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Recorded Webinar: The Corporations Act and Family Law

This webinar looks at the ways corporations law and family law intersects. We will consider the powers that the Family Court has under the Corporations Act and how those powers may be exercised in property settlement proceedings. We will cover: Corporate structures and the impa

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About the Webinar

This webinar looks at the ways corporations law and family law intersects. We will consider the powers that the Family Court has under the Corporations Act and how those powers may be exercised in property settlement proceedings. We will cover:

  • Corporate structures and the impact on property matters
  • Relevance of agreements (partnership, shareholder and unit holder agreements) and what weight the court will give them
  • Strategies for dealing with directors in high conflict
  • What are the court’s powers over corporations? Restraining orders, compulsion powers to transfer assets, remedies and disclosure
  • Third parties and property proceedings
  • Case study: Family farm trading insolvent as parties fail to reach agreement

Presented By

Paul Fildes
Principal, Taussig Cherrie Fildes Lawyers Melbourne, Vic

Paul Fildes is an Accredited Family Law Specialist and has been practising in family law since 1983. He has been ranked as one of only nine lawyers in Australia and one of only five in Melbourne as Preeminent by Doyle's Guide in 2020 and 2021. 

Paul Fildes was previously the head of Middletons’ Family Law Practice Group (now K&L Gates), which he merged with Taussig Cherrie & Associates in 2010, to become Taussig Cherrie Fildes. Taussig Cherrie Fildes is one of only seven family law firms in Australia and one of only five in Victoria ranked as "First Tier" in the Doyle's Guide to Leading Family & Divorce Law Firms 2021.

Paul specialises in large scale family law property litigation, complex Financial Agreements, de facto property cases and restructuring family property in a tax effective manner.

He also has a special interest in international relocation cases, and cross-border disputes involving the adjustment and treatment of assets located internationally, including Europe, the United Kingdom and the United States of America.

Paul is a presenter of Case Watch on the TEN The Education Network which produces educational presentations and material for lawyers. He has published numerous papers and comments on current family law issues. Paul also regularly presents at seminars on behalf of various professional bodies on a wide variety of family law topics, with an emphasis on complex financial matters.

Who Should Attend?

This webinar is suitable for lawyers practising in family law in – Australia wide. This webinar is for practitioners with some knowledge in this area and looking to improve their knowledge.

Enquiries/Assistance

If you need assistance or have an enquiry, please do not hesitate to contact our Webinar Coordinator, Lisa Tran on (03) 8601 7709 or email: [email protected]

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