News & Insights

In this week's Turnaround Podcast Wexted's leaders Chris Sequeira, Rebecca Wilson, and Chris Johnson dive into the NFP sector: reviewing healthcare and hospitals, charities, regional challenges and the impact of decreased government funding.

8TH APR 2025

Is the appointment for a proper purpose: In a recent Federal Court Case Patel v Pleash, decided on 14 February 2025, the Court considered the diligence an Administrator must exercise prior to accepting an appointment under Section 436C of the Corporations Act. We review the case and decision.

25TH MAR 2025

In this edition of the Turnaround Podcast, we speak to Former Investment Banker and Social Commentator Andrew Low about his new book “We should be so Lucky”. Andrew promotes the proposition that the Australian Way and our success is not a matter of luck, but derives from a blend of political, social and economic institutions and values unique to our way of life.

2ND APR 2025

In this episode of The Turnaround Podcast, Wexted's new leaders Chris Sequeira, Rebecca Wilson, and Chris Johnson discuss the evolving landscape of corporate insolvency, and the unique challenges businesses face in their respective regions of Queensland, New South Wales, and Victoria.

7TH APR 2025

Small Business Restructuring (SBR) is becoming more and more popular since its introduction in January 2021. Jessie Wang has answered some frequently asked questions in relation to SBR’s…

25TH MAR 2025

The Australian Government’s Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR) has released a discussion paper titled "Addressing Corporate Misuse of the Fair Entitlements Guarantee", which explores reforms to curb the misuse of the FEG scheme. In this article, Wexted takes a closer into the nature of such abuses and applaud efforts to improve the scheme.

1ST APR 2025

Australia's insolvency landscape has undergone significant changes in recent years, marked by pandemic-driven reforms and significant economic challenges. This article examines current insolvency trends and evaluates the effectiveness of the Small Business Restructuring (SBR) regime introduced in 2021. It also covers important updates to Australian Securities Investments Commission (ASIC) guidance.

13TH MAR 2025

The causes of failure in an organisation are complex typically broken into internal and external factors. Today, we look at the internal factors that (although complex in practice) are relatively simple to identify and rationalise. Management cannot be in denial about the true causes of failure...

24TH FEB 2025

In the game of lift, he's just a dreadful goalhanger! Understanding the causes of business failure — are they simple or complex?

24TH FEB 2025

With new offices in Melbourne and Brisbane and three new experienced leaders joining the Wexted team — we thought now is the perfect time to get to know Chris Sequeira, Rebecca Wilson and Chris Johnson a little bit better.

20TH FEB 2025

We have a number of new podcasts under production that we look forward to sharing with you! Here is just a sample of the topics you can expect during March, all of which touch on the links between business and restructuring and feature topics relevant to our work and clients, as well as some broader themes.

19TH FEB 2025

For distressed or insolvent companies, sometimes the major route to recovery is tied up in a legal cause of action. However, a misguided approach to litigation can end badly. We look at the features and limitations of litigation — with the assistance of the Marx Brothers...

28TH FEB 2025

Wexted announce the opening of a permanent home in Melbourne, and welcome our new Partner, Chris Sequeira who will lead our presence in that market.

3RD FEB 2025

A recent appeal judgement in a DOCA termination case, drew attention to the reasons a DOCA is liable to be set aside. However, the Appeal Court disagreed with the Primary Judge that the Company was insolvent prior to Administration. We discuss why...

19TH MAR 2025

Following the Safe Harbour Panel Review, ASIC has now provided “Plain English” regulatory guidance in relation to aspects of Safe Harbour, that will be of help to both Advisors and Directors.

21ST FEB 2025

Wexted are pleased to announce the opening of a permanent home in Brisbane, and welcome our new Director, Rebecca Wilson who will lead our presence in that market

16TH JAN 2025

We are now seven years into the Safe Harbour Law. It started with a whimper, but where are we right now? Join Wexted's Joe Hayes and Andrew McCabe, together with Corrs' Michael Catchpoole, as they discuss the good, the bad and the nail-biting aspects of Safe Harbour.

2ND APR 2025

In a Wexted exclusive, Australian Rugby legend Phil Kearns talks to Joe Hayes about Australia's successful Rugby World Cup bid and the impact RWC 2027 is set to have on the sport and the Australian economy.

2ND APR 2025

We're delighted to have several new starters joining us — welcome Nisha, Erin and Calvin to the Wexted family! The Wexted team keeps growing...

16TH DEC 2024

What should Receivers and VA’s commercially consider when structuring sale processes, to both meet the requirements of the law and get timely, valuable and risk-free outcomes?

28TH FEB 2025