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Discussion Groups
The Pitcher Partners' Business Recovery and Insolvency Services Division Melbourne is pleased to offer complimentary presentations to discussion and interest groups in metropolitan Melbourne.
Topics
"Asset Protection for Professionals in Public Practice"
All professionals in public practice should have legal and prudent asset protection strategies. Sometimes problems are not of your own doing, you can be in the wrong place at the wrong time. The rules that govern the way that we structure our affairs continue to change. This presentation is a must for anyone interested in legally protecting wealth and will cover:
- Family trusts.
- Superannuation.
- The "clawback" rules - family wealth at risk from your liabilities.
- Effective business structures.
- Family law.
- Recent cases.
"Clients in Financial Distress: The Risks for Professional Advisors"
This presentation is your practical guide to deal with the financial and other risks associated with helping clients in financial distress. Learn how to: protect your remuneration; avoid becoming a shadow director; avoid involvement in 'phoenix activity'; identify 'hidden' risks to the client that can destropy a relationship.
"Business Failure: The Causes and the Signs"
Explores the causes of business failure and the warning signs that business people and their advisors should recognise. Many practical examples given. Also considers the definition of insolvency and a practical assessment thereof.
"Directors at War"
The professional advisor is often the first casualty when directors, family or partners in business go to war amongst themselves. If you become active you can be accused of taking sides while if you adopt a passive role you are at danger of losing your client. The presentation will give you tips for winning the bust-up war while landing and protecting your fees and dodging the liability bullets.
"Personal Insolvency Agreements: Settling Personal Liability Claims and Avoiding Bankruptcy"
A review of significant changes to the way insolvent individuals can enter into agreements with their creditors to avoid bankruptcy. How personal insolvency agreements can be an attractive and workable solution for a financially distressed individual client.
"The Professional Advisors Guide to Corporate Insolvency"
What you, the professional advisor, need to know about the current general procedures and practices of corporate insolvency.
"The Professional Advisors Guide to Personal Insolvency"
What you, the professional advisor, need to know about the current general procedures and practices of personal insolvency.
"Employee Rights and Entitlements in Insolvency"
This presentation considers employee’s power and influence in determining the outcome of insolvent companies and the maximisation of employee entitlements.
"Asset Protection: The Family Home Under Attack, Discretionary Trusts and Superannuation"
The rules that govern how to legally protect your (or your clients) assets has changed substantially. The presentation will look at recent court decisions regarding family trusts, recent changes to the Bankruptcy Act which puts at risk house properties in the spouse’s name and the new asset claw-back rules as well as recent superannuation changes. A practical presentation that you cannot afford to miss.
"Protecting Loans and Investment to the Insolvent Debtor"
You’ve all experienced it... the client has lent money to the family company and now wants to know how to protect their investment. Question is, is it too late? This practical presentation looks at the legal options available to lenders and the pitfalls to be aware of.
"Protecting Your Client - The Creditor"
Making bad better. Knowing what to do and what are the creditor’s rights, in respect to different insolvency administrations, can make all the difference.
"Deregistration vs Liquidation"
Making the wrong decision can be very costly. The presentation will provide very practical advice as to whether to deregister or liquidate a solvent entity.
"Turning Trash into Treasure: Buying distressed businesses out of insolvency"
Hints for business people and their advisors on buying distressed businesses on a breakup or going concern basis. Includes practical advice on buying companies and/or businesses through Deeds of Company Arrangement.
"Director’s Personal Liabilities for Company Tax"
An overview of the circumstances by which company directors can be held personally liable for what are otherwise company taxes.
"What is insolvent trading?"
What is insolvent trading? What are the factors to consider in determining whether you are trading while insolvent, and how can you protect yourself? Designed to help you identify clients who may be trading while insolvent.
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