Discipline

ASIC refers PKF partner to disciplinary committee

PKF partner Simon Thorn. We don’t know if it’s a testament to the generally high standards maintained by Australian liquidators or an indictment of ASIC’s stretched enforcement capability but up until last month there hadn’t been a referral to a disciplinary committee under section 40-50 of Schedule 2 to the Corporations Act in almost four years. The last time a Committee was convened to deliberate…

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Liquidator’s examination a gruelling trial for lawyer

McEvoy Legal senior associate Raphael Grossman (R) leaving the court. Was there ever any point applying for a suppression order over questions asked and answers provided during a public examination (PE) if you’ve already claimed privilege on the basis of self-incrimination? After a few hours of deliberation McEvoy Legal senior associate Raphael Grossman decided there wasn’t, advising lawyers for liquidators Peter Krejci and David Cocker…