A Post COVID-19 Legal Profession    “If you are a conventional lawyer and you’re not prepared to adapt to the 2020’s you’ll struggle to survive, but if you are entrepreneurial and enthusiastic, forward looking, open minded, then there’s probably never been a more exciting time to be in the law.” – Professor Richard Susskind.   […]

Author: Nathan Haynes What is a Calderbank offer? A Calderbank offer is in essence an offer of settlement without prejudice. They are however distinct in that they are ‘without prejudice’ with the exception of their use in relation to the courts calculations when awarding costs. If a Calderbank offer is made and it is not […]

Author : Suganyaa Vishnuraj Part 8 of the the Insurance Contracts Act 1984 (Cth) (“ICA”) governs subrogation within the context of insurance law. In short, subrogation within the context of insurance law, allows for an insurer to assume the rights and duties of an insured in order to bring a claim against a third party who […]

Author: Nathan Haynes of ADC Legal Receiving a claim against you is a stressful experience for everyone and it is important to have a clear understanding of how best to respond. What is a Statement of Claim? A Statement of Claim is the document used to initiate legal proceedings. It contains a summary of the […]

Author:  Elyssa Maragoudakis ADC Legal is frequently asked about what debt recovery methods are available when a debtor company does not pay money owed. Section 459E of the Corporations Act 2001 (Corporations Act) enables creditors to formally demand and pressure a company to pay a debt owed by issuing a statutory demand.   Changes to Statutory […]

Insurance claims recoveries, in this instance, refers to claiming back the cost of repairs for the insured’s loss from the at-fault party. Insurance claims recoveries is usually the very last process completed in the insurance claims process, however, actioning these early and efficiently can reap a host of benefits. The primary function of claims recoveries […]

Recently we have been focussing on how to reduce your credit risks, promote cash flow deal with debtors during the COVID-19 crisis. However it remains a possibility that with some debtors, legal action may be the only the only course of action to secure your recovery. The courts are open and operating on reduced or […]

Whilst the world deals with the COVID-19 pandemic and the financial flow on effects, it will be of particular importance to understand a debtors financial position and The key to any successful recovery, especially one via arrangement is to work with the debtor, not against them. You need to let them know you working towards […]