Gain the confidence to handle corporate insolvency questions with insights from a panel of experienced barristers, solicitors, liquidators and insolvency professionals. In this comprehensive program you will cover every stage of navigating ATO Director Penalty Notices, Safe Harbour plans, small business restructuring and Deeds of Company Arrangements. Examine the courts’ approach to interplay of insolvency and trusts, recent changes to the Peak Indebtedness Rule, and understanding voidable transactions in liquidations—essential insights for anyone at the crossroads of tax, restructuring, and insolvency law.

Presenters

James Mack, Barrister, Level 22 Chambers
James Mack is a barrister at Level 22 Chambers practicing in commercial and government law. He has particular expertise in building and construction disputes in NCAT, District Court and NSW Supreme Court. He enjoys running hearings, cross-examining and winning cases.


Cynthia Cochrane SC, Level 22 Chambers
Cynthia Cochrane SC has a breadth of experience in patent law. She also specialises in commercial cases, with particular experience in competition and consumer law, business restraints of trade, insolvency and corporate governance. Cynthia Cochrane SC appears regularly in the Federal Court and Patent Office. She has a depth of appellate experience, including High Court experience over more than 15 years. She also appears in commercial matters in the NSW Supreme Court.


Alice Ruhe, Partner, SMB Advisory
Alice has practised in the Insolvency and Corporate Recovery Industry for over 20 years and is a Registered Trustee in Bankruptcy and a Registered Liquidator. Having experience in all forms of corporate and personal insolvency administrations, Alice is a fellow of Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand, a member of the Australian Restructuring Insolvency and Turnaround Association (ARITA) and the Turnaround Management Association (TMA). Alice was honoured to have received the "WIRQ" Award for 2021. Alice acts as Trustee in Bankruptcy and Liquidator in a number of complex and litigious matters, often at the request of creditors or other authorities. With extensive experience in investigations into voidable transactions, recovery of property and referrals of misconduct, Alice has been involved in numerous legal proceedings resulting in positive recoveries and returns to the respective Bankrupt Estates and Liquidations, for the benefit of creditors. Alice has had experience dealing with external administrations involving the building, hospitality, information technology, accounting, legal, medical, retail and various other industries. A true believer in providing clear and relevant communication to stakeholders, Alice acknowledges that more often than not things are not always quite as they seem.


Aaron Lucan, Principal, Western Sydney, Central West, Worrells
Aaron Lucan joined Worrells in 2006 and became Principal in 2013. He is a registered liquidator, a registered trustee, and members of both Chartered Accountants Australia + New Zealand and the Australian Restructuring Insolvency & Turnaround Association. With more than twenty years’ experience in all aspects of insolvency administration, Aaron is an expert in many forms of corporate and personal insolvency including: Liquidation; Voluntary Administration; Deed of Company Arrangement; Receivership; Bankruptcy; Controlling Trustee and Personal Insolvency Agreement (Part X).


Stipe Vuleta, Managing Director, Chamberlains Law Firm
Leading Canberra Litigation, Insolvency & Reconstruction lawyer at Chamberlains Law Firm. A depth of experience from the traditional Legal and emerging Legal Technology sectors with Top Tier, Boutique and Online Expertise. Providing practical and commercial solutions to complex legal problems at all stages of the corporate and personal financial life cycle. Regular presenter on Insolvency, Building and Construction. Author and contributor to various Print & Online Publications.


Neil Bookseller, Senior Associate, Chamberlains
Neil Bookseller is a Senior Associate at Chamberlains Law Firm where he specialises in insolvency and commercial litigation. With a deep understanding of dispute resolution, Neil brings a strategic and pragmatic approach to complex legal challenges in insolvency matters, where he has successfully advised and represented clients in high-stakes public examinations, administrations of large bankrupt estates, contested claims for breaches of director’s duties and voidable transactions, and also corporate receiverships and administration processes. Known for his meticulous preparation and strong advocacy skills, Neil delivers tailored solutions that protect his clients’ interests, and he remains confidently committed to providing a high-value service for those individuals and corporations that put their trust in him.