Holler for a Marshal?

Mortgagees should be aware of the recent Court of Appeal decision in Burness v Hill [2019] VSCA 94, which considered the doctrine of marshalling. A solicitor, Hill, held a second mortgage over Property A, belonging to his client, Love, to secure payment of legal fees.  The CBA held a first mortgage over Property A and […]

A how-to guide for small business break-ups

I recently presented a seminar and workshop titled ‘When Small Business Relationships Go Sour – Options and Strategies for Recovering your Client’s Investment’. It is a practical overview of the ways to bring an end to relationships governed by structures involving trusts, companies and partnerships. The seminar paper is now available to download here: Small Business […]

CPDS Seminar: When Small Business Relationships Go Sour

On 20 November 2013 I will be presenting a seminar and workshop for CPDS in Melbourne, titled ‘When Small Business Relationships Go Sour’. Although framed in a small business context, the focus is on ending business structures and recovering assets, and is equally applicable to larger structures.  I will cover corporations, trusts and partnerships. In […]