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Aircraft maker can’t pursue claims against Rex over $3M jet sale
Restructuring & Insolvency 2025-05-23 11:12 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

A US-based aircraft serves provider has lost its bid to pursue claims over a $3 million jet sale against discount airline Rex while it’s in administration. In a 16 May decision, the NSW Court of Appeal rejected the appeal of Jet Midwest, saying the primary judge did not err in finding its rights would be…

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Court won’t bless Strongroom AI’s sale ahead of creditors meeting
Restructuring & Insolvency 2025-05-21 11:21 pm By Andy Sidler

Medtech start-up Strongroom AI has lost its bid for a court order blessing its proposal to sell the company to SRSPV Pty Ltd prior to a second creditors meeting.

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Allens picks up restructuring partner from Baker McKenzie
Business of Law 2025-05-21 11:37 pm By Christine Caulfield

Allens has added a Baker McKenzie partner to its restructuring practice in Sydney. 

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ABD Group liquidators win more time for $23M voidable transaction claims
Restructuring & Insolvency 2025-05-20 11:21 pm By Christine Caulfield

Liquidators of the ABD Group of construction companies have won a brief reprieve from the three-year limitation period to launch voidable transaction cases worth up to $23.2 million.

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Modco liquidators can pursue different unfair preferences claims in ‘mothership’ case
Construction 2025-05-20 11:35 pm By Christine Caulfield

The liquidators for defunct Perth builder Modco Residential have won court approval to bring claims for unfair preferences and unreasonable director-related transactions against multiple defendants in one “mothership” case.

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Privium liquidators get more time to pursue lawsuits over ‘questionable’ transactions
Construction 2025-05-16 11:18 pm By Sam Matthews

Liquidators of collapsed builder Privium have won extra time to pursue potential proceedings over a number of suspicious transactions, which include unexplained payments to companies associated with a director.

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Roberts Co Vic administrators can hold funds for Probuild subcontractors on trust: court
Construction 2025-05-16 11:49 pm By Cindy Cameronne

Administrators of construction company Roberts Co Victoria, which owes $272 million to 470 creditors, are justified in treating funds as if held on trust for subcontractors on six projects in Melbourne, a judge has found.

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Roberts Co building group enters voluntary administration
Construction 2025-05-15 3:41 pm By Cindy Cameronne

The head company in the Roberts Co construction group has gone into administration after its NSW arm was sold off to UAE-based developer Arada earlier this month. 

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Jeanswest has $26M in lease debt, but administrators courting brand buyers
Restructuring & Insolvency 2025-05-15 11:17 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

Collapsed clothing brand Jeanswest has nearly $26 million in lease liabilities on stores nationwide, but buyers may bite, administrators have told the Federal Court.  

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Alvarez & Marshal nabs Deloitte pair amid expected uptick in insolvencies
Business of Law 2025-05-14 11:50 pm By Sam Matthews

Professional services firm Alvarez & Marshal has bolstered its Australian restructuring team with the addition of two Deloitte veterans.

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