Joseph Hayes
Partner.Sydney.
OVERVIEW
Joe has over 25 years’ experience in the sector, including 13 as a Partner at KPMG and McGrathNicol, before forming Wexted Advisors on 1 July 2017.
Joe is highly skilled working with and advising parties with diverse objectives or disputed positions to achieve best outcomes. Working closely with management, boards, lenders and owners, Joe has undertaken many large and complex restructuring and insolvency cases over a long period. He also has significant expertise in the supervision of complex litigation and the successful settlement of multi-party disputes and has given expert evidence in court proceedings.
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TECHNICAL TOP TIPS | MEETINGS: CHAPTER 2 - MOTIONS AND VOTING PROCEDURES
In Chapter Two of our technical top tip series we examine specific issues related to the general management of insolvency and restructuring assignments!
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SPOTLIGHT ON LAW: CONFLICT RULES IN GROUP APPOINTMENTS
When is a conflict more than hypothetical? Court provides clarification on conflict rules after case in which the liquidators and receivers of defendant companies were also liquidators of plaintiff companies...
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SPOTLIGHT ON LAW: David vs Goliath — Court considers Government approach to defending insolvency litigation
There is an expectation that governments will deal honestly and fairly with the public through the litigation process, and act as a moral example for other litigants. How does this responsibility play out in practice? We look at some recent cases.
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Diversions: Pro bono appointments - risks and considerations
The taking of pro bono appointments in law but also within accounting is increasingly common. While there are plenty of rewards, there is also conflict, confidentiality, insurance and negligence issues that need proper consideration. So, what factors should professionals consider in accepting and undertaking such appointments?
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SPOTLIGHT ON LAW: GENERAL MEETINGS AND IMPROPER PURPOSE? THE KEYBRIDGE DECISIONS
The recent ‘Keybridge’ Court Decisions highlight the importance of shareholder meetings being properly conducted, the impact of adjournments, and the independence of Administrators. We look at the issues of substance in those decisions.
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In the Beginning: The Genesis of the Safe Harbour Defence
The manner in which the Safe Harbour Law developed, the associated consultative processes and the ultimate form of the legislation adopted, will be instructive as the reform agenda continues. We revisit some of the enquiries, papers and public work that gave rise to the Safe Harbour we work with today.
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Technical Top Tips | Meetings: Chapter 1 - The Chair
Welcome to the first of Wexted's Technical Top Tip Series! We will be examining specific issues related to the general management of insolvency and restructuring assignments. In our years of experience, we have observed, attended, organised and chaired meetings of all shapes and sizes! Here, we consider key learnings associated with chairing a successful meeting.
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Upcoming Turnaround Podcasts
We have a number of great new PodCasts under production!! Here is just a sample of the topics you can expect from us during July and August, all of which touch on the links between business and restructuring and topics of relevance to our work and clients.. Stay posted for our new Podcasts, coming in July 2025:
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Spotlight on projects: Wexted continue active Safe Harbour presence
Following our ‘Safe Harbour Edition’ of the Turnaround in August, we outline some of recent instances and sectors where we have assisted with the Safe Harbour Defence and detail our role.
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Upcoming Turnaround Podcasts '26
We have a number of great new podcasts under production!! Our next podcast will be the First in our Wexted “History” series where we will be joined by the Author and Journalist Paul Barry.
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BANKSIA SECURITIES
BANKSIA SECURITIES WAS A SIGNIFICANT MORTGAGE FUND WITH FUNDS UNDER MANAGEMENT OF AROUND $600M, RAISING FUNDS BY ISSUING DEBENTURES TO RETAIL INVESTORS IN REGIONAL VICTORIA, WHICH PROGRESSED TO THIRD PARTY BORROWERS FOR PROPERTY INVESTMENT.
19TH MAR 2025
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