Bankruptcy / Insolvency

Australian Insolvency Law

Edited by Christopher Symes · John Duns
LexisNexis Australia August 2009

Specifications

ISBN-13
9780409325379
Publisher
LexisNexis Australia
Publication
August 2009
Format
Paperback , 608 pages
Jurisdiction
Australia ? Countri(es) for reference only

Details

The most current and up-to-date text on Australian bankruptcy and insolvency law.

In 2008 and 2009 the world's financial systems have unravelled in what is now known as the Global Financial Crisis. As a result, the economies of every developed nation in the world have suffered with corporate collapses and tales of personal financial distress.

Never has there been a time when a book such as this is more timely or topical.

Australian Insolvency Law covers the important aspects of both personal and corporate insolvency. Each chapter steps the reader through the technical and procedural aspects of the various regimes, providing a clear understanding of fundamental concepts, technical detail and practical issues. It covers international aspects of insolvency law and in particular, the new cross border insolvency regime.

Important Features:
· Written by experts in bankruptcy and insolvency
· Coverage of personal and corporate insolvency
· One chapter dedicated to the new cross-border insolvency regime

Table of Contents

Part I - INTRODUCTION
1. Introduction to Australian Insolvency and Bankruptcy Law

PART II - PERSONAL INSOLVENCY
2. The Bankruptcy Process and Its Consequences
3. The Bankrupt Estate
4. Claims Against the Estate
5. Alternatives to Bankruptcy
6. Other Personal Insolvency Matters

PART III - CORPORATE INSOLVENCY
7. Receivership
8. Voluntary Administration
9. Deeds of Company Arrangement
10. Liquidation
11. Further Liquidation Matters and Deregistration
12. Insolvent Trading and Directors
13. International Aspects of Insolvency

About the Author

Symes, C

 

Dr Christopher Symes is an Associate Professor of Law in the School of Law at Flinders University.

Duns, J

 

Dr John Duns is an Associate Professor of Law in the Faculty of Law at Monash University.

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