet their debts as they become due and payable. There is a distinction in Australian law between bankruptcy (applies to individuals) and insolvency (applies to corporate bodies), and each has its own particular process. Read our article to learn more about corporate insolvency and personal bankruptcy.
Creditor’s statutory demand for payment of debt
In this article we look at perhaps the most powerful weapon in the creditor’s arsenal: the statutory demand for payment of debt.
I received a Director Penalty Notice: what do I do?
Receiving a Director Penalty Notice (DPN) will be a confronting experience for any company director.
Sewell & Kettle becomes preferred supplier for US Consulate in Australia
Sewell & Kettle Lawyers have been added to the preferred supplier list for the US Consulate to assist US citizens and companies doing business in Australia.
Insolvency seminars for law groups
Last week was a busy week for educating and meeting solicitors in Sydney and Melbourne. Lots of solicitors are interested in finding out more about the new safe harbour from insolvent trading (section 588GA Corporations Act). So the firm is…