How do you appoint a receiver?
A receiver must be an independent and suitably qualified individual. This means, in nearly all cases, that the receiver must be a registered liquidator and satisfy a range of other requirements that apply to receivers.
Sewell & Kettle’s 2nd Annual World’s Biggest Dinner for Cure Cancer
On Friday 18 October 2019 our firm hosted a charity fundraiser for Cure Cancer Australia at Sokyo Restaurant at the Star. The cost of the event was entirely subsidised by the firm, so all monies raised by donations and our…
Sewell & Kettle Lawyers participates in landmark study on Voluntary Administration
Who is Professor Jason Harris? Professor Harris is one of the most knowledgeable insolvency researchers and academics in Australia. He is a full professor and one of the two authors of the principal textbook of Insolvency Law in Australia (Keay’s…
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…
What is the ROCAP and what does it have to do with ‘phoenix activity’?
In article: Summary: the ROCAP targets phoenix activity Starting in 2018, there have been new reporting requirements in place for companies that are going through an ‘external administration’ process (i.e. where a receiver or liquidator has been appointed). Directors and…
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.
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.